ANCAP has handed out a five-star safety rating for the just-launched 2021 Isuzu D-Max, making it the first locally-tested vehicle under the latest testing protocols. Isuzu only launched the new model earlier this month, but buyers can rest assured all variants (all 20 of them) are covered by the full […]
Utes and pickups
First 2021 Mazda BT-50 examples land in Australia
The first examples of the much-anticipated 2021 Mazda BT-50 have physically landed in Australia, arriving at a port in Brisbane for preparations before they are sent off to various dealerships around the country ahead of the October on-sale date. Mazda Australia will launch the new model in October with a choice […]
Australian vehicle sales for August 2020 (VFACTS)
August 2020 VFACTS figures show there is no sign of recovery yet, with new vehicle registrations down an alarming 20.4 per cent year-to-date (YTD). The start of the new financial year usually sees some decline, but this year, for the month of August specifically, units are also down 28.8 per […]
Mazda Australia confirms accessories for 2021 BT-50
Utes buyers will soon be spoiled for choice in Australia, with a number of brand new models hitting the local market in the next couple of months. Mazda Australia is preparing its offering, the 2021 BT-50, and has today confirmed and outlined some of the genuine accessories that will be […]
Hyundai Santa Cruz prototype ute spotted with production body?
The much-anticipated Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup has been spotted in prototype form in the USA. And it’s the most revealing prototype we’ve seen, with some of the body and design details shown in broad daylight. Thanks to these images posted up by MotorTrend, this is the first time we’ve been […]
2020 Ford Ranger Wildtrak, Raptor update announced for Australia
With so many new utes arriving on the market lately, Ford isn’t wanting to miss out on the action. Today Ford has announced the 2020 update for the top Ranger Raptor and Ranger Wildtrak, while also confirming the return of the Wildtrak X. Following the news of the 2020 update […]
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series updated for 2020, adds touchscreen
The iconic and simply legendary Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is receiving a mild refresh for 2020, introducing a new multimedia system and even satellite navigation. A string of updates have also been announced for the C-HR and RAV4 SUVs. Firstly, the 70 Series – one of our favourite vehicles of […]
2021 Ford F-150 Raptor prototype spotted, V8 sound? (video)
Following the reveal of the fourteenth-generation 2021 Ford F-150 in June, it looks like Ford engineers are now preparing the 2021 F-150 Raptor. A prototype was recently spotted in the USA, producing what could be a V8 soundtrack. The outgoing Raptor features a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, which, to […]