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.

Bad press influences 2018 Haval H9 update
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Bad press influences 2018 Haval H9 update

Great Wall Motor’s luxury brand, Haval, has copped its fair share of bad press in recent months for its H9 seven-seater SUV. Will changes to the 2018 H9 turn the criticism around?

2017 Mercedes-Benz V220d brings sharper pricing to V-Class range
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2017 Mercedes-Benz V220d brings sharper pricing to V-Class range

Mercedes has added a lower-spec model to its V-Class premium people-mover range featuring a slightly less powerful engine.

2017 Hyundai Accent: Which spec is best?
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2017 Hyundai Accent: Which spec is best?

In a new WhichCar series, we look at individual models and choose the variant that offers the best buy based on features, performance and value.

2017 Bentley Bentayga diesel
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2017 Bentley Bentayga diesel

We hit the road for an autumn trip to the country in the car Bentley says suits any lifestyle – the Bentayga diesel

7 tips for driving through fog
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7 tips for driving through fog

Foggy conditions can be seriously hazardous when driving. Here are seven ways to help you drive safely next time you hit fog.

2017 BRZ Sports Pack Special Edition
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2017 BRZ Sports Pack Special Edition

The BRZ gets another Sports Pack makeover, but for a lower price increase.

Honda Civic Hatch Quick Review
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Honda Civic Hatch Quick Review

The Honda Civic is back feeling more premium and spacious than ever before, but our first drive confirms that there’s still some spice missing from the recipe.

Audi Q2 Edition #1 vs Mini Countryman Cooper
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Audi Q2 Edition #1 vs Mini Countryman Cooper

We compare the all-new Audi Q2 Design 1.4 TFSI in its glitzy ‘Edition #1’ garb against the completely redesigned Mini Cooper Countryman 1.5 turbo to see which of these posh front-drive urban crossovers provides the best bling for your bucks.

New versus old: Why you don’t want to crash in a very second-hand car
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New versus old: Why you don’t want to crash in a very second-hand car

Australia’s road safety watchdog crashes two Toyota Corollas made 17 years apart. The results are chilling

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2017 Mazda CX-5 – WhichCar video review

The first generation Mazda CX-5 was an impressively stylish and dynamic addition to the SUV segment. The second-generation neatly picks up where the first left off.

Skoda Karoq SUV teased ahead of global reveal
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Skoda Karoq SUV teased ahead of global reveal

Skoda has revealed some more information about its new small SUV including dimensions and load capacity.

2017 Mazda CX-3 : 9 things you didn’t know
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2017 Mazda CX-3 : 9 things you didn’t know

Here’s nine things you didn’t know about Mazda’s updated version of its top-selling small SUV.

Part 2: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?
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Part 2: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?

Vera asks Ponch to choose between the Suzuki Vitara, Honda HR-V and the Mazda CX-3

Part 1: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?
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Part 1: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?

Looking for a city car but need something that is easier to get in and out of than the typical low-riding small cars? A small SUV might be for you.

2017 Renault Koleos
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2017 Renault Koleos Intens long-term car review

Will Renault’s Koleos Nissan-based SUV be a case of oui, oui, oui, all the way home?

Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Kluger vs Volkswagen Multivan vs Honda Odyssey – Which Family Car Should I Buy?
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Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Kluger vs Volkswagen Multivan vs Honda Odyssey – Which Family Car Should I Buy?

Buying a new family car is a tough choice, but could you trade in an SUV for the practicality of a minivan?

Synthetic motor oil versus mineral oil
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Synthetic motor oil versus mineral oil

Here are some tips to help you decide if more expensive synthetic motor oil is better for your car than more affordable mineral

QUESTION – EVELINE (question from 25/4/2017):  I drive 500 kilometres a week, mostly on the highway but with some city driving. I need a car with supportive seats and I’m trying to choose between the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Baleno.  BUDGET: $40,000 ANSWER – BYRON MATHIOUDAKIS: Out of the Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Yaris, we would recommend the Baleno hands down. It’s the newer, roomier, more comfortable, more refined, and more dynamic car to drive, with a big boot and plenty of back-seat space for adults. Note that while the standard 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine offers sufficient but unexciting performance, the optional GLX Turbo’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol alternative is both more economical and powerful. It would be our choice. A quick search on line has produced a number of new or demonstrator examples at less than $20,000 drive-away, so the 1.0 Turbo fits even your budget.  The only question mark over the Baleno is the lack of autonomous emergency braking (AEB), so we suggest that you a
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Suzuki Baleno vs Toyota Yaris – Which Car Should I Buy?

The battle of the city hatches – segment leader, the Toyota Yaris takes on a funky new upstart, the Suzuki Baleno, in this edition of Ask The Expert

2017 Mazda CX-3 sTouring AWD Diesel Quick Review
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2017 Mazda CX-3 sTouring AWD Diesel Quick Review

Mazda adds a series of refinements to its popular-SUV, though you’ll be hard-pressed to spot any visual changes

Car buyers guide – Is now the best time to buy an electric car?
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Car buyers guide – Is now the best time to buy an electric car?

Considering breaking with the bowser and fuelling your commute with electrons instead? Here’s what you need to consider.

2017 Mazda CX-3 tweaks address its few weaknesses
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2017 Mazda CX-3 tweaks address its few weaknesses

Mazda has given its popular CX-3 small its first update which has improved ride refinement and road noise and adds auto braking across the range.

2017 BMW 2 Series gets second mild update
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2017 BMW 2 Series gets second mild update

2017 BMW 2 Series mid-life refresh limited to aesthetic tweaks and light technology upgrade

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Land Rover releases special edition Range Rover Evoque

A special edition Range Rover Evoque has been released to celebrate the production of 600,000 of the luxury SUVs in just six years.

2017 Kia Picanto
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2017 Kia Picanto – 6 things you didn’t know

Here’s a bunch of intriguing facts about Kia’s newest – and smallest – hatchback