Mazda BT-50 2025 review: SP - off-road test

Mazda BT-50 2025 review: SP - off-road test

8 Apr 2025 by Marcus Craft

The Mazda BT-50 range has been through a Ford Ranger-based generation and now the second phase of its Isuzu D-Max-based generation. This latest update has brought more safety gear, new wheels and ...Read more
Ram 1500 Limited 2025 review: snapshot

Ram 1500 Limited 2025 review: snapshot

8 Apr 2025 by David Morley

The Ram 1500 Limited is the flagship of the facelifted pick-up range. Read more
Ram 1500 Laramie Sport 2025 review: snapshot

Ram 1500 Laramie Sport 2025 review: snapshot

6 Apr 2025 by David Morley

The $141,950 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport is the entry point to the facelifted pick-up line-up, now that the previous entry level Bighorn is still to be facelifted for Australia. Read more
Ram 1500 2025 review: Australian first drive

Ram 1500 2025 review: Australian first drive

4 Apr 2025 by David Morley

The Ram 1500 has become a firm favourite among Aussie fans of massive US-style pick-up tricks. But has dropping the V8 in favour of an inline six-cylinder unit had a negative or positive impact on ...Read more
GWM Cannon Alpha 2025 review: Ultra Hybrid - GVM test

GWM Cannon Alpha 2025 review: Ultra Hybrid - GVM test

18 Mar 2025 by Mark Oastler

GWM won the race to launch Australia's first full-hybrid ute, but does it have what it takes to topple the traditional turbo-diesel? Read more
Mitsubishi Triton 2025 review: GLX-R - off-road test

Mitsubishi Triton 2025 review: GLX-R - off-road test

9 Mar 2025 by Marcus Craft

The new-generation Mitsubishi Triton range marks the biggest change for the model in a long time: a new bi-turbo engine (150kW/470Nm), new chassis and suspension, overhauled design (with a longer ...Read more
GWM Cannon XSR 2025 review: snapshot

GWM Cannon XSR 2025 review: snapshot

7 Mar 2025 by David Morley

As the flagship model grade in GWM's facelifted Cannon line-up, it naturally costs more. At $49,990, it's about $9000 more, in fact. So you’d expect it to have more of everything. It doesn ...Read more
JAC T9 2025 review: Haven - Australian first drive

JAC T9 2025 review: Haven - Australian first drive

7 Mar 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

The 2025 JAC T9 isn't going to tempt you from your Ford Ranger Raptor or Toyota HiLux GR Sport. You know it, and they know it, too.Instead, the T9 is being positioned as a value-packed Chinese 4x4 ...Read more
GWM Cannon Vanta 2025 review: snapshot

GWM Cannon Vanta 2025 review: snapshot

5 Mar 2025 by David Morley

The Vanta is GWM’s way of telling us that its facelifted Cannon ute can be just as tough as much pricier alternatives form other makers. ...Read more
GWM Cannon Ultra 2025 review: snapshot

GWM Cannon Ultra 2025 review: snapshot

3 Mar 2025 by David Morley

As the second step on the GWM Cannon ute ladder, the Ultra represents the best value of the line-up. Read more
GWM Cannon Lux 2025 review: snapshot

GWM Cannon Lux 2025 review: snapshot

1 Mar 2025 by David Morley

The Lux is the new entry-level version of the facelifted GWM Cannon ute range, a facelift that has added plenty of zing. Pricing starts at $40,490 which is a pretty sharp proposition in the dual-cab ...Read more
GWM Cannon 2025 review - Australian first drive

GWM Cannon 2025 review - Australian first drive

27 Feb 2025 by David Morley

Never has the dual-cab ute market been such a noisy place. The established favourites are still doing huge business and the newcomers are arriving thick and fast, mainly from China, but all jockeying ...Read more
Mazda BT-50 SP 2025 review: snapshot

Mazda BT-50 SP 2025 review: snapshot

21 Feb 2025 by Stephen Ottley

Mazda's expansive BT-50 line-up is crowned by the SP. This is the style icon of the line-up, aimed at buyers who want a ute with a sporty, dynamic look.The SP is only available as a 4x4 dual cab pick ...Read more
Mazda BT-50 GT 2025 review: snapshot

Mazda BT-50 GT 2025 review: snapshot

20 Feb 2025 by Stephen Ottley

The Mazda BT-50 GT is sandwiched between the popular XTR and stylish SP in the range.It includes all of the elements of the XTR but adds more, so the list of standard equipment is long. It comes with ...Read more
Mazda BT-50 XTR 2025 review: snapshot

Mazda BT-50 XTR 2025 review: snapshot

18 Feb 2025 by Stephen Ottley

The Mazda BT-50 XTR is the sweet spot in the range, finding a nice balance between price and standard equipment.The XTR is only available with the 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and six- ...Read more
Mazda BT-50 XT 2025 review: snapshot

Mazda BT-50 XT 2025 review: snapshot

16 Feb 2025 by Stephen Ottley

The Mazda BT-50 XT is one of the most versatile members of the range. It's available as a single cab or dual cab and is the only option if you want the Freestyle cab.It's available with the 140kW/ ...Read more
Isuzu D-Max 2025 review: Blade - Off-road test

Isuzu D-Max 2025 review: Blade - Off-road test

13 Feb 2025 by Marcus Craft

The D-Max Blade, a collaboration between Isuzu and the Walkinshaw Automotive Group, was developed locally as a hardcore four-wheel drive. It has 3mm steel bash plates, Aussie-tuned and lifted ...Read more
Mazda BT-50 2025 review - Australian first drive

Mazda BT-50 2025 review - Australian first drive

12 Feb 2025 by Stephen Ottley

The Mazda BT-50 is the under-rated star of the Japanese brand's line-up. Often overshadowed by its SUV siblings, the 'black sheep' of the Mazda family is actually one of its best-sellers.It has been ...Read more
BYD Shark 6 2025 review

BYD Shark 6 2025 review

14 Jan 2025 by Tom White

Has the ute segment finally been revolutionised? Read more
Ford Ranger 2025 review: Raptor - Off-road test

Ford Ranger 2025 review: Raptor - Off-road test

21 Dec 2024 by Marcus Craft

The realm of high-end, high-performance utes is an increasingly competitive slice of the new vehicle market. The latest Ford Ranger Raptor to enter the arena has a V6 engine, an upgraded suspension ...Read more