Commercial Reviews

Ford E-Transit Custom 2025 review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 03 Jun 2024

Over four generations since 1965, the Ford Transit has been a van pioneer, being the first to infuse car-based performance and comfort with workhorse practicality. The E-Transit Custom, coming late in 2024, builds on both thanks to a smoother and stiffer body, effortless EV muscle, agile handling and a class-redefining ride. The Tesla of medium vans? Maybe, as our first drive in Europe suggests.

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Volkswagen Amarok 2024 review: Core - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 28 May 2024

The new-gen Volkswagen Amarok has been on sale for about a year now so it's time to give the entry-level Core a run through to see exactly how tradie-friendly it is compared with its rivals.

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GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid 2024 review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 28 May 2024

GWM is going for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux jugular with the Cannon Alpha, a larger, roomier and highly specified mid-sized dual-cab ute with an ace up its sleeve besides sharp pricing: a petrol-electric hybrid option. This is a proper hybrid choice, in lieu of the standard 2.4-litre turbo-diesel. But while equipment and safety boxes have all been ticked, problems do arise on the move.

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Mitsubishi Triton 2024 review: GLS - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 23 May 2024

The Mitsubishi Triton has been a solid seller in Australia since the first generation L200 was launched in the late 1970s. We were recently handed the keys to assess the 'New-Gen' Triton from a tradie's perspective, to see if it has what it takes to challenge for top spot in the local ute wars.

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GWM Ute 2024 review: Cannon XSR long-term | Part 3

By Mark Oastler · 14 May 2024

From towing and off-road crawling to carrying heavy loads and day-to-day family duty Mark Oastler has put the GWM Ute Cannon XSR dual cab 4WD ute through its paces over three months. Now it's time for his final verdict.

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Volkswagen Crafter 2024 review: Kampervan

By David Morley · 07 May 2024

The VW Kombi and camping have gone together like a horse and carriage for more than half a century. And this imposing Crafter Kampervan is the brand's latest pitch to dedicated Aussie holidaymakers. Are you ready to take it on? Dave Morley has the lowdown on its pros and cons.

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Isuzu D-Max 2024 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 01 May 2024

The Isuzu D-Max is the only diesel ute that's been able to stay within touching distance of the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, and the brand hopes this updated model will close the gap even further.But have they done enough to keep the D-Max fresh? We put it to the test to find out.

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Tesla Cybertruck 2025 review

By Stephen Corby · 28 Apr 2024

Tesla's Cybertruck is a divisive vehicle, seen by some as the greatest example of why Tesla is a unique and admirable car company, because it goes where other fear, or wouldn't' even think, to tread. And it is a hell of a piece of engineering. Otherwise would argue, quite fairly, that it's a blot on the landscape and the stupidest thing ever to wear wheels. Let's find out.

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GWM Ute 2024 review: Cannon-XSR long-term | Part 2

By Mark Oastler · 03 Apr 2024

In this second long-term update Mark Oastler loads in a heavy payload to test the GWM Ute Cannon XSR's hard-working credentials.

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Mitsubishi Triton GSR 2024 review: snapshot

By Andrew Chesterton · 26 Mar 2024

There are four grades in the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton range, with the GSR the flagship. From launch, it's only available as a dual-cab pick-up with a 4x4 drivetrain for $63,840 plus on-road costs.

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