Is the Ford Everest Super Duty happening? Could the beefed-up Ford Ranger variant work as an SUV with GMC Yukon Denali-beating towing power?

Is the Ford Everest Super Duty happening? Could the beefed-up Ford Ranger variant work as an SUV with GMC Yukon Denali-beating towing power?

27 Apr 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

Hot on the heels of the Ford Ranger Super Duty, is a Super Duty version of the Everest in the pipeline?With the upcoming GMC Yukon Denali the new SUV towing champion in Australia at 3628kg – pipping ...Read more
2025 Kia Tasman price and specs comparison: How does the bold new ute shape up against the popular Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max? 

2025 Kia Tasman price and specs comparison: How does the bold new ute shape up against the popular Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max? 

25 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Kia Australia has some big expectations for its incoming Tasman ute. Most notable is the brand's aim of off-loading 20,000 units in its first full year, the equivalent to one quarter of the Tasman’s ...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
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
Two-speed 2026 Toyota HiLux strategy revealed as Australia's former best-seller is set to encircle Ford Ranger, BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and other hybrid utes

Two-speed 2026 Toyota HiLux strategy revealed as Australia's former best-seller is set to encircle Ford Ranger, BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and other hybrid utes

19 Apr 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

Is Toyota preparing two completely different utes to replace the ageing current HiLux in Australia from next year? The first is the widely-speculated but as-yet publicly unconfirmed facelift of today ...Read more
Ford: Trump administration 'listens to us'

Ford: Trump administration 'listens to us'

16 Apr 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

Is Ford worried about the economic fallout from the US Federal Government’s hard line on imported vehicle tariffs and other controversial policy changes?With the company priding itself as the ‘most ...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
How Ford, Holden and Aussie-built Toyotas could have not only survived but thrived if the Australian government had introduced tariffs again | Opinion

How Ford, Holden and Aussie-built Toyotas could have not only survived but thrived if the Australian government had introduced tariffs again | Opinion

6 Apr 2025 by Stephen Ottley

Could the Australian car industry have been saved? Read more
Toyota was right: Australia's best-selling diesel dual-cab utes have a big China problem 

Toyota was right: Australia's best-selling diesel dual-cab utes have a big China problem 

6 Apr 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

The Ford Ranger might have found itself back on top of Australia’s sales charts in March, but a dig into the numbers reveal cracks in the sales ambitions of the Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D ...Read more
World-first Ford Ranger Super Duty shocks with beefy fresh look and bold can-do attitude, but can this Australian-developed pick-up scare the Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado?

World-first Ford Ranger Super Duty shocks with beefy fresh look and bold can-do attitude, but can this Australian-developed pick-up scare the Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado?

4 Apr 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

World firsts don’t come along every day, but today is just such a day… and an Aussie ute world first at that – with the unveiling of the Ford Ranger Super Duty. ...Read more
Ford Ranger is back, BYD Shark 6 bites and Toyota LandCruiser Prado powers into frame as new-car sales level out in April in Australia

Ford Ranger is back, BYD Shark 6 bites and Toyota LandCruiser Prado powers into frame as new-car sales level out in April in Australia

3 Apr 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

The Ford Ranger, BYD Shark 6 and Toyota LandCruiser Prado were among the big movers of Australia's new-vehicle market in March, as the overall sales decline appeared to slow. Read more
Much better looking! New image of Kia Tasman ute surfaces ahead of Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival's launch

Much better looking! New image of Kia Tasman ute surfaces ahead of Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival's launch

1 Apr 2025 by Laura Berry

An image has surfaced of Kia’s Tasman sporting a cosmetic change that many say makes a big difference to the look of the ute ahead of its Aussie launch. ...Read more
I quietly judged Ford Ranger Raptor owners. I was wrong | Opinion

I quietly judged Ford Ranger Raptor owners. I was wrong | Opinion

31 Mar 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

I’m going to be totally honest with you, when news of the first Ford Ranger Raptor surfaced, I felt it was little more than an automotive curiosity. ...Read more
Is it finally here? Updated Ford Bronco 4WD spotted testing in Australia as retro rival to Tank 300, Jeep Wrangler and Land Rover Defender

Is it finally here? Updated Ford Bronco 4WD spotted testing in Australia as retro rival to Tank 300, Jeep Wrangler and Land Rover Defender

27 Mar 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

Is this a prototype of the 2027 Ford Bronco? Read more
Say goodbye to V6-powered utes: Why Australia's new emissions regulations and hybrid utes such as the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha will signal the end of the big engined dual-cabs | Opinion

Say goodbye to V6-powered utes: Why Australia's new emissions regulations and hybrid utes such as the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha will signal the end of the big engined dual-cabs | Opinion

11 Mar 2025 by Marcus Craft

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) applies to new cars sold in the Australian market and is aimed at keeping Australia on track to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, so said the Federal ...Read more
Is Australia's love affair with utes over? Sales of Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton plummet. And how did Toyota know? | Analysis

Is Australia's love affair with utes over? Sales of Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton plummet. And how did Toyota know? | Analysis

10 Mar 2025 by Laura Berry

Utes have been up there with the most popular vehicles bought by Australians for years, but sales have dropped significantly in 2025 signalling a huge change in buyer behaviour. ...Read more
7 ways Ford can improve the Ranger ute: 2026 Ford Ranger ute needs these fixes to fight off BYD Shark 6, Kia Tasman, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton

7 ways Ford can improve the Ranger ute: 2026 Ford Ranger ute needs these fixes to fight off BYD Shark 6, Kia Tasman, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton

9 Mar 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

Here are the changes that we would like to see on the 2026 Ford Ranger facelift. Read more
Ford declares Ranger PHEV has no rivals, dismissing challenges from BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV

Ford declares Ranger PHEV has no rivals, dismissing challenges from BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV

8 Mar 2025 by Stephen Ottley

Ford isn’t taking any prisoners when it comes to the introduction of its Ranger PHEV (plug-in hybrid), openly dismissing the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV as serious rivals. ...Read more
2025 Ford Ranger PHEV ute price and specs detailed: can it compete with the plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha?

2025 Ford Ranger PHEV ute price and specs detailed: can it compete with the plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha?

5 Mar 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Ford Australia has officially confirmed prices and details for its highly-anticipated plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Ranger ute. Read more
Crucial details revealed! 2025 Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid ute to deliver more power than diesel V6 variants, but is enough to rival the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV?

Crucial details revealed! 2025 Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid ute to deliver more power than diesel V6 variants, but is enough to rival the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV?

17 Feb 2025 by Samuel Irvine

More crucial powertrain details for the incoming Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid have been revealed. Read more
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