Off road
Merc G-Wagen turbo-diesel is back with a hybrid twist!
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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.
Electric Mazda BT-50 ute not in the plans
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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.
BYD Shark pricing deal announced!
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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
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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
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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.
Suzuki Jimny rival gaining hybrid 4WD power
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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.
3000 reasons 2026 Toyota HiLux can't come soon enough
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By Andrew Chesterton · 31 Aug 2025
At a glance, last month's sales numbers paint a familiar picture of Australia's dual-cab market. The Toyota HiLux was the country's best-selling vehicle in July, with the Ford Ranger the nation's second best-selling ute.
What 4WD could replace my Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk?
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By David Morley · 29 Aug 2025
Is there a proper four-wheel-drive that can replace a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk? We need something that is not too long so it fits in a city garage (4626mm), has proper off-road capability and a full-sized spare, and doesn’t focus on 7 seats that we don’t need as empty nesters.
We also want an opening moon-roof to enjoy when out in the country, plus it has to have good wading capability. Most new mid-size vehicles only seem to be SUVs. New four-wheel-drives are enormous or all about being a ute. Are we missing anything? We have seen the Discovery Sport but the roof doesn’t open and it’s getting up there in price.
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Haval's tough seven-seater updated!
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By Tom White · 25 Aug 2025
GWM Haval’s flagship H9 seven-seat SUV offering overseas is about to be upgraded, now featuring standard front and rear diff locks and other tweaks designed to bolster its capabilities.