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 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2024

Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2024

5 Jul 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Whether they're for work or for play, we are officially a nation of outdoorsy adventurers. Read more
New-car bargains coming soon? June sales result sees first year-on-year drop in 16 months as Toyota HiLux, Toyota LandCruiser and Tesla Model Y sales fall

New-car bargains coming soon? June sales result sees first year-on-year drop in 16 months as Toyota HiLux, Toyota LandCruiser and Tesla Model Y sales fall

3 Jul 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

Australia's ever-booming new car market has hit a bump in the road, with the June sales result recording the industry's first year-on-year decline in around 16 months. 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
Off-road rivals or also-rans? The Isuzu MU-X and GWM Tank 500 to lead the charge against the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado, but can they really take down the king?

Off-road rivals or also-rans? The Isuzu MU-X and GWM Tank 500 to lead the charge against the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado, but can they really take down the king?

16 Jun 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The new Toyota LandCruiser Prado will be entering into some tough competition when it officially launches in Australia, with two new off-road SUVs ready to take the icon's crown.The current- ...Read more
2025 Isuzu MU-X revealed: Major upgrades on the way for the best-selling Ford Everest and Toyota Prado rivalling off-road SUV

2025 Isuzu MU-X revealed: Major upgrades on the way for the best-selling Ford Everest and Toyota Prado rivalling off-road SUV

13 Jun 2024 by Tom White

Isuzu has revealed its much-anticipated facelifted MU-X off-road SUV in its defacto home market of Thailand. Read more
2025 Isuzu MU-X update coming: what we know so far about the D-Max's SUV sibling and rival to the Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner

2025 Isuzu MU-X update coming: what we know so far about the D-Max's SUV sibling and rival to the Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner

11 Jun 2024 by Chris Thompson

Following on from its updated D-Max which recently landed in Australia, Japan’s Isuzu is preparing to set loose an updated version of its closely related SUV, the Isuzu MU-X. ...Read more
Sorry Toyota LandCruiser and Hyundai Palisade: Record Ford Everest sales lead boom of ute-based SUVs like the Isuzu MU-X and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport ahead of NVES roll out

Sorry Toyota LandCruiser and Hyundai Palisade: Record Ford Everest sales lead boom of ute-based SUVs like the Isuzu MU-X and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport ahead of NVES roll out

9 May 2024 by John Law

Two of Australia’s 10 most popular cars in April 2024 were ute-based off roaders, with both the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X continuing to soar in popularity. As orders catch up to demand, Ford and ...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
2024 Isuzu D-Max price and features revealed: Big update for Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger rival with new look, tech and capability

2024 Isuzu D-Max price and features revealed: Big update for Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger rival with new look, tech and capability

26 Apr 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The Isuzu D-Max has undergone a major model year update, with one to the country's most popular utes getting design, safety, technology and capability updates as it prepares for another battle with ...Read more
2024 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X allegedly suffering rapid front tyre wear due to steering geometry issues, with Mazda BT-50 'twin-under-the-skin' also called out

2024 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X allegedly suffering rapid front tyre wear due to steering geometry issues, with Mazda BT-50 'twin-under-the-skin' also called out

19 Apr 2024 by James Cleary

Some owners of the current generation Isuzu D-Max ute and MU-X SUV, as well as the closely-related Mazda BT-50, are reporting on-going issues with accelerated front tyre wear they say is caused by a ...Read more
2024 Isuzu MU-X price and features confirmed: Isuzu lowers entry price with smaller, more efficient engine for the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport rival

2024 Isuzu MU-X price and features confirmed: Isuzu lowers entry price with smaller, more efficient engine for the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport rival

25 Mar 2024 by Laura Berry

Isuzu has added a smaller engine to its MU-X range but would you be willing to pay less for less braked towing capability? Read more
Isuzu D-Max EV revealed! And it's coming to Australia, beating Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger to market with a fully electric ute!

Isuzu D-Max EV revealed! And it's coming to Australia, beating Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger to market with a fully electric ute!

20 Mar 2024 by Laura Berry

The fully-electric Isuzu D-Max BEV has been confirmed for Australia with a 3.5-tonne towing capacity. Read more
Isuzu Australia weighs in on incoming emissions standards as some of the most popular diesel utes feel the crunch: 'Vehicle brands that cannot increase vehicle pricing to cover the penalties may be left with no option but to exit the Australian market'

Isuzu Australia weighs in on incoming emissions standards as some of the most popular diesel utes feel the crunch: 'Vehicle brands that cannot increase vehicle pricing to cover the penalties may be left with no option but to exit the Australian market'

8 Mar 2024 by Tom White

Isuzu says some manufacturers with 4x4 heavy ranges are put in a hard place by the federal government's imminent new emissions standards. Read more
Shock results! Nissan climbs to new heights as Mazda falters, but did the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger or Tesla Model 3 top the sales charts?

Shock results! Nissan climbs to new heights as Mazda falters, but did the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger or Tesla Model 3 top the sales charts?

5 Mar 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Nissan has climbed back up the new-vehicle sales charts in a big way, outselling the likes of Hyundai and Kia to return to the top 10. Read more
Show us the numbers! The truth about Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max's big sales

Show us the numbers! The truth about Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max's big sales

4 Feb 2024 by Laura Berry

More people bought the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max than any other vehicle last year - of did they? CarsGuide asked the car companies to provide the data on who bought their big sellers. Read more
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