Isuzu D-Max News

Could the Mazda BT-50 twin with Toyota HiLux?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 20 Aug 2023

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 – from a line of luxury grand touring sedans and EVs to be shared with Lexus, to a monocoque dual-cab ute to take on the super-successful Ford Maverick in America.

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Ford Ranger tops record July of car sales

By Chris Thompson · 03 Aug 2023

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.

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Isuzu D-Max ‘Expedition Edition’ revealed

By Chris Thompson · 24 Jul 2023

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.

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Is the best yet to come for Isuzu?

By Tom White · 22 Jun 2023

Isuzu is kicking major goals, but it says the best is yet to come thanks to strong 4x4 demand and improving supply.

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What is the Isuzu D-Max Blade?

By Andrew Chesterton · 24 May 2023

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.

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How one brand has become a 'giant-killer'

By Stephen Ottley · 14 May 2023

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 relatively young American upstart that revolutionised the industry with its electric cars.

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Ford's HiLux hammering continues

By Andrew Chesterton · 03 May 2023

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.

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Why does this D-Max have a new interior?

By Tom White · 19 Apr 2023

This identical-from-the-outside Isuzu D-Max gets some big changes when it comes to its interior.

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Ban utes? No, make them cleaner

By Stephen Ottley · 16 Apr 2023

‘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 ‘banning utes’, don’t panic, this isn’t one of those stories.

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What was the top-selling car last month?

By Tim Nicholson · 05 Apr 2023

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 dominated by a trio of pick-ups, with the Toyota HiLux making up ground as the best-selling model after being beaten by its arch rival, the Ford Ranger, for the last couple of months.

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