Ford recalls some 2022 Ranger and Everest models over transmission software fault
A software fault can make some Rangers and Everests unexpectedly stop at low speed
2026 BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis: Australian pricing leaks
RedBook has listed the BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis at $55,900 before on‑road costs
Another accessory under fire: Reflective window coverings now in police crosshairs
Police are cracking down on reflective window coverings, warning 4WD owners their rigs could be fined or defected
VFACTS: Ranger beats all-new HiLux to lead January 4x4 sales
Ford’s Ranger tops Australia’s 4x4 charts, while EV and PHEV sales surge
Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Rubicon updated for 2026; Wrangler 85th Anniversary Special Edition announced
Jeep Australia tweaks the 2026 Wrangler and Gladiator Rubicon with small, practical upgrades for off-road use
UPDATE: Toyota teases potential three-row electric SUV; interior shown in new teaser
Toyota hints at a full-size, three-row EV, pointing to the brand’s next moves in the 4x4 EV space
2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV arrives in Australia with special driveaway pricing offer
The Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV arrives from March, with pricing starting at $55,990 driveaway
AusEV slashes price of Ford F‑150 Lightning Pro ahead of 2027 EREV
AusEV slashes the price of the Ford F‑150 Lightning Pro to $109,990, as it clears stock before the next-generation EREV arrives
Chevrolet Silverado tops Australia’s full-size ute segment in 2025
The Silverado 1500 and 2500 combined for a 44.1 per cent market share to dominate Australia’s full-size ute segment in 2025
Toyota releases old-school security method to combat rising car theft
Toyota has reintroduced its steering wheel lock as vehicle theft continues to rise across Australia
Chery’s Rely R08 EV pick-up launches in China; remains unconfirmed for Australia
The all-electric Rely R08 EV pickup launches in China, but an Australian release is still unconfirmed
ANCAP data reveals HiLux as safest ute in Australia in 2025
ANCAP 2025 results confirm the Toyota HiLux leads the ute segment
Australia’s most traffic-congested city in 2025 has been named – and it’s not Sydney or Melbourne
The 2025 TomTom Traffic Index reveals which Australian city topped the congestion charts, highlighting national traffic patterns and global comparisons
Hyundai and Kia exploring Gladiator‑style removable roof
Patent filings suggest Hyundai and Kia are looking at a pickup with a removable roof
NSW government invites 4WD clubs to give input on proposed Great Koala National Park
The NSW Government is seeking feedback from 4WD clubs, recreation groups, and locals on access and activities in the proposed Great Koala National Park
Ford F-150 Lightning EREV coming to Australia; RHD launch set for 2027
Reports confirm the next-gen F-150 Lightning EREV will arrive in Australia, converted to RHD by AusEV
Defender Rally wins 2026 Dakar Stock class in historic debut
Defender Rally’s Dakar D7X-R dominated the Stock class at the 2026 Dakar Rally, with Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal taking the win
Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R and GSR Special Editions arriving in February
Mitsubishi has added new GLX-R and GSR Triton Special Editions to its Aussie line-up, bundling accessories into pre-configured packages
Ford bins battery-only F-150 Lightning, replaces it with Extended-Range EV
Ford will discontinue its current battery-electric F-150 Lightning and launch a new extended-range electric version, marking a major shift in the brand’s EV strategy
VFACTS: Ranger tops 4x4 sales as PHEVs surge in Australia
SUVs dominate and plug-in hybrid sales rise in Australia
The INEOS Grenadier is now available in Australia via subscription
Australians can now access the Grenadier Station Wagon and Quartermaster via Karmo’s subscription model
DENZA B5 and B8 pricing revealed for Australia
The B5 and B8 “Super Hybrid SUVs” are now priced and ready to order in Australia
GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV confirmed for Australia
A Tank 300 PHEV is on the way – and crucially, it keeps its full mechanical 4WD hardware
2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Kia Tasman X-PRO
Kia’s all-new Tasman makes a bold first impression at its inaugural UOTY test