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2026 Ram 1500 V8: when to expect it in Australia

By Byron Mathioudakis · 07 Sep 2025

Ram is considering a V8 comeback for Australia’s best-selling full-sized American ute, which might include the return of the TRX high-performance flagship.

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Ram 1500 2026 review: Rebel - Australian first drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Sep 2025

Australia's big-ute best-seller, the Ram 1500, evolves with the Rebel, as a Ford Ranger Wildtrak-style sporty off-road value proposition. Based on the Laramie Sport and aimed directly at the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2, the Rebel gains a suspension lift and other 4x4-focused gear, yet retains the sophistication that's made today's 1500 a segment favourite. And its twin-turbo six is a gem.

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Chinese car dominance exposed

By Dom Tripolone · 03 Sep 2025

Australian new car sales are booming. We bought more than 100,000 new cars in August, which is an all time high for the month.

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New V6-powered brute ute revealed

By Dom Tripolone · 01 Sep 2025

Chinese car brands aren’t just content to dominate the electric car game, they are coming for our favourite dual-cabs, too.

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China’s most affordable PHEV ute detailed

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.

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Toyota HiLux in trouble from fresh rival

By Dom Tripolone · 30 Aug 2025

Hyundai is building a ute to battle some of the biggest names in the business.

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Geely's Shark 6-rivalling electric ute closes in on Oz

By Jack Quick · 25 Aug 2025

Radical electric BYD Shark 6 alternative goes on sale right next door to Australia.

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GWM Cannon Alpha 2026 review: Ultra PHEV - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 21 Aug 2025

The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has recently replaced its ground-breaking Hybrid predecessor, but does the newcomer's rechargeable battery tech and electric-only driving mode enhance or hinder its workhorse practicality?

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Why Hyundai looks set to abandon Kia's ute

By Andrew Chesterton · 13 Aug 2025

Hyundai looks increasingly likely to forge its own path when it comes to its now-confirmed mid-size ute, with the brand's Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival to ditch diesel in favour of petrol and electrification to secure sales both in Australia and the USA.

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Ford's new EV ute to be cheaper than Ranger

By Tom White · 12 Aug 2025

Ford says its revolutionary new electric ute will be cheaper than Ranger, less barebones than Slate Auto rival.

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