Top 10 car reviews of 2023

Top 10 car reviews of 2023

30 Dec 2023 by James Cleary

EVs are on the rise, emerging brands from China are stealing a lot of the headlines and head-to-head comparison tests hit the mark for many, as reflected in the Top 10 most popular reviews we ...Read more
2024 Renault Kangoo E-Tech van priced to take on the Peugeot e-Partner in an electric van tussle

2024 Renault Kangoo E-Tech van priced to take on the Peugeot e-Partner in an electric van tussle

19 Dec 2023 by Chris Thompson

A battle between two electric vans is on the cards - if such a thing is possible in these early days of commercial electrification.Renault Australia has confirmed pricing and timing for the new ...Read more
$79k for a car with wind-up windows? Toyota explains why the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series cost so much

$79k for a car with wind-up windows? Toyota explains why the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series cost so much

17 Dec 2023 by Stephen Ottley

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is so popular that it has a waiting list so big the Japanese giant has stopped taking orders for the V8-powered off-roader. Despite that, customers are still lining ...Read more
It's a truck off! 2024 Ford F-150 versus Ram 1500 spec for spec - which of these Toyota Tundra rivals is king of the road?

It's a truck off! 2024 Ford F-150 versus Ram 1500 spec for spec - which of these Toyota Tundra rivals is king of the road?

16 Dec 2023 by Marcus Craft

Full-sized US pick-ups, considered gas-guzzling monstrosities by some in our country, have found favour in the Aussie market with those who need a big comfortable work-and-play vehicle that is ...Read more
Cheaper by the diesel! Isuzu MU-X large SUV to gain new engine option from its D-Max ute cousin and make it more competitive against Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Cheaper by the diesel! Isuzu MU-X large SUV to gain new engine option from its D-Max ute cousin and make it more competitive against Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

15 Dec 2023 by Chris Thompson

A new more affordable variant for the Isuzu MU-X large SUV is likely on the way with Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) confirming it plans to introduce a smaller engine to the range as an option. Read more
Yes you van: 2024 Ford Transit Custom Australian pricing, specification and launch timing confirmed for Toyota HiAce, VW Transporter rival

Yes you van: 2024 Ford Transit Custom Australian pricing, specification and launch timing confirmed for Toyota HiAce, VW Transporter rival

7 Dec 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

The 2024 Ford Transit Custom will touch down in Q2 next year, with the van to arrive in both short- and long-wheelbase guises, and priced from $55,990. Read more
Battle lines! Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux ute sales are neck and neck for 2023, but which one will take the overall sales crown?

Battle lines! Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux ute sales are neck and neck for 2023, but which one will take the overall sales crown?

5 Dec 2023 by Tim Nicholson

A fierce battle is brewing for the overall best-selling model for 2023 with just one month of sales to go. And the two contenders are the eternally popular Toyota HiLux and the Australian-developed ...Read more
"Old, superseded technology": BYD hammers Toyota hybrids as it prepares to launch its own hybrid ute and SUV to take on the HiLux and RAV4 - and the Chinese brand says it wants Toyota's number-one sales crown!

"Old, superseded technology": BYD hammers Toyota hybrids as it prepares to launch its own hybrid ute and SUV to take on the HiLux and RAV4 - and the Chinese brand says it wants Toyota's number-one sales crown!

4 Dec 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

BYD has fired a not-so-subtle shot at Toyota and its hybrid fleet, describing conventional hybrids as "old and superseded technology" as it prepares to launch its new ute and SUV in ...Read more
Toyota confirms future of V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, but is the new four-cylinder version the future of the famed off-roader?

Toyota confirms future of V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, but is the new four-cylinder version the future of the famed off-roader?

1 Dec 2023 by Stephen Ottley

Toyota has announced it will re-open orders for the V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series, but not until it has managed to cut down the waiting times for the iconic ute. But in the meantime, the new four- ...Read more
Audi pricing jumps up as new safety systems become standard across the range

Audi pricing jumps up as new safety systems become standard across the range

30 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

Audi has given most of its range a safety and features updated for its 2024 model year, with just about the entire Audi range now coming with features like adaptive cruise control as standard. Read more
Fire risk: 2021-2023 Isuzu D-Max ute recalled with more than 8000 units of the dual-cab affected by fuel hose fault

Fire risk: 2021-2023 Isuzu D-Max ute recalled with more than 8000 units of the dual-cab affected by fuel hose fault

29 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

Isuzu has published a recall for thousands of its D-Max utes after finding a fault with its fuel line that could lead to a potential fire risk. Read more
"You never take your position for granted": Toyota Australia isn't complacent about its sales lead, saying "the market will determine" if its strategy works against rivals going all-in on electric cars

"You never take your position for granted": Toyota Australia isn't complacent about its sales lead, saying "the market will determine" if its strategy works against rivals going all-in on electric cars

26 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

The brand that led the way on hybrid for many years is now faced with very hybrid-capable rivals who are also well ahead on electric cars - Toyota has none on sale yet - and the brand's sales share ...Read more
Coming for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux: Australian pricing and features confirmed for 2024 Mitsubishi Triton ute

Coming for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux: Australian pricing and features confirmed for 2024 Mitsubishi Triton ute

24 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

Pricing for the new Mitsubishi Triton ute has been confirmed for Australia, with the new-gen workhorse landing soon with hopes on tempting more tradies, travellers and families away from the likes of ...Read more
Diesel, electric, or hydrogen: Drivetrain options are key for the new 2024 Renault Master van

Diesel, electric, or hydrogen: Drivetrain options are key for the new 2024 Renault Master van

22 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

To some the Renault Master van might be easily forgotten, but to the French brand’s Australian arm it’s a quite important model - and now there’s a new one. ...Read more
Holden who? Aussie automotive manufacturing now AS BIG as the final days of Commodore and Falcon as Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150, RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Nissan Patrol spark massive local auto boom

Holden who? Aussie automotive manufacturing now AS BIG as the final days of Commodore and Falcon as Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150, RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Nissan Patrol spark massive local auto boom

19 Nov 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Australian automotive manufacturing could now employ more people than worked at Ford's Broadmeadows and Geelong factories and Holden's Elizabeth factory combined when local manufacturing officially ...Read more
Renault's 2024 Aussie arrivals: Delayed newcomers like Kangoo on revised flightpath to local touchdown

Renault's 2024 Aussie arrivals: Delayed newcomers like Kangoo on revised flightpath to local touchdown

17 Nov 2023 by James Cleary

The vagaries of global supply chains and manufacturing capability have played havoc with the availability of numerous in-demand new car models in recent years, and French giant Renault is not alone ...Read more
Isuzu's new dual-clutch automatic transmission will not compromise brand's reliable reputation

Isuzu's new dual-clutch automatic transmission will not compromise brand's reliable reputation

17 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Isuzu Trucks Australia’s incoming new-generation N Series light truck is in for a big transmission upgrade, but can the brand maintain its reliable reputation after moving to a dual-clutch ...Read more
Potential drive shaft failure triggers 2023 Volkswagen Amarok recall - dual-cab ute at risk of "sudden loss of power" with 70 units impacted

Potential drive shaft failure triggers 2023 Volkswagen Amarok recall - dual-cab ute at risk of "sudden loss of power" with 70 units impacted

16 Nov 2023 by James Cleary

Following its Australian launch in May this year the Amarok 4x4 has proved a popular addition to Volkswagen's local line-up with year-on-year sales for the premium dual cab ute up no less than 43 per ...Read more
Uber popular? 2024 Toyota Camry sedan revealed, but when is the Mazda 6-rivalling hybrid car coming to Australia?

Uber popular? 2024 Toyota Camry sedan revealed, but when is the Mazda 6-rivalling hybrid car coming to Australia?

15 Nov 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Toyota has ripped the covers from the ninth-generation version of its Camry mid-sized sedan, ahead of an Australian on-sale date in the second half of 2024. Read more
Could Isuzu Ute expand its offerings beyond just the D-Max and MU-X?

Could Isuzu Ute expand its offerings beyond just the D-Max and MU-X?

15 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Isuzu Ute Australia is doing a lot with a little, managing to be a top-10 player with just two models in its stable and holding off much bigger players like Nissan and Volkswagen in sales to the end ...Read more

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