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.

Adaptive Cruise Control
Advice

Adaptive Cruise Control explained

What you need to know about different adaptive cruise control settings.

BMW X1
Advice

Car buyers guide – is now the best time to buy a small premium SUV?

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

Lexus RX200t
News

2017 Lexus RX range gains more F Sport variants, price increases

Lexus bumps up the number of models – and the pricetags – of its large SUV family.

Mazda 6 Atenza
Reviews

Mazda 6 Atenza Diesel: 14 things you didn’t know

The facts you may have missed about Mazda’s family sedan.

car tyres
Advice

Choosing the right tyre for your car

When it comes to cars, most tend to dwell on the sexier parts of the machine: its styling, its technology, its engine. Tyres, on the other hand, don’t get the kind same kind of love. But they should.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class inductive charging
News

Inductive charging to come with new Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Owning a plug-in hybrid will soon become much easier.

Renault Koleos
News

Renault Australia improves new car warranty, servicing costs

Renault’s efforts to improve after-sales support is helping the French brand’s resurgence in Australia.

2017 MINI Countryman
News

2017 MINI Countryman gets plug-in hybrid power

MINI says it’s joining the hybrid club to show how much fun electric vehicles can be.

Mazda 6 Atenza
Reviews

Mazda 6 Atenza diesel Quick Review

The impressive new Mazda 6 aims to woo car buyers back to mid-sized sedans.

HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition
Reviews

HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition Quick Review

HSV’s tighter Clubsport is limited to just 156 units (150 in Australia, 6 for New Zealand), and is meant to be the most track focussed HSV yet. But does it hit the mark?

Infiniti Academy engineer
News

Formula One dream comes true for young Australian engineer

Another Aussie will soon be living the Formula One dream, after winning a young engineer competition

2017 Ford Escape
News

Ford Escape to return as rebadged 2017 Kuga

Ford is bringing back an old nameplate to toughen up the image of its mid-sized SUV.

Reviews

Hot hatch interiors compared

First impressions from the driver’s seat of Clio RS, Fiesta ST, 208 GTi and Polo GTI.

Renault Megane wagon
News

Renault Megane sedan and wagon coming in 2017

Renault will expand its small car family in early 2017 with new sedan and wagon variants.

Volvo S90
Reviews

Volvo S90: 14 things you didn’t know

The attraction of this Swedish sedan is more than skin deep.

Volvo S90 D5 Inscription
Reviews

Volvo S90 D5 Inscription Quick Review

Top of the range Volvo sedan offers a spread of engine outputs and high-tech safety features in a modern, sharply designed package.

Honda CR-V
News

2017 Honda CR-V revealed

Honda goes back to the drawing board with its mid-size SUV, giving it sharper looks and more space.

Renault Megane GT-Line
News

2017 Renault Megane range arrives in Australia – features and pricing

Renault’s all-new Megane family offers more equipment and improved performance for 2017.

BMW i3
Reviews

BMW i3 94Ah: 14 things you didn’t know

BMW has shaken up its i3 electric and range-extended hatchbacks in Australia. Some models now feature a larger battery and more pure electric driving range.

Renault Megane GT
Reviews

2017 Renault Megane Quick Review

The Renault Megane gains broader appeal – and a superb range-topper – with its fourth-generation small hatch.

Toyota
Advice

Toyota ranked world’s most valued automotive brand

Toyota ranks first as the world’s best automotive brand, while Tesla sneaks to the top 100.

BMW 5 series
News

2017 BMW 5 Series revealed

The new BMW 5 Series range represents a marked improvement in performance and technological advances in a familiar package.

Audi A4 Avant
Reviews

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro S-tronic Quick Review

There’s a more dog-friendly version of the Audi A4 that also happens to be a refreshing alternative to higher-riding SUVs.

car colour palettes
Car Style

Car colours to expect in 2018

Carmakers are already considering what new colours will adorn their future new-model line-ups.