2022 Mazda Australia models including CX-5, BT-50, CX-30, MX-5 and Mazda3 all move up in price

2022 Mazda Australia models including CX-5, BT-50, CX-30, MX-5 and Mazda3 all move up in price

23 May 2022 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda Australia is the latest mainstream brand to raise prices range wide as the automotive industry grapples with ongoing supply chain issues and rising logistics prices.In the case of Mazda, ...Read more
Our first hint of the all-new Toyota HiLux? Mega-important ute set for early mark to take fight to the Ford Ranger - reports

Our first hint of the all-new Toyota HiLux? Mega-important ute set for early mark to take fight to the Ford Ranger - reports

23 May 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

This might be our first look at the all-new Toyota HiLux, with reports pointing to the all-important workhorse getting an early mark to take on the all-new Ford Ranger in the quest of dual-cab ...Read more
Access denied! The mid-sized trucks that Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton buyers can't buy, including the latest on the hot Ram Dakota, Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier

Access denied! The mid-sized trucks that Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton buyers can't buy, including the latest on the hot Ram Dakota, Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier

22 May 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

With the new-generation Ford Ranger about to launch, it’s time to check out some of the medium-sized pick-ups on the global stage that Australians are currently missing out on. ...Read more
What next for GMSV? These are the Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC models the company should be adding in Australia

What next for GMSV? These are the Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC models the company should be adding in Australia

22 May 2022 by Stephen Ottley

It’s been two years since the demise of Holden and the establishment of General Motors Speciality Vehicles in Australia. In that time the brand has successfully established the Chevrolet ...Read more
Ford goes BIG on F-150: Monstrous F-150 Tremor and all-electric Lighting registered for Australia in warning shot to Ranger and Toyota HiLux

Ford goes BIG on F-150: Monstrous F-150 Tremor and all-electric Lighting registered for Australia in warning shot to Ranger and Toyota HiLux

20 May 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

Ford's F-150 launch plans are taking shape, with the brand trademarking both the F-150 Tremor and F-150 Lightning in Australia as it prepares an assault on the pick-up truck segment. Read more
Toyota Australia ordered to pay compensation as part of class action over defective Prado, HiLux and Fortuner DPF

Toyota Australia ordered to pay compensation as part of class action over defective Prado, HiLux and Fortuner DPF

20 May 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The members of the class action against Toyota Australia over its defective diesel particulate filter (DPF) are to be awarded payouts to cover the vehicle's drop in value.The Federal Court judgment ...Read more
2023 Ineos Grenadier price and specs detailed: Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series rival opens order books for rugged SUV

2023 Ineos Grenadier price and specs detailed: Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series rival opens order books for rugged SUV

19 May 2022 by Tung Nguyen

Ineos has opened the order books for its Grenadier off-roader, which will be available in three different body styles. Read more
Look but don't touch: This is EXACTLY when you'll see the all-new Volkswagen Amarok - and how long you'll have to wait to drive it

Look but don't touch: This is EXACTLY when you'll see the all-new Volkswagen Amarok - and how long you'll have to wait to drive it

18 May 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

The Volkswagen Amarok has an official unveil date, with US reports pointing to the Ford Ranger-related ute officially break cover on July 7 ahead of a global on-sale date later in 2022. Read more
Australian orders for Tesla Cybertruck cut off! Local timing for Ford F150 Lightning electric pick-up truck rival even more uncertain now as North America becomes the focus

Australian orders for Tesla Cybertruck cut off! Local timing for Ford F150 Lightning electric pick-up truck rival even more uncertain now as North America becomes the focus

18 May 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Tesla has stopped taking orders for the Cybertruck outside of North America, leaving keen Australian buyers with uncertainty about the future of the all-electric pick-up.Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced ...Read more
Volkswagen's electric ute is coming! German brand confirms Scout revival with electric rivals to Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Toyota Prado

Volkswagen's electric ute is coming! German brand confirms Scout revival with electric rivals to Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Toyota Prado

17 May 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Volkswagen will launch a new sub-brand to build electric off-roaders and utes, reviving the famous Scout nameplate from the 1960s and '70s. Read more
Don't expect a road-biased version of the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor, as the brand commits to off-road focus ... for now

Don't expect a road-biased version of the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor, as the brand commits to off-road focus ... for now

15 May 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Ford has quashed speculation that the new Ranger Raptor will spawn a luxurious highway grand tourer version to sell alongside the off-road focused version. Read more
Game changers! The new models that would make Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen and more even more appealing to buyers

Game changers! The new models that would make Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen and more even more appealing to buyers

15 May 2022 by Stephen Ottley

The likes of Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and Ford are Australia’s biggest car brands for a reason - they offer the types of cars we want to buy. ...Read more
Why the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series isn't going anywhere: The new updates that will see the V8-powered icon live on in Australia

Why the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series isn't going anywhere: The new updates that will see the V8-powered icon live on in Australia

11 May 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

Toyota's iconic LandCruiser 70 Series is set to soldier on, with a new update set to arrive in November that will breath new - or at least ongoing - life into the ageing off-roader.Toyota has today ...Read more
GM wants to sell more electric cars than Tesla! With Holden gone, could GMSV offer future affordable EVs in Australia?

GM wants to sell more electric cars than Tesla! With Holden gone, could GMSV offer future affordable EVs in Australia?

10 May 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Could General Motors really become the world's biggest electric vehicle manufacturer?We knew the American automotive giant had ambitious EV targets, but GM is now aiming to usurp Tesla as the world's ...Read more
Don't want to spend $70k on a Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior? A new affordable version of the rugged ute is coming to take on the Ford Ranger Raptor

Don't want to spend $70k on a Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior? A new affordable version of the rugged ute is coming to take on the Ford Ranger Raptor

10 May 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Nissan's Navara Warrior program has been so successful that the company is expanding it to include another variant.The Navara Pro-4X Warrior currently sits at the top of the Navara line-up in ...Read more
2022 Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor and Everest delays update! Get your orders in now as stock shortages slash Australian allocation due to supply issues

2022 Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor and Everest delays update! Get your orders in now as stock shortages slash Australian allocation due to supply issues

9 May 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Stocks of the new-generation Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor and Everest SUV are expected to be extremely limited, with current external factors set to severely limit the number of vehicles coming to ...Read more
Aussie auto manufacturing set to boom! Forget Ford and Holden - Nissan eyes overseas export deal for Navara PRO-4X Warrior as Australian-made ute takes off

Aussie auto manufacturing set to boom! Forget Ford and Holden - Nissan eyes overseas export deal for Navara PRO-4X Warrior as Australian-made ute takes off

8 May 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

Nissan's international product chief is actively investigating an export deal for the Navara PRO-4X Warrior, with the Australian made (or, at least, remanufactured) ute set to go global.In what would ...Read more
Where to next for LDV? Plenty of fresh metal available overseas for the challenger brand to take on Ford Ranger Raptor, Kia Carnival and Isuzu MU-X

Where to next for LDV? Plenty of fresh metal available overseas for the challenger brand to take on Ford Ranger Raptor, Kia Carnival and Isuzu MU-X

7 May 2022 by Tom White

Plenty of promising product from overseas could help challenger brand LDV conquer more segments in Australia. Read more
Is this the end of the ute era? Nissan X-Trail SUV expected to overtake Navara as brand's best-seller in 2023

Is this the end of the ute era? Nissan X-Trail SUV expected to overtake Navara as brand's best-seller in 2023

7 May 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Dual-cab pick-ups are huge business in Australia and some of the biggest automotive brands rely heavily on their ute offerings to make up a large chunk of their sales.The HiLux is the top-selling ...Read more
SsangYong officially in trouble again! Woes for Korea's number three brand continue as its latest potential buyer is forced to file for bankruptcy

SsangYong officially in trouble again! Woes for Korea's number three brand continue as its latest potential buyer is forced to file for bankruptcy

5 May 2022 by Tom White

Who will buy SsangYong? Certainly not Edison EV, after the failed deal forces it to file for bankruptcy. Read more

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