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Ford Ranger Stormtrak PHEV 2026 review: long-term test
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By Andrew Chesterton · 17 Oct 2025
The Ford Ranger Stormtrak launches into an increasingly congested plug-in hybrid ute market, but it promises to do things a little differently to the top-selling BYD Shark 6.
Kia Tasman 2026 review: X-Pro - Off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 12 Oct 2025
Excitement about the finally-here Kia Tasman hit fever-pitch a long time ago and that hasn't abated. And for good reasons: The Tasman is a body-on-frame 4WD with a ladder chassis, off-road drive modes, rear diff lock and an exterior that draws admiring glances or annoyed glares. Is its top-spec X-Pro a serious competitor for the likes of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak or the Toyota HiLux GR Sport?
Jeep Gladiator 2026 review: Rubicon
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By Tom White · 10 Oct 2025
Are you not entertained by Jeep's updated brute of a ute?
MG U9 Explore Pro 2026 review: snapshot
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By Stephen Ottley · 30 Sep 2025
The MG U9 Explore Pro is the hero model in the Chinese brand’s new ute line-up. Boasting a generous list of creature comforts and some clever features not available on the other variants, the Explore Pro is clearly targeting the premium ute buyer.
MG U9 Explore X 2026 review: snapshot
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By Stephen Ottley · 28 Sep 2025
If you’re looking for a ute that can serve in the role of family transport the MG U9 Explore X is that kind of machine.
MG U9 Explore 2026 review: snapshot
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By Stephen Ottley · 26 Sep 2025
The MG U9 is the newest ute to hit the market and the U9 Explore is the entry-level model in the range.
Ford Transit Custom 2026 review: Sport Double Cab - GVM test
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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.
Ram 1500 2026 review: Rebel - Australian first drive
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Sep 2025
Australia's big-ute best-seller, the Ram 1500, evolves with the Rebel, as a Ford Ranger Wildtrak-style sporty off-road value proposition. Based on the Laramie Sport and aimed directly at the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2, the Rebel gains a suspension lift and other 4x4-focused gear, yet retains the sophistication that's made today's 1500 a segment favourite. And its twin-turbo six is a gem.
Farizon SuperVan 2026 review: SWB
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By Jack Quick · 29 Aug 2025
The electric van segment is finally starting to heat up in Australia as companies look to go green and invest in EVs for their fleet. With options like the LDV eDeliver 7 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz already available, how does Geely's entrant from a new brand stack up?
Ineos Grenadier 2026 review: Quartermaster Trialmaster - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 24 Aug 2025
The Ineos Grenadier wagon arrived a few years ago to much fanfare.
Now the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster, the dual-cab ute version of the Grenadier wagon, is here to take on the likes of the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series.
The purpose-built Quartermaster is a body-on-frame / ladder-frame 4WD with live axles, a dual-range transfer case, and front, centre and rear diff locks.