Off road

Kia Tasman 2025 review: Australian preview drive - off-road test
By Tom White · 09 May 2025
The Kia Tasman is finally here - are we impressed in this brief off-road preview drive?
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Kia's top-spec Tasman takes aim at rivals
By Tom White · 09 May 2025
Kia details unique features of its top-spec X-Pro Tasman, as it takes aim at high-spec private ute buyers.
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Powertrain warning light coming on in my 2016 Mazda BT-50 manual
By David Morley · 08 May 2025

The power train warning light comes on occasionally in my 2016 Mazda BT-50 manual.

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My 2015 Isuzu D-Max engine is knocking and making black smoke?
By David Morley · 08 May 2025

My 2015 Isuzu D-Max engine is knocking and making black smoke?

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My 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero engine turns but won't start
By David Morley · 08 May 2025

My 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero engine turns but won't start.

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China’s new Raptor!
By Dom Tripolone · 08 May 2025
GWM is having a moment.
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Another Chinese plug-in hybrid ute confirmed
By Dom Tripolone · 01 May 2025
Just when you thought we’d hit peak Chinese ute, another brand jumps into the ring.
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Ford Ranger ute and Everest SUV recalled
By Samuel Irvine · 01 May 2025
Ford has recalled 13,490 examples of its popular Ranger ute and Everest SUV built between 2022 and 2025 due to a manufacturing defect impacting vehicles fitted with Ford’s 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 engine.
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Chery's off-roader nears RHD production
By Tom White · 01 May 2025
Jetour representatives hint at which of its off-road vehicles will be available in right-hand drive.
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Toyota Tundra 2025 review: Limited - Off-road test
By Marcus Craft · 30 Apr 2025
The Toyota Tundra is the latest in a long line of full-size American pick-ups to arrive on our shores. The left-hand-drive Tundra is converted to right-hand drive by Walkinshaw in Australia and, on paper, this big ute is a well-engineered, well-equipped and purpose-built towing and touring machine. But the Tundra has a $156,000-plus price-tag. Is the Toyota badge enough to justify this much money? 
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