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.

News

2019 Mazda3 hatchback recalled for loose wheels

Selected variants of Mazda’s latest 3 hatch recalled to rectify a manufacturing flaw which could result in loose wheel nuts

Jeep Compass 2019
Advice

WhichCar should I buy – should we avoid small brands?

A young couple thinks they can get a new car bargain by shopping the smaller brands. Are they right?

Advice

Three exercises to make you a better driver

BMW’s Driving Academy highlights some common mistakes you might be making and how to avoid them

BMW Vision M 2019 launch
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BMW Vision M revealed

GALLERY AND VIDEO: BMW’s Vision M concept has facial recognition, augmented reality and zero emission capability. But are we ready for it?

Police car data forensics
Advice

CSI Auto: How cars are the latest police forensics tool

If you don’t want the cops to track your movements avoid modern cars and don’t even think of syncing your phone to them

News

BMW charges into an electric future

BMW is set to beat its own goal of 25 electrified cars by 2025, but EV is not the only alternative in play

2019 Volkswagen Golf
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2020 Volkswagen Golf gets drive-away pricing across the board

2020 Volkswagen Golf range kicks off from $24,990 driveaway as Mk7.5 winds down

News

School holidays are here… and so is a petrol price rise

Fuel prices jump across Victoria… just in time for the school holidays

Reviews

2019 Subaru XV 2.0i Premium quick review

Does the mid-spec version of Subaru’s smallest SUV still have what it takes to stave off newer, similarly priced rivals?

Advice

Subaru X-Mode explained

If you own a Subaru SUV you may have looked at the mysterious X Mode button on the centre console with no real idea what it does or how to use it. Let us explain.

Anonymous car dealer
Advice

Confessions of a car dealer: Five top tips for getting the best deal

WhichCar’s own anonymous car dealer gives you the straight skinny of how to buy a car this weekend

News

2020 BMW iX3 confirmed

BMW’s X3 range will be the first to offer combustion, plug-in and pure EV powertrains from next year

Opinion

Hey Charger – why Chrysler needs to bring back an Aussie icon

Australians have a new taste for rear-wheel-drive two-doors coupes and Chrysler’s next-gen Charger should be on FCA’s most wanted list

News

Driver training needs to improve to bring down road toll: Greg Murphy

Racing champ Greg Murphy slams NZ road safety plan, says driver training is the real key to reducing road toll

Nissan's EV e-NV200 Ice Cream Van
News

Streets ahead: Nissan is saving the ice cream van

This e-NV200 concept is bringing Mr Whippy back, repurposing old Leaf batteries, using solar power and soft serving zero emissions

News

Speed limit cuts mooted for regional Victorian roads

Proposed speed cuts to rural roads lashed as “cheap and lazy” policy, but minister refutes claims

News

Arnold Schwarzenegger has ditched the Hummer for an electric car

Movie giant joins industry body to spruik EVs to American drivers

Advice

WhichCar’s all-inclusive glossary of car terms

Looking for a car but overwhelmed by all the lingo? Here are a few technical car terms to make you sound like a pro

Reviews

Mini Countryman Hybrid 2019 review

After a two-year delay, Mini joins the hybrid SUV ranks with the oversized Countryman, and the wait has been worth it

Advice

How your car’s airbags keep you safe

Airbags seem pretty straight-forward, but there’s actually a lot of behind-the-scenes technology keeping you safe

News

This BMW will stop at red lights for you

BMW’s red light recognition system could dramatically reduce intersection crashes, not to mention red light fines

Advice

5G internet will have big ramifications for the world of cars

High-speed mobile internet is about to get a major boost via incoming 5G tech and cars are likely to benefit most

Advice

Subaru’s Driver Monitoring System explained

DMS can tell when you’re becoming sleepy or not looking at the road. So how does it work?

News

2020 Audi Q7 facelift reveals new look, reworked interior

Audi’s luxurious big SUV receives more tech and updated mild-hybrid engines