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

Next-gen Alfa Giulietta imagined

Alfa’s small hatch officially rides off into a Tuscan sunset at the end of 2020, but what will replace it?

Advice

The check engine light is on in my car, what should I do?

This is one of the mysterious amber lights in your dashboard. What does it mean if the CEL is flashing or solid, and what are the causes?

2018 Toyota Corolla hatchback
Advice

Boot sizes of Australia’s most popular hatchbacks

Not all hatchbacks are created equal when it comes to cargo space – especially now that so many are pushing for a sporty look, at the expense of practicality

Reviews

Living with the Cupra Formentor VZe: Farewell

What better way to get to know Australia’s newest brand than getting behind the wheel of its halo model for a few months?

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Next-gen BMW X3 M to go electric

A new report sheds light on the future of high performance BMW M models, with the next X3 M SUV set to go all-electric.

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Mugen Honda Civic Type R and ZR-V to debut at Tokyo Auto Salon

The famed Honda tuner will be bringing two fettled new cars to the Japanese aftermarket expo

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Tesla gifts Enhanced Autopilot trial for the holiday

Tesla has given additional safety assist features for owners for a limited time, as holiday road trips peak

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Volvo says it won’t lock features behind subscriptions

As the car industry moves towards subscription-based features, a Volvo executive has condemned it as unbeneficial for consumers

Advice

Car Airbags: how they work and why they’re important

While airbags are proven to prevent serious injuries and save lives, they can also be pretty dangerous, so it’s important to know how they operate

News

Volkswagen launches ownership tools: Electric Vehicle hub and more wait time updates

Volkswagen’s website now houses a whole section on electric vehicle ownership, and greater transparency about wait times

Comparisons

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross vs Mazda CX-30 comparison review

Toyota’s new Corolla Cross has arrived, but is it good enough to take down one of our favourites – the Mazda CX-30?

News

WhichCar dream cars: ‘Dear Santa, all we want for Christmas is…’

Our team might all work together, but there’s a lot of variety in our dream cars

Advice

Australia’s cheapest SUVs: 5 crossovers under $30,000

Here are five SUVs straight from the factory that retail for $30K or less

News

Polestar opens first Australian showroom in Melbourne’s Chadstone shopping centre

Volvo’s electric performance spinoff’s first Space will be in Melbourne’s largest shopping centre

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Evie Networks marks 100th EV charging station

Electric car charging provider Evie Networks has launched its 100th station hub to end off the year, with even bolder plans in 2023

Jolt Sydney EV station
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New South Wales ‘to cut emissions by 70 per cent by 2035’

The NSW Government has announced the target ahead of the State’s upcoming election

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NSW to review dispute process between crash repairers and insurance firms

The current code of practice leaves the industry prone to rows over things such as rates

News

BMW to produce solid-state EV batteries

The Bavarian automaker has expanded its alliance with a major US battery-maker to build solid-state units for EVs

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Volkswagen Australia says it will sell more EVs than ICE cars by 2028

On its way to full electrification, the brand wants to shift 150,000 EVs between 2025 and 2030, with 6500 targeted in 2024

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Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge to shut from Boxing Day to Jan 4 2023

Australia’s busiest road bridge will close most of its outbound lanes for almost nine days to undergo essential maintenance, with major delays expected for those who don’t plan ahead

Zero Emissions at COTY 2020
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What does Euro 7 mean for petrol and diesel cars?

With Hyundai putting a cloud over the future of petrol-only high performance N models primarily due to Euro 7, we explain what it means for the car industry

News

First Australian benefits from vehicle-to-grid EV charging

V2G has been approved for South Australians to cut electricity costs by utilising their electric cars as home battery banks

Who is Elon Musk?
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Major Tesla shareholder calls for Musk resignation

Amid Musk’s Twitter takeover fiasco, a major Tesla stakeholder says he should step down from running the electric carmaker

News

Tesla software update adds dog mode monitoring

Tesla’s annual holiday software update brings a host of tweaks and improvements to end 2022