Tradies Reviews

MG U9 2026 review: Australian first drive

By Stephen Ottley · 22 Sep 2025

MG wants to become one of the most popular brands in Australia - which means it needs a ute. The Chinese maker has taken assistance from its sister-brand, LDV, to rush the all-new U9 dual-cab ute into the market. But is it a case of too much too soon? Or is it the right ute at the right price? We drive it to find out if the U9 has what it takes to propel MG to the top.

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Ford Transit Custom 2026 review: Sport Double Cab - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 19 Sep 2025

For tradies, mid-sized commercial vans (2.5 to 3.5-tonne GVM) are like warehouses on wheels given they can offer up to 6.0 cubic metres or more of secure load volume.

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Mitsubishi Triton 2026 review: GLX Double Cab chassis - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 08 Sep 2025

The Mitsubishi Triton cab-chassis in base-grade GLX trim is clearly aimed at buyers wanting a turbo-diesel ute that's primarily designed for hard work, but does it tick all the boxes for tradies?

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Toyota Tundra 2026 review: Platinum - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 25 Aug 2025

The Tundra full-size pick-up was launched in its native USA a quarter of a century ago, yet it's taken that long for the big American to finally be available in Aussie Toyota showrooms. So, has the much anticipated right-hand-drive version been worth the wait?

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GWM Cannon Alpha 2026 review: Ultra PHEV - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 21 Aug 2025

The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has recently replaced its ground-breaking Hybrid predecessor, but does the newcomer's rechargeable battery tech and electric-only driving mode enhance or hinder its workhorse practicality?

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Kia Tasman X-Pro 2026 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 12 Aug 2025

The Kia Tasman X-Pro 4x4 from $74,990, before on-road costs, is the off-road biased range-topper in the new ute series, chasing buyers who may otherwise go for a Ford Ranger Wildtrak or Isuzu D-Max Blade.

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Kia Tasman X-Line 2026 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 10 Aug 2025

The Kia Tasman X-Line is the luxury-focused flagship in the South Korean brand’s first one-tonne ute range, and in some ways represents the sweet spot.

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