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
Shots fired in ute wars! 2025 GWM Cannon range expanded to capture market territory from Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and BYD Shark 6

Shots fired in ute wars! 2025 GWM Cannon range expanded to capture market territory from Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and BYD Shark 6

17 Apr 2025 by James Cleary

While the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max are still hugely popular, the established order in the Australian ute market continues to be challenged by newer brands and models like the BYD ...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
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
'That's one of our weapons': As Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Nissan and more head upmarket, Chinese giant GWM commits to affordability with models like the Haval Jolion, Cannon ute and Ora electric car

'That's one of our weapons': As Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Nissan and more head upmarket, Chinese giant GWM commits to affordability with models like the Haval Jolion, Cannon ute and Ora electric car

29 Mar 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Why GWM is committed to staying affordable despite rivals increasing in price. Read more
The biggest threat to Hyundai and Kia? Former Holden engineer to give GWM the edge over Chinese rivals with Australia-specific ride and handling program but when will the changes arrive on the GWM Haval H6, Tank 300, and Cannon ute?

The biggest threat to Hyundai and Kia? Former Holden engineer to give GWM the edge over Chinese rivals with Australia-specific ride and handling program but when will the changes arrive on the GWM Haval H6, Tank 300, and Cannon ute?

26 Mar 2025 by Tim Nicholson

GWM local ride and handling program to kick off this year, may also incorporate ADAS systems improvements. Read more
All cars could be Chinese in Australia by 2040! The rise and rise of MG, BYD, GWM, Geely, LDV, Deepal, JAC, Chery and more | Opinion

All cars could be Chinese in Australia by 2040! The rise and rise of MG, BYD, GWM, Geely, LDV, Deepal, JAC, Chery and more | Opinion

22 Mar 2025 by Laura Berry

The rapid and seemingly unstoppable expansion of Chinese carmakers is something to behold.But is it too far-fetched to think all cars will be Chinese within the next 20 years? Or is it naive not to ...Read more
Where are the EVs? GWM Ora trails the MG4 and BYD Dolphin for electric car sales, but what are the Chinese brand's plans to tackle Tesla, Kia, Hyundai and more

Where are the EVs? GWM Ora trails the MG4 and BYD Dolphin for electric car sales, but what are the Chinese brand's plans to tackle Tesla, Kia, Hyundai and more

20 Mar 2025 by Tim Nicholson

When will GWM launch more EVs to challenge BYD and MG? Read more
This Chinese brand could outsell Nissan, Isuzu and even MG in 2025! How the GWM Haval Jolion and H6 SUVs and Cannon ute will help boost sales

This Chinese brand could outsell Nissan, Isuzu and even MG in 2025! How the GWM Haval Jolion and H6 SUVs and Cannon ute will help boost sales

18 Mar 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Every new Chinese auto brand that launches in Australia has bold ambitions and even bolder sales targets. Some claim they want to be the top brand in Australia, others declare they will usurp much- ...Read more
Updated family SUV revealed! 2025 GWM Haval H6 right-hand drive update revealed as brand prepares to battle MG HS, Mitsubishi Outlander and Kia Sportage family SUVs

Updated family SUV revealed! 2025 GWM Haval H6 right-hand drive update revealed as brand prepares to battle MG HS, Mitsubishi Outlander and Kia Sportage family SUVs

17 Mar 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Fresh details of the right-hand-drive version of GWM’s updated Haval H6 have recently surfaced in Chinese media.CarsGuide has previously reported on the facelift to the Haval H6, but the latest ...Read more
Resale heroes! The mid-sized SUVs that hold their value best. Exclusive report reveals the winners and losers from Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester to the Kia Sportage, Mazda Cx-5 and Haval H6 | Analysis

Resale heroes! The mid-sized SUVs that hold their value best. Exclusive report reveals the winners and losers from Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester to the Kia Sportage, Mazda Cx-5 and Haval H6 | Analysis

8 Mar 2025 by Laura Berry

CarsGuide’s data analytics team has crunched the numbers to find out how well popular mid-sized SUVs hold their value. This insight means you can buy a new car now knowing it’ll likely be ...Read more
Tough 4WD undercuts rivals by $8000! 2025 GWM Tank 300 turbo-diesel smashes Isuzu MU-X and Ford Everest on price and blows away the Jeep Wrangler by more than $30,000

Tough 4WD undercuts rivals by $8000! 2025 GWM Tank 300 turbo-diesel smashes Isuzu MU-X and Ford Everest on price and blows away the Jeep Wrangler by more than $30,000

3 Mar 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Pricing for the new turbo-diesel variants of the GMW Tank 300 have been revealed. Read more
A new Chinese powerhouse: GWM to go on new model offensive with plug-in hybrid ute, 4WD and SUVs headed our way as well as a pair of SUVs to target the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail

A new Chinese powerhouse: GWM to go on new model offensive with plug-in hybrid ute, 4WD and SUVs headed our way as well as a pair of SUVs to target the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail

27 Feb 2025 by David Morley

Car manufacturers are notoriously coy about divulging what might be coming to their showrooms in the future. The expression “We don’t talk about future product” is the one you’ll usually hear when ...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
Resale kings! The surprising utes that hold their value best: Exclusive report reveals the winners and losers from Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux to GWM Ute and LDV T60  | Analysis

Resale kings! The surprising utes that hold their value best: Exclusive report reveals the winners and losers from Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux to GWM Ute and LDV T60  | Analysis

15 Feb 2025 by Laura Berry

Utes are Australia’s most popular type of vehicle, but which models offer the best resale value when the time comes to selling them? CarsGuide’s analytics team crunched the numbers so ...Read more
BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV meet their match? Benchmark towing capacity, sharp pricing and 880km driving range confirmed for 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha plug-in hybrid ute

BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV meet their match? Benchmark towing capacity, sharp pricing and 880km driving range confirmed for 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha plug-in hybrid ute

12 Feb 2025 by Samuel Irvine

GWM has confirmed pricing, details and the release date of its incoming plug-in hybrid ute, the Cannon Alpha PHEV.Poised to arrive in showrooms by April, the new ute will carry a price tag of $63,990 ...Read more
Five big lessons China has taught Toyota, GM and Ford, from the BYD Shark 6 to saving Volvo

Five big lessons China has taught Toyota, GM and Ford, from the BYD Shark 6 to saving Volvo

2 Feb 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

If you think Chinese car brands can't teach Toyota, Ford or GM anything about making vehicles better, think again! Read more
Cut-price ute gets crucial grunt and towing boost: 2025 GWM Cannon pricing released for affordable Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton rival

Cut-price ute gets crucial grunt and towing boost: 2025 GWM Cannon pricing released for affordable Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton rival

31 Jan 2025 by John Law

The GWM Cannon is now a more serious contender than ever. Read more
Will GWM clap back at BYD in electric car price wars? 2025 GWM Ora gets new cut-price entry-grade in UK, suggesting EV price tug-of-war against BYD Dolphin, Nissan Leaf and MG MG4 has only just begun

Will GWM clap back at BYD in electric car price wars? 2025 GWM Ora gets new cut-price entry-grade in UK, suggesting EV price tug-of-war against BYD Dolphin, Nissan Leaf and MG MG4 has only just begun

22 Jan 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Could Australia’s EV wars be about to hit another major milestone? ...Read more
Key features of tough new Chinese SUV revealed ahead of Australian launch: 2025 GWM Haval H7 to offer more off-road capability than Nissan X-Trail, Mitsubishi Outlander and even challenge the Isuzu MU-X

Key features of tough new Chinese SUV revealed ahead of Australian launch: 2025 GWM Haval H7 to offer more off-road capability than Nissan X-Trail, Mitsubishi Outlander and even challenge the Isuzu MU-X

20 Jan 2025 by Samuel Irvine

GWM’s new H7 SUV has been launched in South Africa, giving us a glimpse at what to expect ahead of its Australian launch later this year. ...Read more
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