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.
What do tradies think of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class?
We visited a building site to see if Mercedes’ dual-cab ute will be accepted as an everyday work vehicle
2020 Fiat 500, Abarth 595 review
The Fiat 500/Abarth 595 is all about style, with cute-as-can-be looks and a cool and trendy interior. It’s all wrapped around a little engine but it is great fun to drive.
Limited edition Toyota LandCruiser marks end of V8 era
Heritage-based pack for Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series could well be the last of the bent-eights
Behind the scenes at the 2020 WhichCar Style Award
Join us as we peek behind the curtain of the 2020 WhichCar Style Award
2017-2019 Toyota Yaris review
The diminutive Toyota Yaris hatch is light and easy to drive in an urban environment, and has an enviable reputation for reliability. Auto braking is available.
It’s actually a good thing that Carpool Karoake is faked
The outrage about a comedian not driving while singing with a film crew in his car is bewildering
The next Nissan Z car: everything you need to know
Nissan talks about 370Z replacement and we’re liking what we’re hearing
Mercedes-Benz B180 review
It’s maybe Benz’s least-glamorous offering, but we find the homely B180 to be a perfectly agreeable premium hatch
WhichCar TV Editor’s Review: Ford Mustang
MOTOR editor Dylan Campbell checks out the Ford Mustang in our regular editor’s review segments
Car Lab behind the scenes: Space-saver spare tyres
Why on Earth did we think this was a good idea? Well, to prove that it wasn’t
1980s Aussie innovation: the passenger car helmet
Conceived in good faith but doomed to failure, this Aussie company wanted car drivers and passengers to wear helmets
From work hard to play hard with the 2020 Audi A6 55 TFSI
The Audi A6 has always excelled as a business express, but can it enjoy the finer things in life?
Solid state batteries – what are they and how do they relate to cars?
Solid state battery technology has the potential to solve a number of EV downsides
NFS Heat will allow wheels after all!
In response to gamer feedback, Need For Speed Heat will now let you plug in a wheel
WhichCar weekly wrap: automotive news recapped
Happy V8 Day to all Australians
How to test drive a car
Here’s why you should test drive the car you’re not going to buy
2020 Gran Turismo Championship to open in Sydney next month
Want to see what top-tier e-motorsport looks like? You can – and it’s free!
2020 Toyota Yaris to be Australia’s cheapest hybrid
As well its low price tag, Toyota says its all-new Yaris will be the most fuel efficient hybrid car in Australia
C8 chief engineer says right-hook Corvette is a “bit of a bet”
The first-ever right-hand-drive Chevrolet Corvette is a suck-it-and-see project for GM, says the car’s lead engineer
Companies offering to buy back 60,000 cars as Takata crisis grows
Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi and Suzuki join BMW in offering to buy back affected Takata cars as recall slows
You shouldn’t be driving if you can’t stay clear of cyclists
If your reaction to maintaining a safe distance from cyclists is to demonise riders, you probably shouldn’t be on the road
2020 WhichCar Style Award: the contenders
Judging Australia’s cleverest, coolest and most stylish car won’t be easy. Here are the final eight
2020 Renault Koleos Review
The Renault Koleos is more attractively and available with petrol or turbo diesel engines and auto braking is standard across the range.
Holden Commodore owner refunded because of ‘loud’ V8 engine
A Holden Commodore SS-V owner wins long battle to secure a refund after complaining that the car’s V8 engine is too loud
