Diesel

Audi says diesel can survive harsh new laws
By Tom White · 05 Oct 2024
Why Audi says diesel has lots of life left in Australia despite harsh new emissions laws being introduced.
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GWM's expansion plans leaked!
By John Law · 08 Sep 2024
GWM and its Haval SUV sub-brand are on a product offensive. The Chinese brand launched Australia's first hybrid ute earlier this year and is now looking to shore up its local range with more models. Leaked details suggest the Prado-rivalling GWM Tank 300 off-roader will score a diesel engine. 
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How much fuel can you claim on tax without receipts?
By Stephen Corby · 09 Aug 2024
How much fuel can you claim on tax without receipts? Providing you use your car for work, you can claim up to $4250 worth of fuel on your annual tax return without receipts for the 2023-24 financial year.
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This is the 2025 Isuzu MU-X!
By Tom White · 13 Jun 2024
Isuzu has revealed its much-anticipated facelifted MU-X off-road SUV in its defacto home market of Thailand.
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New diesel BMW incoming
By Tim Nicholson · 29 May 2024
BMW is not giving up on diesel, with the German giant confirming the arrival of an oil-burning version of the new 5 Series sedan.
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Has Aussie demand for big US pick-ups peaked?
By James Cleary · 12 May 2024
The influx of full-size utes from the USA has been a controversial development, with WWII American GI-style sentiment along the lines of ‘over-sized, over-priced and over-here’ summing up the negative commentary.
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Your next ute will be a plug-in hybrid
By Andrew Chesterton · 11 May 2024
The BYD Shark is now mere days away from being officially unveiled, and probably the most interesting thing about its unmasking will be just how the Chinese ute’s plug-in hybrid system competes with the diesels that dominate Australia’s dual-cab market.
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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 doubles down on diesel
By Andrew Chesterton · 28 Apr 2024
Reports of Isuzu's departure from Australia appear to have been wide of the mark, with the brand not just vowing to stay in market on NVES is introduced, but forecasting a long future for its diesel engines here, too.
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China poised to take Thailand's second place
By John Law · 12 Apr 2024
China’s rapid expansion will see it overtake Thailand by 2026
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