Commercial News

Is the new Toyota HiLux about to be revealed? 2024 Toyota Tacoma teased in USA as debut approaches for the ute's cousin

5 Apr 2023 by Chris Thompson

The Toyota Tacoma, American cousin to the HiLux currently being developed on the same platform, has been leaked in the US with shadowy images coming from Toyota hinting at an imminent announcement. Read more

Ute fightback! Toyota HiLux topples Ford Ranger in March sales, but Isuzu D-Max and Tesla Model Y are gaining ground

5 Apr 2023 by Tim Nicholson

The top 10 best-selling vehicles in Australia last month were exclusively utes and SUVs, with not one passenger car - like a hatchback or sedan - making the list. And the top of the table was ...Read more

Price rise alert! Get in quick to save on a 2023 Hyundai Tucson or Venue, with more models like i30 already affected

4 Apr 2023 by Chris Thompson

Hyundai Australia has applied a price increase to some of its most popular models, with more to come in the near future.The brand has increased pricing for its i30 hatch and Sedan, as well as the ...Read more

More Cannons! 2023 GWM Ute Cannon cab-chassis variants added to range as more options for rival to Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger dual-cabs

4 Apr 2023 by Chris Thompson

Tradies who favour trays have a new option in the dual-cab ute market as GWM has added three new cab-chassis variants of its Ute Cannon to its line-up. Read more

Should you buy a Mazda SUV or ute now or wait for the redesign or facelift? Life cycles for the Mazda CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, BT-50 and more

2 Apr 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Whatever type of vehicle you buy new, knowing when a model update or change is coming is essential in getting yourself a better deal. Read more

Why this iconic brand needs to be more like Tesla and Volvo and shift to selling electric cars only to survive | Opinion

2 Apr 2023 by Richard Berry

How much longer can Peugeot continue to sell almost no cars in Australia before its headquarters in Paris gives the signal to retreat from that faraway land populated mainly by kangaroos? Read more

Ford NZ beats Australia! The cool hybrid SUVs, sports 4WD and hot hatch weapon Aussies are denied

1 Apr 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Australians used to have one of the broadest selection of Fords in the world. Over the past decade, however, we've lost beloved local models like Falcon and Territory, the respected Fiesta, Focus ...Read more

Best electric cars arriving in 2023

31 Mar 2023 by Tung Nguyen

If 2022 proved anything, it was that Australians are finally ready to adopt electric cars en masse. Just look at the sellout success of Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Model Y. Read more

Best utes arriving in 2023

31 Mar 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

There's no denying that Australians are in a seemingly never-ending love affair with the ute - just a glance at the top-10 best-selling models here and you will see no less than four different pick- ...Read more

Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2023

31 Mar 2023 by Tung Nguyen

If the global pandemic has taught us anything (in addition to good hand hygeine and covering your nose when you squeeze), it's that Aussies love to go off-roading when they can.The last few years ...Read more

The best new cars coming in 2023

30 Mar 2023 by Tung Nguyen

While the automotive industry continues to grapple with supply-chain issues and production shortages, many exciting fresh models are still on the way. Read more

Toyota DPF class action update! Company loses appeal as impacted HiLux, Prado and Fortuner owners wait for damages

29 Mar 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Toyota Australia has been unsuccessful in its bid to appeal the Federal Court’s 2022 ruling relating to its problematic diesel particulate filter (DPF) from selected HiLux, Fortuner and Prado ...Read more

A Ranger not for us? 2023 Ford Ranger Tremor is a pared-back off-road work ute, but will it come to Australia?

29 Mar 2023 by Chris Thompson

Ford has announced a new, simplified version of the Ranger with a focus on off-road capability, but don't rush to the dealership just yet. Read more

The "Millennium Falcon" of utes? Ford F-150 Lightning electric car successor confirmed for 2025 before it even lands in Australia

27 Mar 2023 by Chris Thompson

Ford’s all-electric version of its most iconic model - in America, at least - is already looking down the barrel as its replacement is confirmed. ...Read more

Tougher than a Ford Ranger? This is what the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton looks like without camouflage!

27 Mar 2023 by Chris Thompson

A week after the official reveal of the precursor concept of the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton, we're able to see almost certainly how the production version will look. Read more

Watch your back, Rivian R1T! GMSV could be about to add a new electric car to its line-up in Australia - will it be the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or something else?

27 Mar 2023 by Tim Nicholson

GMSV is preparing to reveal its future model plans for Australia and New Zealand, and it’s now all but confirmed that the portfolio will include electric vehicles. ...Read more

Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion

26 Mar 2023 by Richard Berry

Manual gearboxes are being killed off by the soulless, unromantic savages who want a car with an automatic transmission. Which is nearly everybody. So, the car manufacturers are making hardly any ...Read more

Should you buy a Toyota HiLux, van, hatchback, sedan or sports car now or wait for the redesign or facelift? Life cycles for Australia's best-seller, as well as Camry, Corolla, Yaris and more detailed

26 Mar 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

When is the best time to buy a Toyota? With so many different models launched at varying times, figuring out the optimum time to make a move is important if you want to maximise your investment. ...Read more

2023 Peugeot E-Partner pricing and features confirmed as French brand takes on Renault Kangoo E-Tech, but what about electric car versions of Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen's vans?

24 Mar 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Peugeot will go toe-to-toe with its French rival Renault in the electric delivery van segment in a few months time. Read more

Get wilder! 2024 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X joins the range, bridges gap with hardcore Ranger Raptor

24 Mar 2023 by Chris Thompson

Ford Australia has added yet another variant to the stable of its most popular model, the Ford Ranger, with the Wildtrak X joining the line-up near the pointy end. Read more