The BYD Shark 6 is a new dual-cab ute trying to compete with Ranger, Hilux and Triton, except with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that promises more affordable towing, load-carrying and family luxury. It’s also more power than a Ranger Raptor. Can the new Shark 6 really be better?
Read MoreThe GWM Cannon Alpha plug-in hybrid is the ute catching every other ute brand napping in the Australian market. It’s innovative, full of clever design and has bucketloads of grunt for towing, load-carrying, touring and off-roading. It’ll leave a turbo-diesel Hilux for dead, and leave you with change, unlike Ford Ranger.
Read MoreThere is a flurry of dual-cab utes coming to Australia with plug-in and hybrid powertrains, including the GWM Cannon Alpha. If you’re considering one of these non-diesel models, you need to know what you’re getting yourself into.
Read MoreThere’s never been more choice when buying a full-size, heavy-towing, luxurious pick-up truck in Australia. It’ll pull, haul and function in almost every operating environment, but spending over $100,000 on a Tundra, F-150, Ram or Silverado is not a decision you want to get wrong.
Read MoreThe RAM 1500 is no longer the biggest dual-cab pick-up truck/ute you can buy in Australia now that the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra are in town. But is it still the best oversized tool for the job?
Read MoreThe 2026 Ranger Super Duty promises bigger towing, more payload, better off-road credentials and an even bigger price. But can Ford improve the ownership experience and general reliability?
Read MoreJust because a ute is cheap, that doesn’t mean it’s worth the money. So let’s see if the GWM Cannon is more than just a cut-price Ranger wannabe and can offer towing, off-roading capability and robust design to compete with the big brand dual-cab utes like Hilux and Triton…
Read MoreIf you’re planning on buying a new car in coming months, it’s a perfect storm with the federal election coming up, prices dropping and dealers desperate to make sales quotas. Here’s what you need to know…
Read MoreThe new LandCruiser Prado is retro-styled and the most modern vehicle in Toyota’s range. It offers versatility, off-road pedigree and towing grunt, but it’s also the most expensive it’s ever been, and it’s not entirely justified.
Read MoreIf you think Great Wall Motors can come along and offer a cut-price Toyota Prado on its first attempt, there are some glaring issues you need to consider before dropping your money on this LandCruiser lookalike.
Read MoreDiesel particulate filters are everywhere these days and if you own a modern diesel ute, large SUV or a light truck, you’re probably getting around with a DPF under the hood. Here’s everything you need to know about keeping DPFs healthy, avoiding high costs and ensuring you’re compliant…
Read MoreMG Australia has announced it’s developing a ute, and with a bunch of new utes coming to the Australian market in 2025, here’s what you need to know about MG’s first dual-cab pick-up…
Read MoreIf you need an affordable and extremely good value dual-cab diesel ute with all the features and good-enough performance for a wide range of work, the SsangYong Musso offers insane bang for your buck. But there’s a big caveat to your long-term ownership…
Read MoreThe Ford F-150 is popular in the United States for a reason, it’s not just a cultural icon and a comfortable truck, it’s highly functional. There’s a reason American pick-ups are gaining traction in Australia.
Read MoreThere’s an abundance of choice when buying a new 4X4, filling it with recovery gear and attaching as many accessories as possible. But the tsunami of information is also overwhelming if you’re new or simply learned bad driving habits. This is your ultimate deep-dive into off-roading…
Read MoreTowing a trailer is one of Australia’s favourite driving pastimes. Whether you’re experienced or an amateur, this is your ultimate in-depth and technical guide to towing heavy caravans, campers, boats and horse floats. Let’s do this dangerous task properly and safely.
Read MoreIn a market full of big, hardcore off-road 4WD wagons and dual-cab utes, the Suzuki Jimny seems like a modern take on the old-school short-wheelbase rock crawlers like Pajero, Patrol and LandCruiser. Except it has some important fundamental problems.
Read MoreIs it possible your shiny new bullbar could cause catastrophic engine failure, the likes of which could cost you $20K in repairs and the ability for a carmaker to deny your warranty? Here’s how this disaster could happen to your mighty 4WD or ute…
Read MoreShould you be listening to forums when it comes to diagnosing technical and potentially costly engine issues in the context of scheduled servicing?
Read MoreIf your 4X4 gets stuck halfway up some off-road goat track and you need recovery, is it okay to improvise and use the OEM tie-down point or even the towbar? Or should you absolutely be fitting a rated aftermarket recovery point up front or to the tow hitch? Let’s find out…
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