Kia Tasman ute previewed in Aussie wrap
The Kia Tasman ute has been wrapped in a special camouflage by artist Richard Boyd-Dunlop, with the theme named ‘The Path Never Taken’.
2024 Ford Everest price and details
The Ford Everest SUV has undergone some slight upgrades for the 2024 model year, including the introduction of the Pro Trailer Backup Assist feature. Currently denoted the MY24.5 Everest, the newest model brings some key improvements, although all models have also had a push in price. Pro Trailer Backup Assist
Top 10 Utes to Get Fired Up About in 2024
From an electrified Ford Ranger to a swathe of Chinese models offering different propositions, these are the utes en route to Australia this year that you should know about.
Are Chinese 4WDs up to the task?
We drove across the Simpson Desert in two Chinese four-wheel drives. The seven-part series is complete and this is everything you need to know about it.
Should I buy an SUV or 4WD?
Sports Utility Vehicle or 4WD? SUVs are so popular it seems like you’re not doing family right unless you sell the old wagon/sedan and ‘upgrade’. Sure, some SUVs are bigger than sedans and some wagons, but then again, many SUVs are more like crossovers and make sacrifices compared to a
2022 Mercedes-Benz G400d Review
Uber cool and a mighty turbo diesel engine meet in the thumping Mercedes-Benz G400d wagen. I am a huge and unashamed fan of the Mercedes-AMG G63 and it features on many of my three-car dream-garage scenarios. In many ways, it’s the antithesis of the Porsche 911 GT2 that sits on
2022 Nissan Patrol spec and price revealed
Nissan Patrol receives a light refresh following a bumper year of sales. Nissan has revealed the new 2022 facelifted Patrol with lightly revised elements outside on both Ti and Ti-L variants. The update for 2022 gives the Ti and Ti-L two differing looks: Ti models get a new black grille,
Just what does Jeep’s Trail Rated mean?
Jeep created its Trail Rated badge in 2003 to “communicate legendary 4×4 capability” or so a release at the time said. But what does Trail Rated mean?
GWM Tank 300 could arrive next year
GWM Haval Australia could soon be selling the Tank 300 as a rival to the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. GWM Haval is moving quickly on expansion plans for Australia and absolutely nothing is off the table when it comes to potential new models. One of the strong contenders is
Ineos Grenadier prototype gets it first independent test
The all-new Ineos Grenadier has been put through its paces in prototype form. Ineos has opened the doors at its partner’s testing facility in Austria for a select few journalists to test the upcoming Grenadier four-wheel drive in as a prototype review. Not yet launched and not yet finalised for
Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior revealed ahead launch
Nissan’s Navara rival to the Ford Ranger FX4 Max, Toyota Hilux Rugged X and Mazda BT-50 Thunder has been shown ahead of its official launch. Nissan is on the cusp of launching its new Navara PRO-4X Warrior, revealing images of the production model ahead of its official debut. Finalising validation
Land Rover Defender crowned best designed car in the world
A third win for Land Rover in design category at annual World Car of the Year awards. Land Rover’s new Defender has been judged the 2021 World Car Design of the Year, as part of the annual World Car Awards that recognise automotive excellence. Highlighting new vehicles with innovation and
Ford partners with ARB for Ranger and Everest accessories
ARB accessories will soon be on the options list at Ford dealers for both Ranger ute and Everest wagon. Ford Australia today announced that it will offer ARB accessories at the dealership level on new Ranger and Everest models and are covered by Ford’s full five-year warranty. While the list
Wolf retro electric ute from Alpha Motor detailed
The third vehicle from US EV startup features single or dual electric motors, up to 440km range and 1360kg tow capacity. One of many EV startups aiming for a slice of the lucrative US pickup market, California-based Alpha Motor Corporation has unveiled their ‘Wolf’ pickup/ute. Described as a “fun utility
Hummer SUV: What electric off-roading looks like
GMC has revealed images and details on its first all-electric off-roader, the Hummer SUV. Joining the likes of Rivian’s R1S and Tesla’s Cybertruck, GMC’s Hummer EV shows what the first iteration of electric off-roaders looks like. Sitting on a shortened version of the Hummer pickup truck’s electric architecture, the battery