Brands who are most behind the electric car curve, and what they're doing about it

Brands who are most behind the electric car curve, and what they're doing about it

9 Sep 2023 by Tom White

Some brands are riding the EV wave as sales boom in Australia, but others are left without any solid local plans - will they be left behind? Read more
Time to ditch that Ford Ranger or Toyota LandCruiser! Your next 4WD tourer should be a truck | Opinion

Time to ditch that Ford Ranger or Toyota LandCruiser! Your next 4WD tourer should be a truck | Opinion

3 Sep 2023 by Marcus Craft

Your next off-road adventure machine should be a truck. Read more
Electric Isuzu D-Max to launch in 2025 as Australian, Thai markets turn up heat on electrified commercial vehicles - Report

Electric Isuzu D-Max to launch in 2025 as Australian, Thai markets turn up heat on electrified commercial vehicles - Report

31 Aug 2023 by Tom White

While Isuzu seems like one of the least likely automakers to go fully electric in the near future, a new report from Nikkei Asia claims an electric D-Max variant will start production as early as ...Read more
Switching teams? Why the Mazda BT-50 might turn into a Toyota HiLux twin to take on the Ford Ranger, Kia Tasman, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara

Switching teams? Why the Mazda BT-50 might turn into a Toyota HiLux twin to take on the Ford Ranger, Kia Tasman, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara

20 Aug 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Will the next all-new Mazda BT-50 be twinned with the upcoming Toyota HiLux? The ever-closer working relationship between the Japanese brands is prompting speculation on many coming joint venture ...Read more
Are Ford Ranger and Everest wait times about to get shorter? Ford Australia leases its own ship to speed up popular ute and SUV deliveries!

Are Ford Ranger and Everest wait times about to get shorter? Ford Australia leases its own ship to speed up popular ute and SUV deliveries!

18 Aug 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Ever since the new-generation Ford Ranger ute and the related Everest SUV launched in Australia, the pair have been in hot demand. Read more
Ford Ranger knocks Toyota HiLux off top spot in record month for Australian new car sales

Ford Ranger knocks Toyota HiLux off top spot in record month for Australian new car sales

3 Aug 2023 by Chris Thompson

While concerns around rates and spending remain at the forefront of discussion, Australia’s new car market quietly notched up the best July of sales on record. ...Read more
Australia needs this: 2023 Isuzu D-Max ute becomes perfect adventure companion with roof tent and kitchen

Australia needs this: 2023 Isuzu D-Max ute becomes perfect adventure companion with roof tent and kitchen

24 Jul 2023 by Chris Thompson

One of Australia’s most popular utes, and in fact one of its most popular vehicles, the Isuzu D-Max, has been given an adventure-focused makeover… just not here. ...Read more
Ready for adventure: How the Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X, Ford Everest and other rugged SUVs have become the new family favourite

Ready for adventure: How the Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X, Ford Everest and other rugged SUVs have become the new family favourite

2 Jul 2023 by Stephen Ottley

Australian families are flocking to more rugged SUVs in record numbers, with the likes of the Toyota Prado and Isuzu MU-X out-selling more urban-friendly alternatives, including the Kia Sorento and ...Read more
Where is the top for Isuzu? Brand is bullish on strong 4x4 demand, but thinks it could sell even more cars once supply constraints clear up

Where is the top for Isuzu? Brand is bullish on strong 4x4 demand, but thinks it could sell even more cars once supply constraints clear up

22 Jun 2023 by Tom White

Isuzu is kicking major goals, but it says the best is yet to come thanks to strong 4x4 demand and improving supply. Read more
Should you swap your Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux for a light duty truck? Isuzu says the N Series is a better bet than utes for tradies

Should you swap your Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux for a light duty truck? Isuzu says the N Series is a better bet than utes for tradies

10 Jun 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Is a ute really the best tool of trade for you? Read more
Forget unbreakable, the Toyota HiLux is downright untouchable in race with Ford Ranger as new-car sales boom in Australia

Forget unbreakable, the Toyota HiLux is downright untouchable in race with Ford Ranger as new-car sales boom in Australia

5 Jun 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

The new-car market has again proved itself immune to financial headwinds, with the Toyota HiLux leading a sales boom that saw the market record its best ever May result. Read more
Isuzu goes electric! Not the D-Max or MU-X, but the 2024 Isuzu N Series light truck and it could be doing council duty near you soon!

Isuzu goes electric! Not the D-Max or MU-X, but the 2024 Isuzu N Series light truck and it could be doing council duty near you soon!

5 Jun 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Your trusty local council truck fleet is set to get a modern, green makeover with a new electric light truck set to land in Australia soon, and its maker says there is plenty of pent-up demand. Read more
Isuzu D-Max Blade surfaces - but is this a new dual-cab weapon to fight the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger?

Isuzu D-Max Blade surfaces - but is this a new dual-cab weapon to fight the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger?

24 May 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Isuzu has trademarked the name D-Max Blade in Australia, opening the door for a new dual-cab variant to do battle with the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. Read more
What Isuzu and Tesla have in common

What Isuzu and Tesla have in common

14 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

At first glance there doesn’t seem like there would be any similarities between Isuzu and Tesla. One is a very old Japanese brand with a focus on utes and off-roaders, while the other is a ...Read more
Ford's HiLux hammering continues: Ranger Australia's best-selling ute as electric car sales soar

Ford's HiLux hammering continues: Ranger Australia's best-selling ute as electric car sales soar

3 May 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

The Ford Ranger remains on track to be crowned Australia's most popular vehicle in 2023, with the Blue Oval's ute once again outselling its Toyota HiLux arch rival in April. Read more
Is Australia missing out? This 2023 Isuzu D-Max has a completely overhauled interior!

Is Australia missing out? This 2023 Isuzu D-Max has a completely overhauled interior!

19 Apr 2023 by Tom White

This identical-from-the-outside Isuzu D-Max gets some big changes when it comes to its interior. Read more
Utes are standing in the way of a cleaner Australia: Why we need the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and other pick-ups to change - now | Opinion

Utes are standing in the way of a cleaner Australia: Why we need the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and other pick-ups to change - now | Opinion

16 Apr 2023 by Stephen Ottley

‘Utes should be banned in Australia’ - it’s a notion about as popular as disconnecting the internet. But before you fire up in the comments section and bristle at the notion of ...Read more
Ute fightback! Toyota HiLux topples Ford Ranger in March sales, but Isuzu D-Max and Tesla Model Y are gaining ground

Ute fightback! Toyota HiLux topples Ford Ranger in March sales, but Isuzu D-Max and Tesla Model Y are gaining ground

5 Apr 2023 by Tim Nicholson

The top 10 best-selling vehicles in Australia last month were exclusively utes and SUVs, with not one passenger car - like a hatchback or sedan - making the list. And the top of the table was ...Read more
Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion

Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion

26 Mar 2023 by Laura Berry

Manual gearboxes are being killed off by the soulless, unromantic savages who want a car with an automatic transmission. Which is nearly everybody. So, the car manufacturers are making hardly any ...Read more
Is Toyota in trouble? Ford Ranger rumbles the HiLux ute again as new-car market booms in February

Is Toyota in trouble? Ford Ranger rumbles the HiLux ute again as new-car market booms in February

3 Mar 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

The Toyota HiLux's record as Australia's best-selling vehicle is now officially under threat, with the Ford Ranger the country's most popular vehicle in February, making it consecutive months that ...Read more
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