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The post-V8 era begins! Ram 1500 pricing and spec confirmed with 'Hurricane' in-line six models ready for battle with Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 & Toyota Tundra
By James Cleary · 21 Mar 2025
It may be faster and more powerful than the ‘Hemi’ V8-powered model it replaces but the big question is whether the in-line six-cylinder MY25 Ram 1500 maintains its well-established ‘tough truck' aura with two fewer cylinders under the bonnet.
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Toyota thinks you want an electric ute more than a hardcore HiLux that can take the fight to the Ford Ranger Raptor, but are they right? | Opinion
By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Mar 2025
Toyota has at last sped up its EV rollout, confirming this week that it will have six new electric vehicles on sale by next year, including a battery-powered ute.
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GWM Cannon Alpha 2025 review: Ultra Hybrid - GVM test
By Mark Oastler · 18 Mar 2025
GWM won the race to launch Australia's first full-hybrid ute, but does it have what it takes to topple the traditional turbo-diesel?
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This Chinese brand could outsell Nissan, Isuzu and even MG in 2025! How the GWM Haval Jolion and H6 SUVs and Cannon ute will help boost sales
By Tim Nicholson · 18 Mar 2025
Every new Chinese auto brand that launches in Australia has bold ambitions and even bolder sales targets. Some claim they want to be the top brand in Australia, others declare they will usurp much-loved brands in the top 10 sales charts in nothing flat.
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Australia's car industry divided on NVES as EV sales tank and plug-in hybrids skyrocket | Analysis
By Samuel Irvine · 17 Mar 2025
Two of Australia's leading car industry bodies, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), are at odds over what they consider to be an electric vehicle (EV).
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Toyota HiLux hits back: The 2026 Toyota HiLux GR Sport could be all sorts of awesome as Ford Ranger Raptor finally put on notice: reports
By Andrew Chesterton · 12 Mar 2025
The 2026 Toyota HiLux GR Sport won't just feature key upgrades to improve its capability, comfort and cabin technology, but could also feature the thumping 2.4-litre i-Force Max hybrid powertrain from the Toyota Tacoma as an engine option, according to new reports.
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Volkswagen Caddy Cargo 2025 review: TDI320
By Mark Oastler · 08 Mar 2025
The VW Caddy Cargo has long been a favourite in Australia's light-commercial vehicle market, but does it still set the benchmark for small vans in Australia?
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GWM Cannon XSR 2025 review: snapshot
By David Morley · 07 Mar 2025
As the flagship model grade in GWM's facelifted Cannon line-up, it naturally costs more. At $49,990, it's about $9000 more, in fact. So you’d expect it to have more of everything. It doesn’t.
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JAC T9 2025 review: Haven - Australian first drive
By Andrew Chesterton · 07 Mar 2025
The 2025 JAC T9 isn't going to tempt you from your Ford Ranger Raptor or Toyota HiLux GR Sport. You know it, and they know it, too.Instead, the T9 is being positioned as a value-packed Chinese 4x4 dual-cab that can do enough of the ute stuff to satisfy most people, and with a price so sharp it might make people wonder if they need to tow a full 3.5 tonnes after all...
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GWM Cannon Vanta 2025 review: snapshot
By David Morley · 05 Mar 2025
The Vanta is GWM’s way of telling us that its facelifted Cannon ute can be just as tough as much pricier alternatives form other makers.
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