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Ford launches fuel card special offer to entice new Ranger, Everest buyers
The Ford Ranger and Everest are now being offered with cost-of-living relief special offers, including a $4000 fuel card.
Toyota HiLux BEV: Australia’s third electric ute goes on sale
The all-electric Toyota HiLux BEV will go on sale in Australia in the second quarter of 2026 priced from $74,990 plus on-road costs.
Chery ute naming competition draws 20,000 entries ahead of shortlist announcement
The competition to name the new Chery ute has closed with 20,000 entries received by the company ahead of the shortlist announcement soon.
Three dual-cabs compared: BYD Shark v Toyota HiLux v Kia Tasman
Fuel-use is in the news even more than capability when it comes to the dual-cab brigade. Here, we compare the figures for three very different ways of tackling the segment.
JAC Hunter: Range and fuel efficiency revealed for new PHEV ute, with the help of an NRL star
Aussies seeking a plug-in hybrid ute will have another option in mid-2026 with the JAC Hunter PHEV ute due to go on sale then.
Which plug-in hybrids offer the longest electric driving range?
A plug-in hybrid can offer the best of both worlds for some, so which ones offer the longest electric driving range? The answer may surprise you.
What are the most fuel efficient vehicles on the market without a plug?
Dramatically cutting your fuel use is possible without buying a vehicle that plugs into a wall. Here are the most fuel efficient vehicles in each segment.
Hennessey Goliath 700 ZR2: Supercharged Chevrolet Silverado revealed with 515kW V8
US tuner Hennessey has turned its attention to the Chevy Silverado to create the Goliath 700 ZR2, complete with a 515kW supercharged V8.
Mazda adds new grades to BT-50 lineup, including the return of the Thunder
Thunder and Boss model grades have returned to the Mazda BT-50 lineup, while some variants have also earned a 360-degree camera.
Volkswagen Amarok: V6-heavy MY26 update launches with Dark Label special
The MY26 Volkswagen Amarok range has been announced with big changes included fewer engine choices, a new special edition and a cheaper petrol variant.
The worrying trend for Japanese car brands in Australia
Sales of cars from Japanese brands in Australia are trending downwards in the face of a new-brand-and-model onslaught from China.
GWM Cannon plug-in hybrid ute confirmed for Australia as part of ambitious expansion
Chinese brand GWM confirmed 10 new models and an expanded dealer network will spearhead local ambitions after record-setting year.
Chery ute with diesel PHEV power set for 2026 Australian launch
A new Chery ute will launch locally later this year with a unique powertrain in Australia: a diesel plug-in hybrid.
Ford posts biggest loss since GFC; EVs and Trump’s tariffs to blame
Stalled EV production, a warehouse fire and President Trump’s tariffs have impacted the bottom line at Ford Motor Company.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana
Volkswagen’s new Amarok is a Ranger under the skin, with vastly improved safety and second row comfort compared with the original.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: MG U9
MG has no intention of missing out on the dual-cab fever currently running wild in Australia. Enter the new U9, which has more than a few party tricks to reveal.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Mazda BT-50 GT
The Mazda BT-50 hits a lot of the right notes in the dual-cab segment, but there are some crucial areas where it falls a little short.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: KGM Musso Ultimate Luxury XLV
The ‘other’ challenger brand in this segment is one that some of you might not immediately think of – South Korea’s first dual-cab entrant, the KGM Musso.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Kia Tasman X-Line
It might have a face only a mother could love but underneath that Ugly Duckling exterior lives a refined and well-sorted dual-cab.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Isuzu D-Max Terrain
Updated and tweaked recently, the D-Max continues to appeal to buyers looking for rugged reliability and all-round capability.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 3rd: Ford Ranger V6 Sport
The Ford Ranger redefined the segment when the latest-gen launched in 2022, establishing itself as the best-selling vehicle of any kind over the last two years.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 2nd: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is disrupting the dual-cab universe with larger overall dimensions and its fuel-sipping plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year Winner: BYD Shark 6
In a first for Wheels, dual cabs get their own segment and new yearly award – with a razor sharp focus. And it’s one of the newer brands taking out our first-ever Ute of the Year award, the BYD Shark 6.
Next BYD Shark 6 gets bigger engine, more power and uprated towing capacity
A bigger 2.0 litre turbo petrol and increased towing capacity of 3500kg are the headline acts in Australian Government vehicle approval documents.
