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.

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500,000 Aussie cars under Takata de-registration threat

Despite good progress, more de-registrations are being mooted to capture outstanding Takata airbag cars under recall next year

Europe demands Australia scraps tariffs
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EU demands Australia scrap taxes on European cars

A European Union trade negotiator claims Australia should remove automotive taxes during latest talks

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Toyota owners hit with EPA notices for smoky diesels

Problems with Toyota diesel particulate filters are seeing owners face fines of up to $2000

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Renault Koleos gets seven-year warranty and free servicing

Renault provides fresh incentives to arrest falling sales of its medium SUV

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Hyundai Venue SUV to sneak under the $20,000 mark

The first all-new Hyundai model for several years, the Venue SUV will arrive in Australia this month with an ultra-sharp price

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2020 Nissan Juke revealed

Nissan’s whipped the covers off its second-generation Juke, and the compact crossover remains defiantly different

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$100,000 BMW police car destroyed by fire

Northern NSW highway patrol’s new BMW 5 Series burns to the ground

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Advice

How to find your blind spot

What is the blind spot in your car and why do you need to find it?

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Advice

Vehicle paint finishes explained

What do you do when silver isn’t bright enough, gloss isn’t shiny enough and black isn’t dark enough?

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Infiniti no more: why Nissan’s luxury arm pulled out of Australia

Nissan pulls the pin on its luxury car brand in Australia. Here’s what it means for you

Advice

Explained: What is depreciation?

Depreciation is the biggest cost of new car ownership. So what is it, and how can you minimise the hit to your hip pocket?

News

DiDi starts autonomous driving trial in Shanghai, but is Australia ready?

Chinese ridesharing company DiDi will now allow the public to hail a robotic taxi in Shanghai, but are Australians comfortable with sharing the road with self-driving cars over here?

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Tradie survey: Win one of five $1000 Ryobi prize packs

Keen on a new set of Ryobi tools, free of charge? Complete our survey to go in the draw!

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The coolest Mythbusters car myths: In memory of Jessi Combs

Cars unite us, and in memory of Jessi Combs who played a part on Mythbusters we’ve collated our favourite car myths

Advice

10 tips for driving left hand drive cars

Driving on the opposite side of the car seems terribly scary at first, but with the right tricks, the transition is easier than you expect

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Advice

Car rental insurance isn’t what you probably think it is

There are different ways to make sure you’re covered if you damage a rental car, each with their own pros and cons

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Advice

Should I be buying a dual cab ute?

Dual-cab utes are the best selling cars in Australia, but does that mean that they are the right car for everyone?

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The week that was: Bold kids, $$$ cars and golf cheats

Catch up on the week in automotive news and reviews from the WhichCar desk

Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 31 now live

The passing of a redoubtable automotive luminary and our favourite unloved cars

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Toyota dumps petrol V8 LandCruiser for 2020

End of the road for unpopular petrol-powered Toyota LandCrusier as diesel takes over

Advice

Comparing wagons to SUVs

Do you really need an SUV? Or will a wagon do? Let us help you decide

Advice

Want to race the best driver in Australia? You don’t have to leave your couch

iRacing is giving amateur virtual racers the chance to test their mettle against the very best

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2019 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge review

The gold standard in luxury cars gets a blackout | Here’s what nearly a million dollars gets you

Toyota Hiace SLWB diesel automatic review
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Toyota Hiace SLWB diesel automatic review

Toyota reckons it can make a better van than the Europeans, and the new Hiace gives the company reason to be confident.