New $65k Gladiator could have 3.5-tonne towing
Jeep will bring another Gladiator model to Australia that could be a new work ute in the market. Want a Gladiator but need beefier towing and payload? Jeep Australia will introduce a more affordable Gladiator in the next six months that could just be the ticket. Paring back the well-equipped
Video Walkaround: New Mazda BT-50 ute
Mazda unveils its ute, and here’s our first walkaround with the real thing. Mazda has finally lifted the sheets on its new Mazda BT-50 ute which will go on sale in Australia later this year. We were allowed to take a sneak peek on the model earlier this month, ahead
Official: New Mazda BT-50 revealed, full pics here
Mazda has finally shown us the next-gen BT-50 ute. Mazda has finally lifted the sheet on its new Mazda BT-50 ute which will go on sale in Australia later this year. While we’ve sat in and checked it out already under embargo, we can’t show you our walkaround video until
New Toyota Hilux unveiled, improves towing
Toyota’s 2020 Hilux update gets more power, more torque, more towing capacity, and nicer technology. Toyota has unveiled its facelifted Hilux with “significant improvements to performance, fuel economy, ride comfort, towing and equipment levels.” Chief among enhancements is an upgrade to the 2.8-litre diesel turbo engine, which now produces 150kW
Mazda slashes $10k off BT-50, sharp driveaway deals on SUVs
Mazda has unveiled some big savings on models across its range, with the biggest deals on its out-going BT-50 ute. Mazda has listed sharp savings across almost its entire lineup of utes, SUVs, and passenger cars to motivate buyers during June’s seasonal end of year financial savings sales. It should
Exclusive: Next-gen RAM 1500 V8 arrives for testing in Australia
This is the first look at the next-generation 2020 RAM 1500 Limited DT in Australia before its factory-backed conversion. The next-generation Ram 1500 ‘DT’ has landed in Australia and begun testing before its on-sale which is due late-2020 or early next year. The new generation ‘DT’ Ram 1500 is planned
Mahindra’s new 2020 PikUp ute range
A simpler lineup underpins Mahindra’s updated ute range for 2020, which brings better tech and a bump in price. A jump in price for the 2020 Mahindra PikUp range reflects the addition of new gear and a facelift for the budget-focused Indian ute. Refreshed with a new fascia consisting of
The ultimate 4×4 camper is up for sale
Incredible MAN off-road camper and Hamen dual-axle trailer are up for grabs. SNAG YOURSELF a deal on this military-grade camper, built by Queensland’s SLR Motorhomes and based on the tough-as-concrete 2017 MAN TGM 16.290 4×4 Off Road Expedition Vehicle, which is being sold as part of a liquidation. The extreme
Market slumps as Kia moves close to top three
March was not a good month for car sales in Australia, though a few car makers bucked the negative trend. THE AUSTRALIAN car market has posted its 24th month of slowing sales, as March 2020 recorded a horror show for most brands, the industry as a whole moving 81,690 units
Audi and VW change logos for social distancing
VW has only just updated its logo and Audi has never dared touch its, but hard times around the globe see both pull their logos apart. LIKE ALL industries, the automotive sector is preparing to be hit hard this year as the financial and health-related toll from the COVIS-19 coronavirus
Guaranteed: Mazda Assured locks in future car value
Guaranteed future values on new Mazdas will be better for some customers and might help the Japanese brand lift private sales. MAZDA AUSTRALIA will add peace of mind to customers with its new Mazda Assured program, locking in a guaranteed value on any new car purchase when using Mazda Finance.
2020 Nissan Navara update revealed
A few light changes and nicer ST-grade equipment arrive to Nissan’s trusty Navara ute before an expected facelift. NISSAN HAS introduced some changes to its MY20 Navara, improving comfort across the dual-cab ute range and livening up its ST model grade. Underpinning structural changes are improved NVH (noise, vibration, and
2020 Jeep Gladiator price matches Ford Ranger Raptor
Australia’s only open-air ute will arrive soon and pricing for the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon starts square at its rival the Ford Ranger Raptor. JEEP’S ALL-NEW Gladiator ute is almost in Australia and will be priced from $75,490 plus on-road costs. The first Gladiator since 1963, the new dual-cab ute which
Subaru WRX manual to live on in next generation
There’s a lot of rumour about what the next-generation WRX will bring, but one thing that seems certain now is that it will continue to offer stick-shift thrills. WHILE NO one beyond the walls of Subaru can confirm what new drivetrain the next-generation Subaru WRX will really house, we can
Diesel power: VW Golf GTD gets clean diesel donk
The first performance variant of VW’s popular Golf range will be revealed in a few week’s time at the Geneva motor show.