Off road

Fifth gear keeps dropping out in my 2009 Mazda BT-50
By David Morley · 05 Sep 2025

Fifth gear keeps dropping out in my 2009 Mazda BT-50. It doesn't have to be under load; it will do it cruising at 100km/h. The nylon bush on the gear stick into the selector has been changed, however the problem continues.

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2014 Holden Colorado is making a squealing noise when turning
By David Morley · 05 Sep 2025

My wife's 2014 Holden RG LTZ Colorado has the most annoying squealing noise coming from the front. It's mainly when you turn to the right but I can also hear it when on the highway. I've replaced the front wheel bearings but that actually made it worse somehow? I've been told it could be one of the clips from the ABS sensor may have broken and fallen behind the backing plate and have read just now a lot of people have had transfer case seal issues.

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Ram 1500 2026 review: Rebel - Australian first drive
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.
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Merc G-Wagen turbo-diesel is back with a hybrid twist!
By James Cleary · 03 Sep 2025
Mercedes-Benz Australia has brought a hard-working turbo-diesel version of its iconic G-Wagen back to the local market, with a mild-hybrid twist.
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Electric Mazda BT-50 ute not in the plans
By Jack Quick · 03 Sep 2025
Isuzu has already revealed plans to launch an electric version of its D-Max ute in Australia in 2026, but Mazda has confirmed it won’t follow suit just yet.
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Why Australia needs a new kind of ute
By Stephen Ottley · 02 Sep 2025
Australia has a ute problem.
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BYD Shark pricing deal announced!
By Tim Nicholson · 01 Sep 2025
BYD’s hot-selling Shark 6 ute just got a little cheaper.
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Meet Chery's world-first ute
By Tom White · 01 Sep 2025
This diesel plug-in hybrid ute could be Chery's first dual-cab in Australia.
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China’s most affordable PHEV ute detailed
By Jack Quick · 01 Sep 2025
China’s Geely launched the Radar King Kong EM-P plug-in hybrid (PHEV) dual-cab ute earlier this year, but it has now detailed a version that’s even more affordable.
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Suzuki Jimny rival gaining hybrid 4WD power
By Jack Quick · 01 Sep 2025
Renault has just launched the global version of the Dacia Duster SUV in Australia, but there are big plans for the model over in Europe.
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