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New cars coming to Australia in April 2024
Here’s what’s scheduled to land in Australian new-car showrooms this month

Mitsubishi Triton scores 5 star ANCAP result
New-gen Triton is the first dual-cab to get full marks under tougher testing rules

VFACTS March 2024: Ford Ranger stays strong, RAV4 climbing
Another record month as the new car market has its all-time best first quarter result, Tesla Model Y sales double

VFACTS February 2024: Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month
Australia’s new-car market has beaten its February record in another strong month as Nissan and Tesla re-enter the top 10

Opinion: Should Australia’s best-selling vehicle pay more than its fair share?
Heaven forbid we tax the dual cab

What is the towing capacity of the Ford Ranger?
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Ford Ranger’s towing capability

VFACTS January 2024: Record-breaking start, but turbulent times predicted
Ford Ranger remains on top in a record-breaking January as new-car sales kick off for 2024, but tougher times are predicted in future months with demand expected to weaken

Toyota stops production of LandCruiser 300, 70 Series amid engine misconduct
Toyota has paused production of popular diesel-powered models in Japan amid investigations into an engine scandal

The Best-Selling Cars by Brand – Australia
Revealed: Every major car brand’s most popular vehicle in Australia

Volkswagen shows tough Amarok-based SUV
Official render shows VW was considering its own version of the Ford Everest after all!

Let’s leave the pick-up truck obsession for the US
Size matters, but not always in a good way.

These were Australia’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023
It’s no surprise that Australians love the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but rising EV demand and supply constraints wrote an interesting tale for the nation’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023

2024 Mitsubishi Triton ‘Snow Shredder’ concept debuts in Tokyo
Mitsubishi has used this week’s Tokyo Auto Salon to show off an adventure-themed Triton, along with a squad of offroad-styled siblings

VFACTS December 2023: Australian new-car sales record broken
More cars than ever were sold in 2023 following a record-breaking second half, as a December upset saw the Ford Ranger beat the Toyota HiLux to become the nation’s top-selling vehicle

Ford Ranger beats HiLux to become Australia’s best-selling vehicle
Ranger ute becomes first Ford since the 1995 Falcon to be nation’s favourite vehicle

What are the best alternatives to a Toyota HiLux?
What are the best utes to consider if you’re not getting a HiLux?

High Court finds Mitsubishi did not break consumer law in fuel consumption case
Mitsubishi Australia cleared in High Court appeal following four-year fuel consumption battle

Most popular used cars in Australia: November 2023
Used car sales figures have finally been revealed with the Ford Ranger taking top spot

VFACTS November 2023: Yearly new car sales record likely, Ranger beats HiLux
The Australian new-car market has posted record sales for the fifth month running with a yearly high forecasted, as the Ford Ranger looks to overtake the Toyota HiLux as the nation’s top-selling car in a neck-and-neck final race

Mahindra is going HiLux hunting!
India’s new-generation ute to have 3.5-tonne towing and turbo-diesel grunt

New Ford models coming: Mustang, Ranger PHEV, Puma EV, & more
Your quick guide to all the new and updated models coming to Ford Australia showrooms in 2024 and beyond… plus potential additions yet to be confirmed

Could a future electric Toyota HiLux look like this?
We’re not far away from an all-electric HiLux joining the Toyota line-up, but how will it look?

Australia’s best-value utes
Put aside brand loyalty and you’ll see that some dual-cab utes are better buying than others

End-of-Year New Car Deals in Australia 2023
Looking to purchase a new car before the end of 2023? Good news: There are plenty of bargains about
