2026 Toyota HiLux revealed: Iconic ute gets comprehensive overhaul
The 2026 Toyota HiLux brings Australian design, electric power from Q1 2026, updated diesel drivetrain and major tech upgrades.
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Ford brings back Ranger Black Edition for 2026
The Ford Ranger Black Edition is back for 2026, with Ford confirming the limited-run model is now available to order ahead of arrivals in October 2025.
Worksite-ready $48k (driveaway) Ford Ranger Tradie 4X4
Ford introduces limited-run Ford Ranger Tradie with 3.2L five-cylinder turbo-diesel and six-speed auto from $47,990 driveaway. For those who don’t want fancy stuff like carpet in their 4X4 ute, the new Ford Ranger Tradie is based on the vinyl-floored Ranger…
Throwback Thursday: Suzuki Carry 4X4
Who remembers the Suzuki Carry 4X4? This rare example of the breed is for sale… Here’s a Throwback Thursday for those dreaming of Thai holidays long gone. A lick of red paint, a rear canopy, a few lights and killer…
Weird Wednesday: Ford Maverick
It’s gotta be a Weird Wednesday when we bring you the Ford Maverick… a ute based on a wagon that was originally based on a soft-roader. For this week’s Weird Wednesday we bring you renderings of the Bronco Sport-based Ford…
Throwback Thursday: this GQ Patrol Cab Chassis is so, so mint!
How’s this for a mint GQ Patrol Cab Chassis for Throwback Thursday?! Currently advertised on Carsales, this second-owner GQ has a super-low 134,000km on the odo and it has been fully restored. Powered by Nissan’s venerable TD42 4.2L inline six-cylinder…
All-new Ford F-150 pick-up revealed… but not in right hand drive :(
The covers have come off the all-new Ford F-150 pick-up truck, the most important vehicle in the 117-year old manufacturer’s line-up, but it will only be built in left-hand drive. Sadly, we have confirmation that the all-new Ford F-150 pick-up…
All-New Mazda BT-50 revealed
The all-new Mazda BT-50 revealed today will go on sale in Australia towards the end of this year with a 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, a 1000kg payload, a 3500kg towing capacity, state-of-the-art safety and an all-new look. The all-new Mazda…
Exclusive: We drive the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon in Australia
We can’t get out hands on a press vehicle yet but anyone can head to a dealer and sample the new Jeep Gladiator Rubicon in Australia… so we did. That’s right folks, we driven the all-new Jeep Gladiator Rubicon in…
Cannon to fire at Ranger and HiLux this year
Great Wall Motors to launch P Series Ranger and HiLux rival in Australia later this year. Despite the massive impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus on the world’s automotive industry, Great Wall Motors (GWM) has managed to ramp-up production in China…
The Five Best Dual-Cab Utes for Under $15,000 (AND ONE OF THE WORST)
Dual-cab utes have become the bread and butter of the 4X4 scene in Australia, and it’s easy to see why. They’ll be a comfortable daily driver, they’ll fit in tight car spaces, you’ll fit five in there (just), and there…
