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New Jeep Compass SUV teased ahead of imminent reveal

Jeep’s next-gen Compass mid-size SUV will take a multi-fuel approach, with electric, hybrid and petrol models confirmed

4x4 News

2024 Toyota Prado review: an icon reborn and reinvigorated

We put the Toyota LandCruiser Prado's legendary durability and off-road prowess to the test, exploring how this latest model lives up to its 70-year...

2024 Toyota Prado review: an icon reborn and reinvigorated

We put the Toyota LandCruiser Prado's legendary durability and off-road prowess to the test, exploring how this latest model lives up to its 70-year...

2025 Mercedes-AMG G63 revealed: Relax, it still has a V8

Some of Affalterbach’s range-toppers are swapping eight cylinders for four, but the Mercedes-AMG G63 retains its V8 for 2024

New Renault 4 will go 4×4

The forthcoming Renault 4 is likely to offer a four-wheel-drive option, helping it to stand out in the market for baby all-electric SUVs.

Rugged Jeep Avenger 4xe is coming

Jeep’s 4xe mild-hybrid system finally brings 4x4 capability to brand’s smallest SUV.

Ute News

First look at Rivian R2 electric SUV

Excitement is building up for the reveal of the new Rivian R2 electric SUV on 7 March.

First look at Rivian R2 electric SUV

Excitement is building up for the reveal of the new Rivian R2 electric SUV on 7 March.

Volkswagen’s Scout Motors brand teases pick-up truck

An all-electric SUV and pick-up truck from newly established brand are due to enter production by the end of 2026.

Cybertruck still has “enormous challenges”

Tesla has “dug its own grave” with the Cybertruck, CEO Elon Musk said, as the EV maker struggles to ramp up production of the angular pick-up.

Toyota IMV 0 ute concept is Hilux of the future

New Toyota ute concept can be a motorhome, mountain-rescue ambulance, street food stall, and much more.

Hot Read: We drive the new Ineos Grenadier ahead of its Australian launch

4x4 Reviews

2024 Toyota Prado review: an icon reborn and reinvigorated

We put the Toyota LandCruiser Prado's legendary durability and off-road prowess to the test, exploring how this latest model lives up to its 70-year...

2024 Toyota Prado review: an icon reborn and reinvigorated

We put the Toyota LandCruiser Prado's legendary durability and off-road prowess to the test, exploring how this latest model lives up to its 70-year...

Mercedes-Benz Unimog review

A Unimog is a Swiss Army knife on wheels: fit for any purpose.

2023 Mahindra Scorpio Review

We find out what separates Mahindra's new Scorpio from an intriguing competitor set.

2023 Ineos Grenadier Review

More than a curio, the Ineos Grenadier is backed by some of the biggest...

Ute Reviews

2022 Isuzu D-Max AT35 Arctic Trucks Review

Our quick spin in the Isuzu D-Max AT35 by Arctic Trucks shows there's certainly a lot of appeal, although a couple of changes would...

2022 Isuzu D-Max AT35 Arctic Trucks Review

Our quick spin in the Isuzu D-Max AT35 by Arctic Trucks shows there's certainly a lot of appeal, although a couple of changes would...

2022 Rivian R1T Review

We take a quick drive in the all-new Rivian R1T electric pick-up truck on...

2023 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Review

It’s still not quite the SUV alternative that some buyers might expect, but it gets closer to that brief than it ever has done before, while still offering the rugged appeal that made the original Amarok so popular.

2022 Ford Maverick Review

The Ford Maverick is another ute that Ford doesn't offer Australians, but do we...