Off road

The Subaru Outback has been loved by those looking for a bit of adventure and now the new updated range has added a turbo engine which offers better towing capability and faster acceleration.

Lexus is set to finally release its own spin-off of the hugely-awaited next-generation Toyota Prado in Australia at last, returning to the seven-seater SUV segment it recently abandoned with the now-defunct old-shape RX L.

GWM Australia has strongly hinted that the Tank 300 Hybrid four-wheel-drive in showrooms now, could soon be joined by an even bigger, tougher, more luxurious off-roader.

The next-generation 2024 Mitsubishi Triton has been spied testing very close to Australia, with a disguised prototype for the dual-cab ute making its way around wet roads in Thailand.

Ford's huge globe-spanning 'strategic motorsport strategy' shown alongside its F1 partnership announcement will yield some next-level EVs.

Ram's long-awaited mid-size ute could be mere weeks away from its concept unveiling, with international reports pointing to a dealer showcase in March that will reveal much more detail about the brand's Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max rival.It's

Tesla wasn't the first to put an electronic display in a car but the brand set the new benchmark for screen size that the other car makers have been adopting in everything from prestige cars such as Mercdes-Benz and BMW to more affordable options like Kia, Hyundai and Haval. But are these screens making our lives easier or more dangerous when we're behind the wheel?

At the start of 2022 you could have argued things looked tough for Mitsubishi. The brand was facing a serious threat from MG, which was stealing sales from the popular Mitsubishi ASX and Eclipse Cross, plus there was no new Triton model to help combat the incoming Ford Ranger or any special version to fight the Nissan Navara Warrior.

Volkswagen's long-awaited second-generation Amarok ute gets price-tags and arrival timing, but is it priced right to strike fear into its rivals?

Given the sharp driveaway pricing to begin with, the flagship version of the GWM Tank 300 Hybrid is likely to be a popular choice. And at $60,990, it's pretty easy to see how many buyers will be able to justify the extra spend.That's backed up by the extra gear, too, including a front locking differential (the base-model has a locking rear diff only) heated and cooled front seats, Nappa Leather upholstery, self-parking, 18-inch alloy wheels and wireless device charging.Safety runs to the usual driver aids we're increasingly used to seeing including AEB, rear-cross traffic alert, lane-keeping and active cruise-control. Six air-bags including full-length side-curtain bags are also part of the package.The Ultra shares its driveline with the Lux, meaning a turbocharged two-litre petrol engine augmented by an electric motor for 258kW and 615Nm. Transmission is a nine-speed auto with low-ratios for rock-hopping. Although based on the GWM ute chassis, the Tank gets a coil-sprung rear axle for greater ride comfort.