Kia Tasman SUV in the works? Ute-based seven-seat off-road wagon could be a match for Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and even Toyota Prado!

Kia Tasman SUV in the works? Ute-based seven-seat off-road wagon could be a match for Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and even Toyota Prado!

28 Apr 2025 by Chris Thompson

If any publicity is good publicity, Kia Australia must be rapt with the public’s response to the Tasman ute. ...Read more
What does the 2026 Volkswagen Amarok Walkinshaw need to include to succeed against performance ute rivals like the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior and Ford Ranger Raptor? | Opinion

What does the 2026 Volkswagen Amarok Walkinshaw need to include to succeed against performance ute rivals like the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior and Ford Ranger Raptor? | Opinion

26 Apr 2025 by Marcus Craft

Details have been hinted at, and speculated about, and shadowy arty teasers have further whet the appetite of Amarok fans everywhere but still information about the upcoming Walkinshaw VW Amarok ...Read more
Australia's first plug-in hybrid van arrives: 2025 Ford Transit Custom PHEV and EV price and specs detailed to take on Volkswagen Transporter and LDV eDeliver 7

Australia's first plug-in hybrid van arrives: 2025 Ford Transit Custom PHEV and EV price and specs detailed to take on Volkswagen Transporter and LDV eDeliver 7

24 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Australia’s van segment finally has its first plug-in hybrid: the 2025 Ford Transit Custom PHEV. ...Read more
Nissan Navara's revolutionary 'global truck' successor less than three years away with Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival set to power up : reports

Nissan Navara's revolutionary 'global truck' successor less than three years away with Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival set to power up : reports

23 Apr 2025 by Chris Thompson

A Nissan Americas executive has hinted at the future of the brand’s ute and pick-up family becoming much more streamlined. ...Read more
'You have to be kidding?': Forums blow up after 2025 Kia Tasman price confirmed

'You have to be kidding?': Forums blow up after 2025 Kia Tasman price confirmed

22 Apr 2025 by Laura Berry

Kia’s recent pricing announcement for its Tasman ute has caused the internet to explode, with many enthusiasts and prospective buyers weighing in on the debate about whether or not the newcomer ...Read more
Where is the 2026 Ford Everest PHEV? The update on the plug-in hybrid version of Australia's best-selling large SUV and Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X rival

Where is the 2026 Ford Everest PHEV? The update on the plug-in hybrid version of Australia's best-selling large SUV and Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X rival

20 Apr 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

With the eagerly-anticipated Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) finally hitting showrooms in the middle of this year to give the BYD Shark 6 PHEV a run for its money, is that where ...Read more
'They're in the works': From a true Toyota LandCruiser Prado rival to a rougher, tougher BYD Shark 6 dual-cab ute, the Chinese brand has detailed its BOLD product plans for Australia

'They're in the works': From a true Toyota LandCruiser Prado rival to a rougher, tougher BYD Shark 6 dual-cab ute, the Chinese brand has detailed its BOLD product plans for Australia

20 Apr 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

Chinese brand BYD is plotting an SUV and ute-lead takeover of the Australian new-car market, with the carmaker's local executives promising ladder-frame SUVs and even a tougher Shark 6 ute as part of ...Read more
Too many ute options in Australia? From the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark to the upcoming MG U9 and Foton Tunland, how many pick-ups is too many? | Analysis

Too many ute options in Australia? From the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark to the upcoming MG U9 and Foton Tunland, how many pick-ups is too many? | Analysis

19 Apr 2025 by Stephen Ottley

Can you have too much of a good thing? Australians love utes and in recent years we’ve seen more and more brands look to capitalise on that, but it may not be a case of the more the merrier. ...Read more
Top three for MG? Chinese giant aims to take on Mazda, Ford and Hyundai with its Ford Ranger rivalling 2025 MG U9 ute, Toyota Kluger rivalling QS SUV and more hybrid models

Top three for MG? Chinese giant aims to take on Mazda, Ford and Hyundai with its Ford Ranger rivalling 2025 MG U9 ute, Toyota Kluger rivalling QS SUV and more hybrid models

18 Apr 2025 by Tim Nicholson

MG might have only been a popular mainstream brand for a few years, but the bullish carmaker is intent on being a top-three brand in Australia quite soon. Read more
Good news for Australian car buyers: How US tariffs and global 'disruption' could mean better prices and supply according to Volkswagen as it eyes stiff competition with BYD, MG and LDV

Good news for Australian car buyers: How US tariffs and global 'disruption' could mean better prices and supply according to Volkswagen as it eyes stiff competition with BYD, MG and LDV

17 Apr 2025 by Tom White

Why Australia is more important than ever to new car brands as US tariffs impact global car industry according to VW. Read more
Toyota's most expensive model! 2025 Toyota Tundra Platinum added to 4WD pick-up range, but what's the price for this new Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado rival?

Toyota's most expensive model! 2025 Toyota Tundra Platinum added to 4WD pick-up range, but what's the price for this new Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado rival?

16 Apr 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Behold, Australia’s most expensive Toyota! ...Read more
Chinese brand vows to 'rigourously' tune its incoming Ford Ranger, Kia Tasman and BYD Shark 6 rival to Australian conditions: 2025 MG U9 ute begins testing on local roads

Chinese brand vows to 'rigourously' tune its incoming Ford Ranger, Kia Tasman and BYD Shark 6 rival to Australian conditions: 2025 MG U9 ute begins testing on local roads

15 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

MG promises its upcoming ute will be suited to Australian conditions. Read more
Mazda is back! Can the brand keep Ford off its back this year with updated 2025 Mazda CX-60, updated BT-50 ute and strong sales of the Mazda CX-3 small SUV?

Mazda is back! Can the brand keep Ford off its back this year with updated 2025 Mazda CX-60, updated BT-50 ute and strong sales of the Mazda CX-3 small SUV?

15 Apr 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Mazda seems back on track in 2025 for a bumper sales year. Read more
MG to launch a Land Rover Defender rival? 2025 MG Cyber X teased ahead of Shanghai motor show but will it be more Suzuki Jimny or Tesla Model Y?

MG to launch a Land Rover Defender rival? 2025 MG Cyber X teased ahead of Shanghai motor show but will it be more Suzuki Jimny or Tesla Model Y?

14 Apr 2025 by Tom White

MG to launch boxy off-road SUV - but will it challenge GWM's Tank 300 or aim for lifestyle buyers? Read more
China is winning! While BYD Shark 6, Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and GWM Haval Jolion sales roar ahead, established brands and evergreen models are suffering in a shrinking new-vehicle market

China is winning! While BYD Shark 6, Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and GWM Haval Jolion sales roar ahead, established brands and evergreen models are suffering in a shrinking new-vehicle market

14 Apr 2025 by James Cleary

It was building for a long time, but now the giant wave of Chinese challenger brands entering the Australian new-car market has hit our shores with a vengeance. Read more
2026 Ford Ranger to evolve, expand: what's next for Australia's best-seller as it fends off the facelifted Toyota HiLux, Kia Tasman, next-gen Nissan Navara and MG U9 ute

2026 Ford Ranger to evolve, expand: what's next for Australia's best-seller as it fends off the facelifted Toyota HiLux, Kia Tasman, next-gen Nissan Navara and MG U9 ute

13 Apr 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

The Ford Ranger is undergoing an evolution that will see Australia’s best-selling vehicle grow in size as well as scope, as it fends off the coming Toyota HiLux facelift and all-new rivals like ...Read more
Everything we want to see in the 2026 Nissan Navara as next-generation Triton-based ute is finally locked-in to fight the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, and BYD Shark 6 | Opinion

Everything we want to see in the 2026 Nissan Navara as next-generation Triton-based ute is finally locked-in to fight the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, and BYD Shark 6 | Opinion

12 Apr 2025 by Marcus Craft

Here's our wishlist for the next-generation Nissan Navara Read more
'Policy theatre': Australia's EV industry slams Dutton's plan to waive penalties for car brands that sell polluting petrol and diesel utes and SUVs under Labor's emissions scheme

'Policy theatre': Australia's EV industry slams Dutton's plan to waive penalties for car brands that sell polluting petrol and diesel utes and SUVs under Labor's emissions scheme

11 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Polestar Australia and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) have slammed the Coalition’s proposed plan to scrap fines for carmakers that exceed emissions targets under the New Vehicle Efficiency ...Read more
Nissan's next partner? Global tech giant with six new electric cars on standby wants to revive Nissan as it loses sales to Chinese EV brands BYD, XPeng and Geely: report

Nissan's next partner? Global tech giant with six new electric cars on standby wants to revive Nissan as it loses sales to Chinese EV brands BYD, XPeng and Geely: report

11 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Just days after reports emerged that iPhone-maker Foxconn had secured a deal with Mitsubishi to supply its EVs for the Australian market, the Taiwanese electronics giant appears to be pitching itself ...Read more
"It's better than the Ford Ranger Raptor": Chinese brand JAC makes huge claim about its fire-breathing PHEV ute the 2025 JAC T9 Hunter

"It's better than the Ford Ranger Raptor": Chinese brand JAC makes huge claim about its fire-breathing PHEV ute the 2025 JAC T9 Hunter

11 Apr 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

Chinese newcomer brand JAC has made a huge call over its incoming T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid ute, with its senior executives declaring the potent dual-cab "better than a Ranger Raptor". ...Read more