The CX-60 combines performance, batteries and SUV-luxury to beat Lexus, Mercedes and BMW while Mazda refuses to go fully electric in favour of big inline six-cylinder engines. If your family needs lots of legroom, a big boot, and grunt, the CX-60 needs to go on your shortlist.
Read MoreIf family is forcing you to shop for an SUV because it’s fashionable, the fast family performance sedan icon, now has a big boot. Long live the wagon - to hell with the status quo. Here’s what you need to know…
Read More2025 is the year of new Chinese car brands arriving in Australia and the plug-in hybrid Jaecoo J7 is a promising medium SUV for families. Here’s what you need to know about these upstart carmakers and why it matters…
Read MoreThere’s plenty to like about the 7-seat Ford Everest for hardcore off-roading and heavy towing thanks to its big V6 diesel. But is it wise dropping up to $80K on Ford these days?
Read MoreIf you’re in the market for a hardcore 4X4 wagon that can tow, climb and haul, the Isuzu MU-X is not a bad idea. But here’s why you should take a good hard think before dropping up to $80K on this seven-seat four-wheel drive…
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 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 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 MoreThe Hilux is more than just an immensely popular 4X4 dual-cab ute here in Australia, it’s an icon. Toyota Hilux offers reliability, towing, good resale value and occasional family duties.
Read MoreThe Subaru Outback has a growling turbocharged engine, a five-seat SUV wagon body and lots of clever, practical equipment. For adventurous families, it will also tow, haul and drive beautifully - at a modest price.
Read MoreThe all-new Kia Tasman 4X4 dual-cab ute is finally coming to Australia in mid-2025. The covers are off, too. Here’s everything we know so far
Read MoreThe Kia K4 is a newer, bigger replacement for the old Cerato, but promises more. It offers value over an SUV, saving you thousands while offering extra space, features, reliability and comfort. But there is a fundamental problem with the K4…
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 MoreThe BYD Shark 6 is the third Chinese ute trying to compete with Ranger, Hilux and Triton. It promises affordability and more power than a Ranger Raptor. But can the Shark 6 really be a better dual-cab ute?
Read MoreThe T9 is China’s next workhorse trying to make the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi Triton irrelevant. With cheap utes becoming popular in Australia, it promises toughness, practicality and affordability that appeals to private and fleet buyers. But unknown brands like JAC must face tough questions…
Read MoreThe soft-roading Subaru Forester packs a punch, and is one of the safest, most practical and capable SUVs on sale today. It’s also a great value, nicely driving and popular five-seater - with an all-new version coming soon…
Read MoreThe Hyundai Palisade is a big, bold and comfortable holiday machine for growing families. Palisade offers excellent value, generous 8-seat SUV space, and practicality on par with LandCruiser, but at a much more affordable price.
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 MG ZS is a small SUV that offers tight budgets the opportunity to buy new instead of used when shopping for a five-seat SUV in these difficult financial times. But given that no car is perfect, does the price distract from major flaws? Here’s what you need to know about MG ZS…
Read MoreThe Subaru Crosstrek offers great value and good build quality, with its all-wheel drive system making it a uniquely capable small-family SUV. If you like to leave the bitumen for sand, dirt or gravel, here’s why you need a Crosstrek.
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