Off road

What needs to happen for a Kia Tasman SUV?

By Chris Thompson · 03 Apr 2025

Kia Tasman SUV on the cards, but not currently in the pipeline.

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Does this make Tasman look better?

By Laura Berry · 01 Apr 2025

An image has surfaced of Kia’s Tasman sporting a cosmetic change that many say makes a big difference to the look of the ute ahead of its Aussie launch.

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Aussie automotive manufacturing goes global

By Andrew Chesterton · 31 Mar 2025

It's not just from from Australia to the world for our latest automotive export. The Nissan Navara Warrior program that will now be launched globally can be tracked all the way back to Premcar's facility in Epping, Victoria.

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2015 Holden Colorado 4x4 rear differential bearings worn

By David Morley · 31 Mar 2025

Was there a problem with the 2015 Holden Colorado 4x4 rear differential bearings wearing at low kilometres? Mine has done just 119,000km.

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Gears five and six won't engage on my 2013 Ford Ranger XLT manual

By David Morley · 31 Mar 2025

On my 2013 Ford Ranger XLT manual transmission, gears five and six won't engage.

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Squeaking at low speed in a 2014 Mazda BT-50

By David Morley · 31 Mar 2025

I’m looking at buying a 2014 Mazda BT-50 but when taking it for a test drive, there was a significant squeaking at take-off up to 30km/h. Is it possibly the centre bearing on driveshaft? The vehicle has done 210,000km. Also the exhaust has been cut shorter to give turbo noise on deceleration. What effect can this have on the motor/turbo?

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China's Jeep not coming to Australia - yet

By Stephen Ottley · 30 Mar 2025

Chery is stopping at three brands… for now. But China’s answer to Jeep and its genuine luxury brand remain on the agenda for Australian expansion eventually.

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Last of the analogues: Mazda MX-5 and more

By Laura Berry · 30 Mar 2025

Big screens and displays in cars can make interiors look modern and minimalist but what happens if they fail?

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Isuzu MU-X 2025 review: X-Terrain - Off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 29 Mar 2025

Isuzu's MU-X range has undergone a much-anticipated update and it includes the introduction of a new variant: the new top-of-the-range X-Terrain.The X-Terrain is a seven-seat 4WD wagon and - as part of this new MU-X range - it has an updated chassis, a tweaked suspension set-up, some new safety tech and a recalibrated rough terrain mode (Isuzu's boosted off-road traction control system).

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Are you too late for a Ram V8?

By David Morley · 28 Mar 2025

You might not be too late for a Ram V8 - but you better be quick and your options might be limited.

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