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Ford Ranger 2025 review: Raptor - Off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 21 Dec 2024

The realm of high-end, high-performance utes is an increasingly competitive slice of the new vehicle market. The latest Ford Ranger Raptor to enter the arena has a V6 engine, an upgraded suspension set-up and drive modes aimed at further bolstering its growing reputation as a built-for-purpose adventure machine.But does the Raptor have serious potential as a touring 4WD?

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Who is going to buy the 2025 Kia Tasman?

By Dom Tripolone · 20 Dec 2024

The Kia Tasman was one of the most hyped new car reveals of 2024, but has it hit the mark with Australia ute shoppers? Kia Australia’s marketing chief, Dean Norbiato, said the brand is aiming to get eight to 10 per cent of the market in Australia, which is about 20,000 to 25,000 sales.

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Renault Kangoo 2025 review: E-Tech - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 20 Dec 2024

Renault has recently joined its French rival Peugeot in offering a full-electric small van in Australia. However, given its high purchase price, does it bring enough value in other ways to be a genuine alternative to VW's enduringly popular Caddy Cargo range?

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Why petrol and diesel is here to stay

By Dom Tripolone · 20 Dec 2024

The reports of the death of petrol and diesel cars have been greatly exaggerated.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo 2025 review - Australian first drive

By David Morley · 19 Dec 2024

VW's uber-cool ID. Buzz electric people mover gets all the headlines while its commercial alter-ego, the ID. Buzz Cargo has subtly entered the local market. Does this hard-working van offer the day-to-day performance, practicality and efficiency business operators demand? Dave Morley's on a mission to find out.

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Ford cuts prices on multiple models

By John Law · 18 Dec 2024

Ford has rolled out massive discounts across its vehicle range, including on Australia’s best-selling vehicle. Variants of everything from the low-volume E-Transit to market-leading Ford Ranger ute are on special, with the family-favourite Everest SUV also on offer.

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Peugeot E-Expert 2025 review: Pro Long Auto - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 13 Dec 2024

The Peugeot E-Expert brings zero tailpipe emissions to the mid-sized commercial van class with its fully electric drivetrain, but does its high purchase price deliver more than just clean air credentials?

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GWM announces runout sale for Cannon Ute

By Samuel Irvine · 13 Dec 2024

The GWM Cannon Ute range is in runout with sales of between $2000 and $6000 for private buyers – and even larger discounts for ABN holders – as the brand readies its next-generation model.

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New ute should come to Oz

By John Law · 11 Dec 2024

Is this the car that could turn Peugeot’s fortunes around in Australia? It’s a ute, the category of vehicle that has been the best-seller in Australia since 2016 with either the Toyota HiLux or Ford Ranger taking top honours.

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Can this family favourite topple the Ranger?

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Dec 2024

Could an SUV top the sales charts in Australia for the first time ever this year?

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