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Ford Ranger roof racks: Factory and aftermarket options

By David Morley · 19 Mar 2024

When a vehicle like the Ford Ranger is so successful and, let’s face it, such a Swiss army knife of a thing to have, the idea of making it even more versatile was always going to be a thing.

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Ford Ranger: Features and accessories

By Marcus Craft · 07 Mar 2024

The Ford Ranger is one of Australia's best-selling utes and because of its popularity there are many accessories available for it – from the factory and aftermarket.

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Ford Ranger configurations: All the models & body styles

By David Morley · 23 Feb 2024

There can be no doubting the popularity of the Ford Ranger. The designed-in-Australia, Thai-built ute range of single and dual-cabs finally (for the 2023 sales year) knocked the Toyota HiLux off its perch as this country’s best-selling individual make and model.

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What is a Light Rigid Vehicle?

By Marcus Craft · 16 Feb 2024

What is a light rigid vehicle? A light rigid vehicle is a vehicle “with a GVM [Gross Vehicle Mass] of more than 4.5 tonnes, but not more than 8.0 tonnes (any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9.0 tonnes GVM) vehicles up to 8.0 tonnes GVM which can carry more than 12 adults including the driver,” according to Transport for NSW.

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The hot cars not in Australia until 2025

By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 Jan 2024

Here is our list of the top SUVs, utes and EVs that people expect to see in Australia in 2024, but in fact won't be here until 2025!

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Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 3

By Mark Oastler · 05 Dec 2023

Towing a caravan is our final long-term test exercise for the 1.9-litre 4x2 version of the Isuzu D-Max, and it's performance, not to mention fuel-economy, raises questions about the worth of the 3.0L version.

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Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 2

By Mark Oastler · 26 Oct 2023

Some surprises this month as the D-Max's 1.9-litre turbo diesel four punches above its weight in terms of load-lugging and composure under pressure, not to mention fuel economy.

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Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 1

By Mark Oastler · 25 Sep 2023

The current-generation Isuzu D-Max has been a sales success, with buyers flocking to showrooms for the Toyota HiLux rival. But while many are opting for higher-spec 4x4 versions, there also exists this SX 4x2. We're spending three months with the dual-cab to find out if it's under-appreciated.

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Comprehensive car insurance vs third party: What's the difference?

By David Morley · 22 Sep 2023

Like any grudge purchase, many of us don’t really pay too much attention to car insurance. You buy it because you need it.

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Chevrolet Silverado 2024 review: ZR2 - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 24 Aug 2023

Once an exotic oddity, now a more common sight on Aussie roads, full-size American pick-up trucks have the tough looks and luxo spec, but can they cut it when it comes to hard work? Mark Oastler spent a week with the 6.2-litre V8-powered Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 to find out.

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