Ford Ranger to Volkswagen Amarok: WhichCar’s six favourite dual cab utes

Our shortlist of the best dual cab utes to help you work, rest and play. Save yourself some legwork with our pick of the pack

Modular vehicle platforms explained

Platform sharing is not the process of borrowing someone’s 1970s disco shoes. In the automotive world it’s all about diversity and choice

Your car’s brakes explained

The breakdown on the devices that help you slow down

2017 Mazda 3: Which spec is best?

Which Mazda 3 variant offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD?

They both turn all four wheels, but four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive are very different systems.

What is a catalytic converter and how does it work?

Find out what the catalytic converter in your car does, and how it does it, in simple terms

Stop-start systems: Pros and cons

They’re meant to save us fuel, but sometimes stop-start engine systems can be a bit of a challenge

New-car showrooms look to the future

You don’t have to go to the nearest car yard to shop for a new ride. Many brands now come to you

2017 Nissan X-Trail: Which spec is best?

Which variant in the updated Nissan X-Trail range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

Longitudinal and transverse engines explained

A quick guide breaking down north-south and east-west engine configurations

2017 Hyundai i30: Which spec is best?

Which variant in the all-new Hyundai i30 range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

Mazda CX-9 to Nissan X-Trail: WhichCar’s six favourite family cars

Our family friendly shortlist of SUV and wagon champs. Save yourself some legwork with our pick of the pack

2017 Subaru Forester: which spec is best

Which variant in the Subaru Forester range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

Golf GTI to BMW 125i: WhichCar’s six favourite hot hatches

We round up six of the best hot hatches in one shortlist to help you cut to the good stuff quicker

2017 Kia Sorento: Which spec is best

Which variant in the Kia Sorento range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

Australian suspension tuning explained

Why are some vehicle chassis tailored specifically for our great land?

Should I buy an SUV or a People-mover?

Seven-seat SUVs are flying out of Australian showrooms but could you be getting a vehicle that better suits your purposes with a people mover?

Honda Odyssey v Volkswagen Multivan v Isuzi MU-X: Which ‘breeder bus’ is best?

Driving satisfaction need not end once the family outgrows five seats?

Front-engine, mid-engine, rear-engine: what’s the difference?

Mid, front or rear-engines; where is your donk and what are the advantages of locating engines in different parts of the car?

How to survive your first track day

So you’ve bought a fast car and you want to use it. How do you make sure your first on-track experience is a good one?

Subaru Forester v Subaru Outback v Mazda CX-5 v Ford Mondeo v VW Passat: Which diesel car should I buy?

Floss is after a good diesel car for long drives that isn’t a ute or large four-wheel-drive.

Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sportage v Kia Sorento: Which diesel SUV should I buy?

Peter needs an SUV with a high, ergonomic seating position with an economical diesel engine.

Audi Q2 v Mini Countryman v VW Tiguan vs Ford Escape v Mazda CX-5: which SUV should I buy?

Cheryl wants to know which small or medium SUV offers a good mix of power, safety and features?

Australia’s best-value cars: Large SUV/4WD

Looking for a value-packed family-sized SUV? We take a look at the sharper offering sin the segment: the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Santa Fe and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport