14 Jul 2020

Mazda BT-50 cab-chassis confirmed, spec details slip

We’ve attained pictures and further details on the BT-50 ute before it hits the road. Ahead of its launch later this year, Mazda’s new BT-50 ute is rolling off the production line and being readied to hit the road (and off road). While Mazda isn’t able to announce all details

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19 Jun 2020

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon review Australia

Finally, the all-new Jeep Gladiator arrives in Australia. Here is our first-drive review of the Rubicon. THE GOOD:  Uncompromised off-road ability, good on-road composure and comfort, nails the adventurous fit-for-purpose brief. THE BAD: No diesel option, a more affordable entry model would be welcome. IN A NUTSHELL: Sure, it isn’t

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17 Jun 2020

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

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17 Jun 2020

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

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Mazda headlight bt-50
15 Jun 2020

New Mazda BT-50: more teased prior to reveal

Mazda is close to revealing its new BT-50, and we’ve dissected its fraternal twin to figure out what to expect. UPDATE: Mazda has now shown the headlight design and some grille in its latest social mdeia post, with the full unveiled just two days away.          

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2021 Ford Ranger rendering
11 Jun 2020

Next-gen V6 Ford Ranger on target to launch next year

New Ford Ranger with V6 turbo diesel and its VW Amarok sibling are getting closer to launch date. Ford’s next-generation Ranger ute is likely to launch next year following news from VW that it’s new Amarok – based on the new Ford Ranger ute – will be “for sale by

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28 May 2020

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

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Hyundai dual-cab ute rendering
30 Apr 2020

Hyundai Australia “very detailed” about new dual-cab ute

Here is the latest rendering of Hyundai’s new dual-cab ute, and we can also share the latest details. CHECK THIS out: industrial designer Enoch Gonzales has rendered what the inaugural Hyundai dual-cab ute will look like, and we think it looks good.  The Philippines designer has even named the creation

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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2020 review australia 83%
13 Mar 2020

2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX review

Mitsubishi has given its Triton-based Pajero Sport a facelift for 2020 with some noticeable enhancements outside and not as visible improvements underneath. We road-tested the base-grade GLX to see what they bring to the table in this value-edged offering. THE GOOD: Value, off-road ability, comfy cabin, easy driveability THE BAD:

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04 Mar 2020

Holden sales plummet, 23 months of gloom for new car market

The FCAI has released its Vfacts report for February and none of it’s good news unless you were one of the brands which bucked the downward sales trend. There were close to 300 fewer cars sold every day last month compared to February 2019, making February 2020 the 23rd month

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VW Amarok Core V6 manual 78%
21 Feb 2020

2020 VW Amarok V6 manual Core review

LITTLE MORE THAN 12 months ago Volkswagen unleashed its cut-price Amarok Core V6, offering one of the dual-cab ute market’s gruntiest options for a touch over $50,000. And we say it’s the gruntiest option now given that Mercedes-Benz has pulled its X-Class offering – the only V6 rival to the

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Jeep Gladiator Australia review 80%
15 Jan 2020

2020 Jeep Gladiator Review

Jeep Gladiator review with price, specs, performance, ride and handling, interior, ownership, and independent car expert verdict and score.

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US pickups in Australia
07 Jan 2020

OZ-BOUND PICKUPS: American utes due in Australia this year

Is bigger better? This year there are even more American pickup trucks arriving into Australian showrooms.

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07 Jan 2020

Top 5 best-selling cars of 2019

These were the top five SUVs, passenger cars and light commercial utes Australians purchased in 2019.

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Towing 3500kg caravan ranger
04 Dec 2019

Why a 3500kg tow rating may not really be a 3500kg tow rating

Can tow 3500kg! The claim is there in big bold letters in the brochure, but here’s why your 3500kg tow rating may not really be a 3500kg tow rating.

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