Engine conversions
A cornerstone of our sport since time immemorial, and a world that’s only getting wider as manufacturers pump out huge-horsepower crate engines. From big-blocks to Barras, LS combos of all sorts, and Godzillas, you’ll find helpful info here no matter your transplant of choice.
2021 Volkswagen Touareg V8 pricing
While the rest of the automotive world is downsizing, VW is adding V8s to its Touaregs while sending off its 190TDI V6 stalwart in style.
Million-dollar Aston Martin DB4 barn find for sale on… Facebook Marketplace
Aussie barn find reveals one of the rarest Aston Martins ever produced, and it’s being sold alongside old crockery sets!
2020 Jeep Compass review
The second-generation Compass brings a more attractive, rugged look, improved build quality, a gutsy new turbo diesel engine and genuine off-road capability.
2020 Nissan Juke review
The stylish second-generation Nissan Juke compact SUV comes with a fuel-efficient 1.0-litre turbocharged engine and active safety equipment as standard including AEB.
McLaren 620R smuggled in as Porsche Cayman to evade tax
Someone’s in hot water after pretending their McLaren was a less expensive Porsche to dodge the taxman
2020 MG HS review
The MG HS is an attractive, value-packed medium SUV that offers a host of features, premium feel interior and perky turbocharged engine.
2020 Volkswagen T-Roc review
The Volkswagen T-Roc is based on the Golf hatchback and is the sportier of Volkswagen’s two new small-SUVs
Finally, a country club for car nuts
Pricey petrolhead paradise opening in WA in 2022 complete with its own FIA race track
Hyundai forges EV-only Ioniq family
Dedicated Ioniq brand to deliver three new all-electric cars to the Hyundai fold inside four years
The Bronco’s absence will be Ford Australia’s lament
The Bronco looks set to be a runaway success, which makes the decision to overlook right-hand-drive all the more bewildering
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe review
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a seven-seat SUV with sharp handling and strong petrol and diesel engines. It is great with your phone, and auto braking is standard.
From 350,000 to 0 in six months; the 2020 Indy 500 is fan-free
For the first time in 109 years, the Indy 500 will run without spectators despite Roger Penske’s best efforts
Autonomous Emergency Braking explained
Not all AEB systems are created equal so if buying a new car with the equipment it’s important to know what you’re getting and how it works
EV smart charger trial switched on
Government supports $2.9m trial to explore grid-preserving smart chargers
WhichCar Weekly Podcast episode 64 now live
The most significant minds in motoring podcasts regroup to discuss one of the world’s most significant cars
Whoops! Here are the biggest car fails of all time
From sink holes to crappy car mods and really bad driving, here are some of the biggest fails on the internet
10 new car features that you might regret
More features equals better, right? Not necessarily. Here are 10 new car features that aren’t all they’re cracked up to be
2021 Hyundai i30 facelift vs Toyota Corolla on-paper comparison
The Toyota Corolla is a certified sales success but can the new 2021 Hyundai i30 upset the applecart? We pit the two against one another in an on-paper comparison
Automotive retail sector likely to shut down in Melbourne during lockdown
The government has tightened the rules around mechanical repairs for vehicles in Melbourne
Jeep finds solid footing to ‘rebuild’ in Australia
One of the world’s most famous off-road vehicle brands finally has the solid ground it needed
2020 Volkswagen T-Cross review
The Volkswagen T-Cross is based on the Polo hatchback and is the more affordable of Volkswagen’s two new small-SUVs
What to expect from this week’s WhichCar TV episode…
This week we’re keeping the revs high and the horsepower pumping with a muscle car extravaganza
2020 Nissan Qashqai long-term review
We spend some quality time with Nissan’s punchy small SUV
What does DOHC mean?
Is your car’s engine DOHC or SOHC or something else?
