Our 2026 project builds: New HiLux vs Old HiLux
The new HiLux isn’t radically different from the outgoing model, so in 2026 we’ll customise both to see whether your money is better spent upgrading an older one instead
Denza B5 and B8 prove their off-road chops by conquering Beer O’Clock Hill
DENZA’s B5 and B8 have flaunted their off-road nous at Beer O’Clock Hill
VFACTS: HiLux fails to topple Ranger; China becomes Australia’s leading vehicle source
February sales show the Ford Ranger holding the 4x4 crown while China overtakes Japan as Australia’s top source of new vehicles
GWM boosts dealer network and aftermarket support alongside expanded 2026 line-up
GWM is widening its Australian dealer footprint and technical support while introducing a broader range of models
One-off D-MAX Concept X show car is up for sale!
The Concept X is a factory-backed, one-off D-MAX built for extreme off-road capability!
Chery KP31 Concept unveiled as world’s first PHEV diesel ute
Chery has revealed its KP31 concept, previewing the world’s first dual-cab ute with a plug-in hybrid diesel system
2026 JAC Hunter PHEV faces tough Australian testing program ahead of launch
The PHEV 4x4 is being pushed through a series of local challenges – including Lang Lang – ahead of its mid-2026 Australian debut
2026 Denza B8 secures five-star ANCAP safety rating
The electrified Denza B8 earns a five-star ANCAP safety rating for all variants
Living with the KGM Musso Ultimate: Long-term review
We’re spending a few months with the Musso Ultimate XL V, getting to know why it consistently outperforms expectations
Buying a new 4x4? RedBook now flags emissions and fuel costs with VESR
4x4 buyers can now see emissions and running costs at a glance, with VESR integrated directly into RedBook
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