Australia's best-selling car for 2024 revealed! Did the Toyota RAV4 beat the Ford Ranger, or did the Toyota HiLux make a comeback?

Australia's best-selling car for 2024 revealed! Did the Toyota RAV4 beat the Ford Ranger, or did the Toyota HiLux make a comeback?

6 Jan 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Australia’s top-selling car and the top-selling brands for 2024 have been revealed and it’s been yet another record year of sales.Last year, Australians bought 1,237,287 new vehicles, which ...Read more
Diesel ute power wars are over: Smaller engines with less power are the future of the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50 as plug-in hybrid powerhouses like the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV take over the top end in 2025 and beyond | Opinion

Diesel ute power wars are over: Smaller engines with less power are the future of the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50 as plug-in hybrid powerhouses like the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV take over the top end in 2025 and beyond | Opinion

3 Jan 2025 by Dom Tripolone

If you want a big beefy engine under the bonnet of your dual-cab, it might be now or never. Read more
CarsGuide's Top 10 car videos of 2024: From Tesla Model 3 Performance to Mahindra XUV700!

CarsGuide's Top 10 car videos of 2024: From Tesla Model 3 Performance to Mahindra XUV700!

29 Dec 2024 by Tim Nicholson

It’s been another huge year at CarsGuide, especially when it comes to our video content. ...Read more
Australia's favourite cars revealed: 'Disturbing Trend' sees market shrink but 2025 Toyota RAV4 hybrid bucks the trend to beat Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in November new-car sales

Australia's favourite cars revealed: 'Disturbing Trend' sees market shrink but 2025 Toyota RAV4 hybrid bucks the trend to beat Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in November new-car sales

4 Dec 2024 by John Law

The Toyota RAV4 hybrid topped sales charts again in November, but it isn’t likely to take the number one spot from the Ford Ranger this year. ...Read more
The ultra-cool utes Australia needs from a special Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Toyota HiLux and even a modern-day Suzuki Mighty Boy

The ultra-cool utes Australia needs from a special Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Toyota HiLux and even a modern-day Suzuki Mighty Boy

1 Dec 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Here are a few of our favourite special-edition and/or unique ute grades denied to Australian buyers. Read more
Ute power wars over? New 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine poised for 2025 Isuzu D-Max ute and 2025 Isuzu MU-X family SUV as Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival could be set for less power and torque but improved emissions

Ute power wars over? New 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine poised for 2025 Isuzu D-Max ute and 2025 Isuzu MU-X family SUV as Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival could be set for less power and torque but improved emissions

25 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Isuzu has launched its D-Max ute and MU-X SUV in Thailand with a brand new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.It will go on sale in Thailand – where both models are ...Read more
The end of a legendary engine? 2025 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X to get new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel in Thailand to fight Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger but what does it mean for Isuzu 4JJ3's future in Australia?

The end of a legendary engine? 2025 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X to get new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel in Thailand to fight Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger but what does it mean for Isuzu 4JJ3's future in Australia?

19 Nov 2024 by Tom White

At long last, Isuzu’s Thailand division has confirmed rumours that the brand will launch a new smaller diesel engine for its two-strong 4x4 line-up. ...Read more
Why it will be a while before Isuzu has an answer to the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha HEV: What we know so far about the 2028 Isuzu D-Max hybrid

Why it will be a while before Isuzu has an answer to the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha HEV: What we know so far about the 2028 Isuzu D-Max hybrid

3 Nov 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Are you wondering when Australia’s third best-selling ute, the Isuzu D-Max, is finally going hybrid? The simple answer is: not yet. ...Read more
Most expensive ever! 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade pricing revealed, but Ford Ranger Tremor, Nissan Navara Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rogue should be worried

Most expensive ever! 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade pricing revealed, but Ford Ranger Tremor, Nissan Navara Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rogue should be worried

25 Oct 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

The most expensive yet capable Isuzu D-Max ute ever sold in Australia has landed, targeting the likes of the Nissan Navara Warrior, Ford Ranger Tremor and Toyota HiLux Rogue. Developed, modified and ...Read more
Toyota HiLux GR Sport and Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior ute rival revealed ahead of official launch date: 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade gets a stack of cosmetic upgrades from HSV tuner Walkinshaw

Toyota HiLux GR Sport and Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior ute rival revealed ahead of official launch date: 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade gets a stack of cosmetic upgrades from HSV tuner Walkinshaw

23 Oct 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The special-edition Isuzu D-Max ‘Blade’ has been revealed ahead of the ute's official pricing and spec announcement this Friday. ...Read more
New hybrid ute revealed but will it come to Australia? 2025 Isuzu D-Max gets mild-hybrid in Thailand but no confirmation for Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival's local release

New hybrid ute revealed but will it come to Australia? 2025 Isuzu D-Max gets mild-hybrid in Thailand but no confirmation for Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival's local release

17 Oct 2024 by John Law

Isuzu has detailed a mild-hybrid version of its popular D-Max ute but it’s only for Thailand, at least for now.  ...Read more
Special Walkinshaw tuned Isuzu D-Max edges closer: 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade ute to take fight to Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior and Toyota HiLux GR Sport

Special Walkinshaw tuned Isuzu D-Max edges closer: 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade ute to take fight to Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior and Toyota HiLux GR Sport

1 Oct 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Isuzu has released its first teaser for the upcoming D-Max Blade, a locally prepared ute tuned by Australian outfit Walkinshaw known for making fast Holdens. Read more
New CO2 limits won't be the end of utes and big 4WDs with the Mazda BT-50 to stay to fight the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

New CO2 limits won't be the end of utes and big 4WDs with the Mazda BT-50 to stay to fight the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

25 Aug 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Mazda’s rugged BT-50 isn’t going to be a victim of the federal government’s new emissions regulations. Mazda Australia’s marketing boss Alastair Doak said the BT-50 will ...Read more
Popular ute and 4WD hit with urgent safety recall

Popular ute and 4WD hit with urgent safety recall

9 Aug 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Isuzu has issued a massive safety recall for about 150,000 vehicles in Australia. Read more
Move over dual cab utes: The 2024 Toyota RAV4 hybrid takes Australia's best-selling crown ahead of Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in another record-breaking July for new-car sales

Move over dual cab utes: The 2024 Toyota RAV4 hybrid takes Australia's best-selling crown ahead of Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in another record-breaking July for new-car sales

5 Aug 2024 by John Law

The Toyota RAV4 was Australia’s favourite vehicle last month, overtaking the incumbent utes and notching up 5933 sales. The Ford Ranger (4915) and Toyota HiLux (4747) trailed Australia’s favourite ...Read more
Isuzu's tough new D-Max revealed: Popular ute gets a rugged adventure makeover to take the fight to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

Isuzu's tough new D-Max revealed: Popular ute gets a rugged adventure makeover to take the fight to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

1 Aug 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Competition amongst Australia’s top-selling vehicles is heating up, with the second special edition ute announced in just a week.  ...Read more
Beefed-up ute approved for Australia: Isuzu D-Max Blade gets Walkinshaw treatment to take on the Toyota HiLux GR Sport, Nissan Navara Warrior and maybe even Ford Ranger Raptor

Beefed-up ute approved for Australia: Isuzu D-Max Blade gets Walkinshaw treatment to take on the Toyota HiLux GR Sport, Nissan Navara Warrior and maybe even Ford Ranger Raptor

17 Jul 2024 by Chris Thompson

After the likes of the Amarok W580, the HSV Colorado SportsCat and various ongoing American ute conversions, Walkinshaw Automotive Group is now turning its attention to the Isuzu D-Max. Read more
Top 100 new cars sold in Australia so far in 2024: Ford Ranger leads Toyota HiLux and RAV4

Top 100 new cars sold in Australia so far in 2024: Ford Ranger leads Toyota HiLux and RAV4

9 Jul 2024 by John Law

interested in Australia's most popular new vehicles? Here is a list ranking sales from from 1-100 between January 1 and June 30, 2024. Read more
Best utes arriving in 2024

Best utes arriving in 2024

2 Jul 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

In 2024, some new, very big heavy hitters are having their time in the sun, from brands as established in this field as Toyota, Isuzu, Ford and Mitsubishi. Read more
"It will continue": Isuzu doubles-down on diesel for D-Max and MU-X as it says brand isn't going anywhere in the face of new emissions regulations

"It will continue": Isuzu doubles-down on diesel for D-Max and MU-X as it says brand isn't going anywhere in the face of new emissions regulations

28 Apr 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

Reports of Isuzu's departure from Australia appear to have been wide of the mark, with the brand not just vowing to stay in market on NVES is introduced, but forecasting a long future for its diesel ...Read more
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