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By Chris Thompson · 29 Nov 2023

Isuzu has published a recall for thousands of its D-Max utes after finding a fault with its fuel line that could lead to a potential fire risk.

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Toyota’s $20k HiLux drops, will it come here?

By Chris Thompson · 28 Nov 2023

The Toyota HiLux has a new baby sibling, dubbed ‘Champ’ in its home country of Thailand where the diminutive ute has debuted overnight.

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Aussie auto manufacturing bigger than ever

By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Nov 2023

Australian automotive manufacturing could now employ more people than worked at Ford's Broadmeadows and Geelong factories and Holden's Elizabeth factory combined when local manufacturing officially ended in Australia in 2016 and 2017.The boom is being dri

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Is the LandCruiser 70 Series overrated?

By Marcus Craft · 12 Nov 2023

Ah, Toyota’s 70 Series LandCruiser. So beloved of real off-road adventurers, cane farmers, cattle property owners and Insta poseurs everywhere. Remote-area work, desert touring, country town pub carparks and B&S balls just wouldn’t be the same if it wasn’t for Toyota’s dead-set legend of a 4WD.

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SsangYong to put electric ute into production

By Tung Nguyen · 06 Nov 2023

SsangYong, now known as KG Mobility, will put a mass-market electric pick-up into production in the latter half of 2024, following the announcement of a “close technical partnership” with China’s BYD.

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Isuzu still believes in diesel potential

By Tung Nguyen · 05 Nov 2023

Isuzu will still offer diesel powertrains for models like D-Max, MU-X and the N Series light truck, at least in the medium term, as it believes the oil-burning powertrain still has a place in a quickly electrifying world.

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Bulletproof Cybertruck could complicate sales

By Chris Thompson · 01 Nov 2023

The tumultuous tale of the Tesla Cybertruck seems to have taken another turn, with the divisive electric car potentially facing another hurdle before it’s even started production properly.

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Navara NISMO won't go after Ranger Raptor

By Andrew Chesterton · 29 Oct 2023

A Nissan Navara NISMO won't go head-to-head with Ford Ranger Raptor on off-road capability, but would instead forge a new path of "high-speed Baja performance" that is says is more in keeping with the attributes of its performance sub-brand.That's the wor

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Can Ford be more than just the Ranger?

By Stephen Ottley · 28 Oct 2023

Ford Australia is open to any of its global models, including the new electric Explorer, as it looks to diversify its line-up to become less-reliant on the success of its Ranger ute.

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Next-gen Renault ute revealed!

By Tom White · 27 Oct 2023

Renault's new hybrid ute will be built in India to satisfy right-hand drive - opening an avenue for an Australian launch.

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