Commercial Reviews

Jeep Gladiator 2024 review: Rubicon - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 13 Jan 2024

Does Jeep's petrol-powered pick-up, the Gladiator, deserve to be cross-shopped against the Ford Ranger Raptor?On paper, the model's top-spec Rubicon seems like an off-road beast in terms of 4WD mechanicals and driver-assist tech.And though history is littered with failed paper champions, the Gladiator Rubicon appears to be one of the most capable showroom-standard 4WD utes in Australia.

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Toyota HiLux 2024 review: GR Sport - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 15 Dec 2023

Toyota's GR (Gazoo Racing) performance brand is spreading across the Japanese giant's line-up. Even the HiLux ute is getting in the act with a GR Sport variant designed to take the fight up to Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Raptor. But what's it like as a work truck?

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Lexus LM500h Ultra Luxury 2024 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 11 Dec 2023

The Lexus LM is a rival for premium people movers like the Mercedes-Benz EQV, and there’s a good chance many owners will be driven around in this vehicle rather than getting behind the wheel themselves. Although if they do, they’ll be rewarded with a plush, cosseting drive experience.

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Lexus LM350h Sports Luxury 2024 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 09 Dec 2023

The Lexus LM is a people mover designed with high-end buyers in mind. A lot of people will be driven around in this vehicle rather than getting behind the wheel.

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Ineos Grenadier 2024 review

By David Morley · 08 Dec 2023

It's been in the works for a long time but the Ineos Grenadier has finally arrived in Australia; this traditional, tough-as-old-boots 4x4 wagon ready to show its more hi-fi competitors how to get the job done off-road. Not surprisingly, there are some compromises on-road but join contributing journalist, Dave Morley for a first drive to see if the overall package adds up for you.

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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 2024 review

By Stephen Ottley · 07 Dec 2023

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is a staple of the Japanese brand's line-up. Largely unchanged in nearly 40 years on sale it has now undergone a fairly radical overhaul.A fresh look and a new powertrain are major changes, but do they improve the rugged off-roader or has Toyota messed with a winning formula?We headed to Broken Hill to find out and put it to the test.

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Lexus LM 2024 review

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Dec 2023

Limos have evolved over the years and the segment is no longer the exclusive domain of luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series. Lexus has its own version of those in the LS, but now it has a bigger, taller model to ferry high-end buyers around - the LM. We experience the luxury of the LM350h to see if this is the ultimate passenger transport.

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Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 3

By Mark Oastler · 05 Dec 2023

Towing a caravan is our final long-term test exercise for the 1.9-litre 4x2 version of the Isuzu D-Max, and it's performance, not to mention fuel-economy, raises questions about the worth of the 3.0L version.

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Ford Ranger 2024 review: Wildtrak X - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 01 Nov 2023

The Ranger Wildtrak X was a popular option in the last generation version of Ford's popular dual cab ute, so, no surprise it's back for an encore performance as a special edition in the current generation model. Does its extra equipment make it a better workhorse and are the extra dollars required to acquire it justified? Contributing Journalist Mark Oastler provides the answers.

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Peugeot e-Partner 2024 review: GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 13 Oct 2023

The first pure electric vehicle offered by Peugeot in Australia is a light commercial van. The e-Partner is a small, front-wheel drive EV designed for city operation in terms of its power, size and range. We've tradie tested it, including a full load assessment.

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