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.

2016 Great Wall Steed
Reviews

2016 Great Wall Steed Quick Review

Great Wall relaunches in Australia with a twin-cab trade ute featuring petrol or diesel engines, and an optional all-wheel-drive system.

Porsche Panamera
Reviews

New Porsche Panamera hybrid announced from $242,600

Plug-in hybrid version of Porsche’s four-door sportscar is as frugal as it is fast.

Holden Trailblazer
Reviews

Holden Trailblazer: 7 things you didn’t know

The Holden Colorado 7 is replaced by the Trailblazer. Here’s seven things you need to know.

Elderly lady driving car
Advice

10 features to look for in retirement cars

Ready to spend your retirement money on that dream sports car? Here are a few features in a car you should look for before you buy.

Peugeot 5008
News

Peugeot 5008 SUV looks likely for Australia

French car maker’s first seven-seater revealed ahead of Paris Motor Show world premiere

iPhone 7 Plus
Advice

iPhone 7: Will it work with your car?

Apple’s decision to do away with the speaker socket will impact road-trip singalongs for older cars. But there are fixes.

Older people crossing the road
News

Speed reduction and longer wait time proposed for older pedestrians

A new road safety proposal could see motorists coping further reductions in vehicle speeds and longer red-light stops in a bid to increase the safety of the older generation.

Haval H6
Reviews

2016 Haval H6 Quick Review

Chinese premium brand Haval plugs another gap in its SUV line-up with the Mazda CX-5 rivalling Haval H6.

Hyundai Tucson
Advice

Car buyers guide: Is now the time to buy a medium SUV?

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

Audi A5 sportback
News

2017 Audi A5 Sportback revealed

More practical version of the A5 Coupe breaks cover.

Advice

Mitsubishi ASX LS vs Mazda CX-3 Maxx comparison review

We pitch the base Mitsubishi ASX against the mid-range Mazda CX-3 to find out why they’re two of Australia’s most popular SUVs.

Holden Trailblazer SUV
News

Holden Trailblazer targets ‘adventurous’ families

It’s all about kids, camping and country roads with Holden’s updated seven-seat off-roader.

2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400 long term report
Reviews

2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400 long term car review

What is it like to live with a 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400 sports convertible? Wheels editor Glenn Butler offers insight one month in

Hyundai i30
News

All-new Hyundai i30 revealed

Hyundai’s popular hatch has been given a European makeover.

Volvo V90
News

Volvo V90 and Volvo S90 get Polestar performance

Volvo’s big cars get better performance thanks to Polestar’s new performance package.

Haval H9
News

Haval adds a trade ute to its wish list

Chinese upstart Haval says it wants to add a premium trade ute to its growing list of SUV offerings.

Holden Commodore ute
Reviews

Holden Commodore SS-V Redline Ute Quick Review

: It’s as Aussie as a meat pie full of vegemite, but the Holden Commodore ute is set to disappear forever once local manufacturing ends in 2017. Here we test the SS-V Redline, which sits at the top of Holden’s performance ute tree.

Hyundai iMax
Reviews

Hyundai iMax 2.5 CRDi Quick Review

Exceptional capacity and affordability make the Hyundai iMax one of the more popular people movers on the market.

Kia Sportage
Reviews

Kia Sportage Platinum AWD Quick Review

The Kia Sportage is a comfortable, easy to drive, spacious medium-SUV and one to consider for the new family-car shopping list.

Ford Falcon XR8
Reviews

Ford FG X Falcon XR8 Sprint Quick Review

What is great, and not so great, about the last performance Falcon to come out of Broadmeadows.

Skoda Fabia
News

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo revealed

Skoda has fleshed-out its MY17 Fabia range with a range-topping Monte Carlo variant, fresh equipment and sharper pricing.

New Land Rover Discovery 5
News

Next-gen Land Rover Discovery 5 breaks cover

Land Rover releases first glimpse of Discovery 5 three weeks before world premiere.

Audi coupe
Opinion

How perception is everything for car manufacturers

Appearances matter for car makers, and it all comes down to perception.

Car Platform
Car Style

5 cars you didn’t know share platforms

You might be surprised to know what your new car shares a platform with.