

Isuzu Ute

Electric Isuzu D-Max launched – but when will it reach Australia?
The first electric Isuzu D-Max has been revealed overnight as the first mid-sized electric ute that can carry a 1000kg payload and tow 3500kg – just like its diesel sibling.

2025 Isuzu D-Max mild-hybrid ute revealed for lower CO2 emissions push
Stepping into carbon neutrality, Isuzu reveals hybrid and EV concepts, with some headed for Australia.

Wheels catch-up: Electric D-Max for Oz, emissions fight continues, JAC T9 ute & Chery Omoda 5 EV
Here are the stories that made headlines this week

New car delays: Which top 20 models are affected?
So you want to buy a new car, but don’t want to wait or lose out on features? Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening with the market’s key players

VFACTS December 2022: 20 years on top for Toyota as the market breaks through the COVID years to find recovery
The results for 2022 are in and its Toyota that dominated, with the HiLux selling ute selling more units than any other vehicle since 2005

VFACTS November 2022: HiLux back on top as SUVs outsell LCVs
Sales climb again in November with most brands experiencing growth, and SUVs proving particularly popular

VFACTS September 2022: Supply boost gives car brands bumper month – with Tesla Model Y nabbing a top 10 spot
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far

VFACTS August 2022: Brighter skies emerge for new car sales
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far

VFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales
The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it’s not clear sailing yet

VFACTS June 2022: New-car sales drop to lowest point in over a decade, Toyota remains on top
A tough June for carmakers has resulted in the lowest sales figures since 2011

VFACTS May 2022: New car sales labour towards one million
Australia’s new-car market posted a small year-on-year swing towards negative growth in May’s election month, with continuing gains for ‘green’ cars and an even greater majority for the Toyota party

Isuzu Ute Australia and Subaru take customer satisfaction top awards
Japanese manufacturer becomes the first carmaker to receive perfect scores across all categories

VFACTS April 2022: New car sales slump as supply chains break
The new car market is recording higher sales than pre-pandemic levels, but last year’s April hasn’t been beaten

VFACTS March 2022: New car sales return to form as Tesla reports figures
Despite supply chain issues, the industry has recorded its strongest March sales since 2018

VFACTS February 2022: Market begins to recover in spite of ongoing delays
The strongest post-COVID February has seen some familiar models at the top of the sales charts

Sales stop on Isuzu D-Max variant with 1.9-litre turbo-diesel
The issue doesn’t impact variants utilising the marque’s 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine

VFACTS January 2022: Chinese brands thrive as luxury vehicles suffer
MG, GWM Haval and LDV made big gains in January as premium brands and high-end mainstream vehicles struggled with global supply issues

Isuzu Ute Australia appoints Reiko Sato as first ever female director
Isuzu’s new deputy managing director will oversee a large number of behind-the-scenes operations

Winners and losers: Car brands that sailed or failed in 2021
We pick the most notable winners and losers from the 2021 sales race

VFACTS December 2021: Toyota HiLux number one again as new-car sales pass one million
Worst December sales since 2008 – but enough to push new-car market past the one-million mark as Toyota wins the ute battle with Ford

2021 Isuzu D-Max recalled for canopy roof rack issue
A new notice issued by Isuzu Australia affects 98 vehicles

Australia’s fastest-selling cars revealed
We reveal the vehicles that are growing sales the quickest in Australia – and there isn’t a Toyota in sight

Best-selling cars of 2021 so far
We all know who the usual faces are in the top 10 new car sales charts each month, but what do the numbers really show us?

2021 VFACTS half-term sales report – Part one: Alfa Romeo to LDV
Which manufacturers are rolling with the pandemic and parts-shortage punches of 2021 as the market continues its recovery?