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.

Sydney traffic jam on freeway
News

Sydney leads rise in car ownership costs

The cost of public and private transport has risen in most Australian capital cities, with the Harbour City again being the most expensive in which to get around.

Car Style

WhichCar Style Awards 2017 – Vote & WIN!

The WhichCar Style Awards are back! Our team of experts have shortlisted the 12 most stylish cars from the last year and now it’s time for you to have your say.

Citroen C4 Cactus
Reviews

2016 Citroen C4 Cactus Range Review

Citroen’s quirky C4 Cactus is a personality-filled small SUV that proves compact wagons need not be dull

Toyota HiLux
News

Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger dominate October car sales

VTrade utes – and namely the Toyota Hilux and the Ford Ranger — outsell Australia’s top-selling passenger car during October, while SUV sales continued to rise.

Volvo S90
Reviews

2016 Volvo S90 Range Review

The Volvo S90 is the Swedish automaker’s premium large sedan, and offers sumptuous accommodation for five.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
News

October 2016 Vehicle Sales: Winners and Losers

With official new-car sales figures for October released today, WhichCar details which brands and models were grinning or sinning for the month.

Mazda MX-5 family
Car Style

Mazda MX-5 family gathering

Elise Elliott had the pleasure of driving all four generations of Mazda MX-5 and found the original as delightful as the baby of the bunch.

Toyota HiLux
News

Top 10 most popular vehicles in Australia, October 2016

The Toyota HiLux and Toyota Corolla continue to alternate at the top of the 2016 sales charts after the ute pipped the small car in the October market.

Reviews

2016 Renault Megane Range Review

The good-looking Renault Megane is a well-equipped, European small car with an eye-catching design.

Toyota Camry RZ
News

Toyota Camry RZ special edition back again, with sat-nav

The Toyota Camry RZ is proving a special edition is not always limited edition after the Japanese brand confirmed a second production run for Australia.

Kia Carnival
Advice

Car buyer’s guide – is now the best time to buy a people mover?

In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.

Subaru WRX STi
Advice

Top 5 highest predicted car resale values

From a swoopy sports coupe to a rugged off-roader, we bring you five cars to battle the depreciation equation.

Kia Sorento
News

2017 Kia Sorento GT-Line heads new line-up

Kia’s popular seven-seat SUV has a new luxury sports flagship – the Kia Sorento GT-Line.

Engine oil being poured into car
Advice

Which engine oil is best for your car?

We explain how to make sense of all those confusing engine oil labels.

Advice

How to wash your car: Dos and Don’ts

Washing your car is an important way of protecting its shiny exterior. And yet sometimes, washing it can cause more damage than good.

Land Rover Defender
News

Land Rover Defender will be technology flagship

2019 Land Rover Defender will be technology flagship

bugs on car
Advice

How to keep your car clean during the mosquito plague

The good news is your moving car is doing its best to keep mossie numbers down. The bad news is the little buggers can wreak posthumous revenge on your car’s paintwork.

Skoda Octavia 110TSI Ambition
Reviews

Skoda Octavia 110TSI Ambition Quick Review

The Skoda Octavia offers plenty of space for the money, even in its most basic form.

Honda Civic
Reviews

2016 Honda Civic VTi-S Sedan Quick Review

The Honda Civic VTi-S proves to be a capable and capacious small sedan, with solid value, acres of interior space, exceptional ride comfort and delectable handling.

car insurance documents
Advice

Trim your comprehensive insurance bill

There are more ways to bring down the cost of car insurance even after you’ve shopped around for the best deal.

Subaru BRZ
News

Price drop for updated 2017 Subaru BRZ

Subaru drops the price of its updated BRZ sports coupe – despite a host of new features – in the hope of turning around flagging sales.

Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport
Reviews

2016 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport CVT Quick Review

It’s popular, but is it any good? We take a look at one of the cheaper variants of Toyota’s volume-selling hatch, the Corolla Ascent Sport.

Infiniti Q30
Reviews

2016 Infiniti Q30 Range Review

The Infinti Q30 is a high-riding hatch that is the smallest, and also the cheapest, car made by Nissan’s premium arm.

2016 Peugeot 308 Active
Reviews

2016 Peugeot 308 Active Quick Review

A recent update to the 308 Active has added value to one of the most entertaining hatchbacks on the market.