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GWM Cannon Lux 2025 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 01 Mar 2025

The Lux is the new entry-level version of the facelifted GWM Cannon ute range, a facelift that has added plenty of zing. Pricing starts at $40,490 which is a pretty sharp proposition in the dual-cab ute world.

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Why the Kia Tasman looks great

By Samuel Irvine · 01 Mar 2025

Let’s not kid ourselves, the ute segment isn’t by any stretch of the imagination the pinnacle of automotive design.

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BYD Shark 6 ute’s newest triumph

By Dom Tripolone · 28 Feb 2025

The BYD Shark 6 dual-cab ute is a five-star car, according to the Australasian New Car Assessment program (ANCAP).

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GWM Cannon 2025 review - Australian first drive

By David Morley · 27 Feb 2025

Never has the dual-cab ute market been such a noisy place. The established favourites are still doing huge business and the newcomers are arriving thick and fast, mainly from China, but all jockeying for some clear space and the chance to claim their share of willing customers.

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Now the LDV T60 can tow with the big dogs!

By James Cleary · 26 Feb 2025

LDV has addressed a significant specification shortcoming in its T60 4WD dual-cab ute by upgrading its braked trailer towing capacity from 3000kg to a more category competitive 3500kg (750kg unbraked).

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Why are cars cheaper with an ABN?

By Stephen Corby · 26 Feb 2025

Between towering import costs, dealer markups, and an archaic Luxury Car Tax (one still unmatched by a Luxury Boat Tax, Luxury Helicopter Tax or even Luxury Jewellery/Watch Tax), Australians have long shouldered some of the highest car prices in the world. Not for nothing to global brands laugh into their lobsters while referring to Australia as Treasure Island.

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First look at KGM Ssangyong Musso EV ute

By Samuel Irvine · 20 Feb 2025

KGM SsangYong has shared the first official exterior images of its upcoming electric ute, the Musso EV.

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Best 4WD options in Australia

By Marcus Craft · 20 Feb 2025

The popularity of 4X4s/4x4s/4WDs/4wds/off-roaders/whatever you want to call them has grown tremendously in the past 10 to 15 years and these vehicles regularly top national sales charts and they’re everywhere on our roads and bush tracks.

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Renault Trafic 2025 review: Pro LWB automatic - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 19 Feb 2025

We often see Renault Trafics hard at work in a variety of trade and delivery roles, even though they represent a relatively small slice of Australia's booming mid-sized van market. So, is this capable French van worthy of luring more buyers away from the dominant Toyota HiAce?

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BYD Shark 6 takeover!

By Andrew Chesterton · 16 Feb 2025

BYD has details its stunning sales target for its Shark 6 dual-cab which would see the plug-in petrol ute knock off some of Australia's biggest ute names in 2025.

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