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 Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint
Reviews

2016 Ford Falcon Range Review

The Ford Falcon emphasises long-distance comfort for four or five passengers, and can be had with a small but powerful turbocharged engine that saves cash at the bowser.

Toyota HiLux
News

Top 5 Trade Utes: September 2016 car sales

Light-commercial vehicles are building up towards another record year, as the segment dominated by utes continues to establish itself as the new-car market’s biggest-growing segment.

Apple CarPlay
Advice

Top 5 new car technologies in 2016

In just 12 months, the vehicle industry has seen a rise in breakthrough technology trickling down to mainstream cars. We take a look at the five that have become almost standard.

Ford Falcon legacy
News

Ford factory closure fast facts

What does the closure of Ford’s Australian production line really mean for Australian buyers?

Hyundai Elantra SR
News

September 2016 Australian Vehicle Sales: Winners and Losers

With official new-car sales figures for September released today, WhichCar details which brands and vehicles succeeded or disappointed during the month.

Car Style

Fast utes: the rise of the performance 4×4 utility

Tickford is back to transform utes into hotrods – but are performance 4×4 utes set to become ‘a thing’?

Toyota Prius charging
Advice

Which type of electric vehicle is right for you?

Cutting down on fossil fuels is a good thing, but there’s a lot more to consider when purchasing an electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid car.

Mazda3
News

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles in Australia – September 2016

We take a look at the 10 most popular vehicles to come out of September’s VFacts report.

News

Suzuki Ignis confirmed for Australian return

The Suzuki Ignis will return to Australian roads in 2017 – 12 years after the nameplate was last sold in showrooms.

Children in car
News

Can a hatchback replace the wagon? Some of the best for your family

The humble wagon is a relic of a bygone age. Can a zippy new hatchback replace it – and then some? We find out.

Reviews

Suzuki Baleno vs Honda Jazz comparison review

Suzuki Baleno challenges the Honda Jazz to a battle of cargo room and packaging. Which light hatch will emerge victorious?

Mechanic servicing car
Advice

Car servicing: why do we need to do it?

Skipping your car’s next service will cost you money in the long run.

person talking to car dealer
Advice

10 questions you should be asking your car dealer

Get straight to the point with these 10 must-know questions to ask your car dealer.

Audi Q5
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: 5 things we learned

You don’t need a crystal ball to see where cars are headed.

Toyota Corolla
News

Toyota Corolla turns 50

No one could have imagined the impact Japan’s ‘people’s car’ would have on Australian motoring when the first shipment of Corollas landed on our shores in 1966.

Mercedes-Benz GLT trade ute
News

Mercedes-Benz GLT trade ute readies for reveal

Renault lets slip that its trade-ute joint partner is about to share more details of its cashed-up tradies’ dream ride.

Hyundai Elantra
News

2017 Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo arrives in Australia

Hyundai’s most affordable performance car is now on sale, undercutting the Veloster SR Turbo with a pricetag of $28,990.

2017 Lexus IS
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: 2017 Lexus IS range revealed

Lexus has announced an update to its popular sports sedan range due in Australia early next year.

BMW charging
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: BMW tips 2020 as the year of the electric boom

BMW prepares for change as it predicts a “big rise” in electric car sales.

2015 Jeep Cherokee V6 Limited
Reviews

2015 Jeep Cherokee long term review

Living with a 2015 Jeep Cherokee for a month or two reminds you of how brilliantly Jeep is presenting its cars

BMW X2 Concept
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2016 Paris Motor Show: BMW X2 Concept revealed as prelude to new crossover “coupe”

BMW’s sleek SUV concept foreshadows the brand’s next SUV derivative.

News

2016 Paris Motor Show: Top 5 Real-world Concepts

The 2016 Paris motor show is underway, and Europe’s biggest automotive gathering of the year has served up another round of fantastical concept vehicles.

Mitsubishi PHEV
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: Top 5 SUVs

All you need to know about new Aussie-bound SUVs out of Paris.

Volkswagen ID Concept
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: Top 5 Electric Cars

We take a look at Paris Motor Show’s best electric car reveals.