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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Opinion

Why everyone should take a defensive driving course

Emergency braking manoeuvres are something we all try to avoid, but no driver should be without the skills to avoid disaster.

Mazda CX-3
News

Mazda and Toyota top SUV sales in July 2016

The SUV sector continues to increase in size and importance, and Mazda and Toyota are reaping the benefits.

Ford Mustang
News

Ford Mustang bounces back to earn July’s sports segment sales crown

The Blue Oval’s performance hero was the standout in last month’s sports car sales race.

Toyota Corolla
News

Toyota takes back its VFACTS passenger car crown

The Toyota Corolla has triumphed over the Hyundai i30 to regain its crown as top-selling passenger car of the month.

Mercedes-Benz GLC
News

July 2016 Australian Vehicle Sales Winners and Losers

With official new-car sales figures for July released today, WhichCar details which brands and vehicles are happy or sad.

Lexus LX, Lexus RX and Lexus GS
News

Lexus no-haggle pricing positively received in the US

For the past two months Toyota’s prestige brand has been trialling a new no-negotiation policy in 11 US dealerships, with customers presented a single take-it-or-leave it price. According to Lexus, the reaction has so far been overwhelmingly positive.

Toyota HiLux
News

Toyota Hilux trade ute tops July’s VFACTS sales chart

Ford Ranger, Holden Colorado take a back seat to Toyota Hilux in the monthly sales race.

Toyota Corolla
News

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles – July 2016

Toyota returns to top of the charts after a strong month of Corolla and HiLux sales.

Citroen C4 Cactus
Advice

Car Olympics: Top performing cars ranked

You’d hardly know it but the Olympics start this weekend, so we thought we’d add come much needed excitement by pitting together production cars sold in Australia across various categories.

Advice

Spare tyres explained

There are many different types of spare tyre – some aren’t even actual tyres – and there are pros and cons to every alternative.

Advice

Kia Sportage v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester: Which mid-size SUV should I buy?

Byron helps navigate the mid-size SUV market.

Hyundai i40 series 11
Reviews

Hyundai i40 Series II Quick Review

The turbo-diesel powered Hyundai i40 Premium sedan provides hybrid-beating fuel economy and heaps of technology for well under $50,000

News

Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ special edition added to range

Limited-run dual-cab GLX+ added to the Mitsubishi Triton range.

Bentley Bentayga clock
Car Style

9 extravagant car extras

Got lots of cash and no clue what to do with it? Right this way

News

MINI Ray joins range at $29,000 drive away

The MINI Ray picks up where the entry-level One leaves off — highlighted in either pink, yellow or green

Honda Civic
Reviews

2016 Honda Civic Sedan Review Video

Honda has completely redesigned the Civic from top to bottom. So let’s get to know it.

Mazda 3
News

Facelifted Mazda 3 ushers in Oz-honed traffic sign recognition tech

A unique collaboration between Mazda Australia and the Zoom Zoom brand’s head office in Hiroshima produces Down Under-friendly road sign recognition technology

Mercedes-Benz E200
Reviews

Mercedes-Benz E200 Quick Review

The latest Mercedes-Benz E200 sets new standards for driver-tech and safety, but comes at a price

Mercedes-Benz-e-class
Reviews

Mercedes-Benz E-Class: 14 things you didn’t know

The E-Class sedan is one of the safest and most technologically advanced series’ in the Mercedes family. Boasting a range of engine sizes from four through to eight cylinders, as well as diesel and hybrid options, it’s also among Benz’s most popular choices. Toby Hagon finds 14 other things worth knowing about the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Apple icar
Car Style

Apple shifts iCar focus to self-drive software

iPhone’s maker appoints top gun to develop self-drive tech, and not a self-drive car

2016 renault koleos
News

2016 Renault Koleos range pricing and specs announced

Renault looks to put itself back in the mid-size SUV game as it revamps its Koleos line-up for 2016

Mazda 3
Advice

Mazda 3 drops CD players

In a sign o’ the times, Mazda 3 will become the first bestseller to drop CD player, as multimedia and smartphones overtake 80s technology in popularity and functionality

Mazda 3 update
News

2016 Mazda 3 Series II updates

Mazda goes heavy on the driver-tech with its latest 3 series updates

Volkswagen-Golf Mk7 GT1 40 years
Reviews

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 GTI 40 Years: 7 things you didn’t know

Think you’re above par on your Golf GTI trivia? James Whitbourn finds 7 things about the Golf GTI 40 Years limited edition hot hatch you may not know