Want the latest in
Vehicles?
Join thousands of readers who get the latest updates, trends, and insights straight to their inbox.
By subscribing to our newsletter, you help us remain free for all.
Follow us on:
Advertisement
Vehicles
Toyota to kill LandCruiser in US… and 300 Series development at a standstill
According to a report in automotive website Motor Authority, Toyota is set to kill LandCruiser in the US prior to the launch of the new 300 Series model next year. US-based website Motor Authority claims a dealer source told it…
New safety regs to include mandatory AEB fitment
A new Australian Government Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) aims to reduce road trauma through the mandatory fitment of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to new vehicles from July 2022. According to a press release from the Australian New Car Assessment Program…
Volkswagen Amarok W580 gets Walkinshaw treatment
Volkswagen has turned to Walkinshaw to tweak its powerful TDV6 4X4 ute resulting in the Amarok W580, which is described as a GT-spec ute. The new Amarok W580 4X4 ute is the result of a 12-month collaboration between Volkswagen Australia…
Throwback Thursday: Is this the sweetest V8 FJ LandCruiser ever?
This week’s Throwback Thursday is a little different because, in a way, this immaculate old-school Toyota FJ LandCruiser is essentially an all-new vehicle. That’s right, this week’s Throwback Thursday is a totally revamped Toyota FJ LandCruiser with a stonking 6.2-litre…
ANCAP slaps Jeep Gladiator with three-star safety rating
The Jeep Gladiator was today slapped with a less-than glowing three-star safety rating by ANCAP. The Jeep Gladiator 4X4 ute range has today been given a three-star safety rating by ANCAP following last year’s testing of the Jeep Wrangler on…
Electric off-roader with portals? Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4²
The Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4² concept vehicle is designed to show that EVs can go “farther than the road network”. According to the press release, the Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4² concept vehicle is “an electric car of extremes”, and apparently it has…
Custom 4X4: No worries Nissan Patrol
We take a look at Shayden Sievers 2002 Nissan Patrol DX, a custom build, bush-capable, no worries vehicle perfectly set up for camping.
GWM Cannon 4X4 Ute to fire in Australia in this year
GWM Australia has just announced that the Cannon 4X4 ute will launch in Australia before the end of the year. Great Wall Motors (GWM) will launch the Cannon 4×4 ute in Australia in Q4 2020 in three dual-cab model grades:…
Isuzu MU-X Onyx: Less chrome but more bling
The Isuzu MU-X Onyx Edition adds new features and enhanced styling to the brand’s top-spec 4X4 wagon. The Isuzu MU-X Onyx Edition from Isuzu Ute Australia is a new offering based on the top-spec LS-T variant but with unique aesthetic…
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Too much power is never enough
It might not be much chop off-road but for those after blacktop thrills the updated 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is sure to deliver. With a stonking 6.2-litre supercharged V8 making a claimed 522kW of power and 868Nm of torque,…
Ford Bronco Overland Concept on 35s. Yes please!
Ford has revealed a Bronco Overland Concept vehicle to kick off this year’s Bronco Super Celebration East in Townsend, Tennessee. The Bronco Super Celebration is claimed to be the largest North American gathering of classic Ford Broncos and, in addition…
Tested: Mazda’s All-New BT-50. Better than Isuzu D-MAX?
Mazda’s all-new BT-50 is finally in showrooms… but why would you buy it over the Isuzu D-MAX with which it shares its DNA? We get behind the wheel to find out. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’d likely…
New Mitsubishi warranty in breach of the law?
Could the new Mitsubishi warranty of 10-years/200,000km be in breach of Australian Consumer Law? The new Mitsubishi warranty period of 10-years/200,000km could be in breach of Australian Consumer Law (ACL) according to the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA). As recently…
Revealed: all-new Mazda BT-50 genuine accessories range
Mazda Australia has developed a comprehensive range of BT-50 genuine accessories to coincide with the all-new ute’s launch. To coincide with the launch of Mazda’s all-new 4×4 ute, a comprehensive BT-50 genuine-accessories range has also been revealed. While our drive…
A petrol gennie: Ford’s answer to EV range anxiety?
We’re going to throw this one in the Weird Wednesday basket: it seems as though a good ol’ petrol gennie could be Ford’s answer to overcome EV range anxiety. It’s gotta be a Weird Wednesday when a petrol gennie may…
