Tradies

Ford Ranger 2026 review: Super Duty - Australian first drive

By Tom White · 27 Nov 2025

Ford's new Super Duty is born from the demands of its buyers, but can the brand capture that Raptor magic in creating an entirely new dual-cab niche?

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Nissan Navara 2026 review - Australian preview drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 26 Nov 2025

Nissan tried but failed with its previous (and maybe last-ever) in-house-developed diesel one-tonne ute, the D23 Navara. For 2026, the "all-new" D27 Navara is a mildly-restyled Mitsubishi (MV) Triton, and might only be Australia/New Zealand-only, for now. But there is one massive difference, and that is the retuned suspension, courtesy of Melbourne's Premcar, that is behind the Warrior series.

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The key to Chinese brand's domination

By Byron Mathioudakis · 21 Nov 2025

GWM has admitted there is still plenty of work left to do to boost the popularity of its entry-level Cannon 4x2 and 4x4 range in Australia. Whilst recording a decent 19 per cent volume rise year-to-date, to just under 7000 units, on the back of a significant diesel engine and transmission upgrade earlier this year as part of 2025 facelift, the keenly-priced Chinese mid-sized ute is only in seventh spot.

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Japan's new HiLux hunter revealed

By Byron Mathioudakis · 19 Nov 2025

Nissan’s last great hope of reversing a long-term sales decline in Australia has finally been unveiled in the form of the D27-series of Navara.

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Toyota HiLux 2026 review: Australian preview drive

By Andrew Chesterton · 13 Nov 2025

Finally, a new HiLux! A vehicle Toyota has been plotting and planning for a decade. And I know what you must be thinking: what the hell were they doing with the other nine-and-a-half years?

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Major issue with new HiLux EV exposed

By Jack Quick · 13 Nov 2025

Toyota has released more details about the coming all-electric HiLux BEV ahead of its Australian launch in the first half of 2026.

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Next-gen ute icon tuned for Oz!

By Chris Thompson · 12 Nov 2025

The next-gen Navara is set to be revealed next week, but Nissan Australia and a local engineering specialist have detailed how it's been tuned for Australia.

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ANCAP rips in on US pick-up truck safety

By James Cleary · 07 Nov 2025

ANCAP turns gaze to big American pick-ups on Australian roads.

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Ram 2500 2026 review: Australian first drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 06 Nov 2025

Right now in Australia, if you need to tow more than the 3.5-tonnes the better utes and SUVs can offer, the Heavy Duty (HD) models from Ram and Chevrolet are your only choice. Chevy's Silverado 2500 HD has dominated in recent times, but Ram has now hit back with the 2500 HD and even heavier-duty 3500 options, with unheard-of torque and other upgrades to float your boat.

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End of Ford Ranger ute dominance?

By James Cleary · 06 Nov 2025

Favourite Ford engine reaches its end.

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