Limited-edition Isuzu D-Max Blade takes on zombies
Isuzu UK has launched a new advertising campaign this morning showing off the limited-edition Isuzu D-Max Blade’s zombie dodging ability.
Isuzu Motorsports finishes strongly at Oz Safari
The 2014 Australasian Safari has been run and won, with Isuzu Motorsports claiming three class wins including a first in the production class.
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’.
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.
Australian New Car Market Hits Record High in 2023
Our complete round up of the Australian car sales results for 2023 according to VFACTS.
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
Best trick dual-cab utes for fifty-odd grand
2021 sees new dual-cab ute special editions and facelifts vie for attention. Here are five top picks for utes to buy around $50,000. There are plenty of different utes on the market but here we’re looking at the top deals for tricked-up dual-cab utes on the market for between $50-60K.
GWM Tank 300 Preview Drive
We test drive a prototype of the GWM Tank 300 that could soon be offered on sale in Australia. GWM/Haval is on a mission to quickly become a top-ten car brand in Australia. It is doing so with growing sales for Haval H6 and Jolion, the new GWM Ute, and
Mazda launching 10 hybrids and three EVs
Mazda has confirmed a sweeping new range of hybrid and electrified vehicles will arrive in showrooms by 2025. Japanese brand Mazda has been cautious compared to some other rival manufacturers in adopting electric vehicles, with the new MX-30 the first such model. However, it has announced a full offensive of
Is this a preview of Hyundai’s Aussie dual-cab ute?
Hyundai reveals the first look at an all-new model, the Santa Cruz ute. Hyundai has unveiled its Santa Cruz ute, a recreational monocoque chassis ute for the North American market. We know that Hyundai Australia won’t be bringing it here anytime soon, and that’s likely on account of it being
Mazda BT-50 Thunder rolls in
Mazda joins the ‘tough-truck’ ute brigade with its own Aussie spin-off, the BT-50 Thunder. Mazda Australia has pieced together a unique BT-50 model based on new 2021 underpinnings and using bespoke parts designed by the local engineering team, and with a name somewhat inspired if you’re a ute-loving Acca Dacca
MG in top ten, China claiming more and more sales
The Australian new car sales chart is quickly changing with 2021 showing that China and in particular SAIC Motor brand MG and competitor GWM are fast becoming popular options for buyers. As we reported last month, January saw China become the fourth largest country of origin for new car sales
Land Rover on Defender ute: “Watch this space”
Land Rover Defender ute poised to return in a flash all-new generation model. Land Rover is again speaking about the possibility of a new Defender ute based on the latest generation monocoque platform. Firming possible plans, Jaguar Land Rover’s executive director of vehicle programmes Nick Collins told Autocar that “there is
Lions to dragons: Chinese cars surge as no Holdens sold
Holden sales hit zero and Chinese manufactured cars overtook German in a bonza January new car sales boost. New car sales are surging across the board with Aussies purchasing more cars last month than in many recent Januaries. But things have changed significantly in just a few years according to