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BYD Shark 6 2025 review - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 27 Apr 2025

The BYD Shark 6 brings advanced plug-in electric/petrol engine hybrid technology to Australia's 4x4 ute segment. But does it have the robust workhorse capabilities of traditional turbo-diesel rivals?

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Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo 2025 review: GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 07 Apr 2025

The fully electric Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo has muscular retro-modern styling and sporty dynamics, but is it a genuine alternative to traditional turbo-diesels in Australia's mid-size (2.5-3.5-tonne GVM) commercial van segment?

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Ram 1500 2025 review: Australian first drive

By David Morley · 04 Apr 2025

The Ram 1500 has become a firm favourite among Aussie fans of massive US-style pick-up tricks. But has dropping the V8 in favour of an inline six-cylinder unit had a negative or positive impact on the overall package?

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I was wrong about the Ford Ranger Raptor

By Andrew Chesterton · 31 Mar 2025

I’m going to be totally honest with you, when news of the first Ford Ranger Raptor surfaced, I felt it was little more than an automotive curiosity.

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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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Is an American Hyundai ute coming?

By Chris Thompson · 24 Mar 2025

According to multiple reports, Hyundai and General Motors are in the final stages of a deal that could see the two car brands exchange the basis for their models, including electric vans and American utes.

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Power & pricing up on Ram 1500 twin-turbo six

By James Cleary · 21 Mar 2025

It may be faster and more powerful than the ‘Hemi’ V8-powered model it replaces but the big question is whether the in-line six-cylinder MY25 Ram 1500 maintains its well-established ‘tough truck' aura with two fewer cylinders under the bonnet.

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What's the biggest ute in Australia?

By Marcus Craft · 20 Mar 2025

US pick-ups are all the rage in Australia and with a full-sized Toyota Tundra a fresh arrival, fans of these big utes are about to be even more spoiled for choice.

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Do you really want an electric HiLux?

By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Mar 2025

Toyota has at last sped up its EV rollout, confirming this week that it will have six new electric vehicles on sale by next year, including a battery-powered ute.

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GWM Cannon Alpha 2025 review: Ultra Hybrid - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 18 Mar 2025

GWM won the race to launch Australia's first full-hybrid ute, but does it have what it takes to topple the traditional turbo-diesel?

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