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Cobey Bartels

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Cobey Bartels is an established journalist and TV presenter, with more than a decade of media experience and thousands of published works within Australia's most respected magazines and newspapers.

He has reviewed countless cars, motorcycles, and even trucks, jumping into the cabin of just about anything he's thrown the keys to! A petrolhead at heart, in his spare time he can be found tinkering with one of his two- or four-wheeled projects, or laying under his drift car trackside dealing with a broken axle (again). Instagram: @cobeybartels

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News

Hardcore Ford Ranger Super Duty locked-in for 2026

Ford Ranger Super Duty with massive 4500kg GVM set for 2026 launch, putting 1500-class utes and light-duty trucks on notice.

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Reviews

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning strikes Bribie Island

We take an all-electric, right-hand-drive F-150 Lightning for a play on Bribie Island

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Reviews

Ford Everest adventure series: Taking on the Territory

Can the Everest meet the standard of the Territory?

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News

Queensland Police kits out Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series

Accessorised 300 Series is ready to patrol the streets of Queensland

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Comparisons

2023 Best Work Ute: Ford Ranger XLT

Are you a tradie in the market for a new ute? You’ve come to the right place, because we are rounding up what we think are the top five 4x4 tradie utes available in Australia right now.

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News

Norweld unveils massive new factory in Brisbane

Leading Australian tray and canopy manufacturer unveils freshly built factory in Brisbane, giving an all-access look inside the new facility

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Reviews

2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI E PHEV review: Australian first drive

Audi's hybrid SUV might seem out of place with its EV E-Tron brand growing, but there's still value in Ingolstadt's mid-sizer

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Explore

Mid-week recharge in the Ford Everest

Are you feeling a bit so-so, as the mid-week monotony takes a hold? We might have found the perfect hump day cure…

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Explore

Isuzu I-Venture Club returns to the Victorian High Country

Isuzu UTE’s multi-day I-Venture trips are back, kicking off with a three-day adventure through Victoria’s stunning High Country

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4x4 Comparisons

2023 Ford Ranger XLT 4-cyl v Toyota HiLux SR5: Spec to spec

Ford’s new-gen Ranger has proven a hit since launching in 2022, outselling its HiLux arch-rival in January 2023. So how do these mid-range variants compare on paper?

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Reviews

2023 Isuzu D-Max review: 1.9-litre SX 4x4

Isuzu's new 2023 range refresh includes an intriguing 1.9-litre 4x4 fleet-special dual-cab D-Max. Under-engined? Let's see...

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Reviews

2023 Isuzu D-Max review: Australian first drive

Isuzu Ute Australia freshens up its D-Max range for 2023, with subtle visual tweaks, some added tech, and a no-charge upgrade for anyone who’s ordered a ’22 model.

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Reviews

2023 Isuzu MU-X review: Australian First drive

Isuzu’s MU-X seven-seater gets a spruce up for 2023, off the back of customer feedback, but pricing remains the same

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Show 'N' Shine

Preview: HQ Holden Run

The 10th HQ Run is on this weekend in Brisbane

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Reviews

2022 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review

Isuzu’s top of the line X-Terrain ute shows off with plenty of off-road focused design flair while retaining everyday liveability.

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Reviews

2022 Isuzu D-Max review: LS-U+ Crew Cab 4x4

Isuzu adds a premium touch to the D-Max line-up, with a new LS-U+ model offering a more discreet high-end alternative to the flashy X-Terrain

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Reviews

2022 Isuzu MU-X LS-T 4x4 review

Isuzu’s family-oriented MU-X scores only minor changes for 2022, retaining its adventure-ready credibility as a solid all-rounder

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Reviews

2022 Isuzu D-Max review: LS-U Crew Cab Chassis

Relative luxury up front, workhorse at the back makes the 2022 Isuzu D-Max LS-U Cab Chassis a solid choice when clearing up a flood-damaged neighbourhood

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Reviews

2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk review

The revised Compass Trailhawk parades Jeep’s hardcore ‘Trail Rated’ badge, but can this and the latest updates justify its hefty price tag?

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Reviews

2022 Ford Ranger FX4 Max review

We put the Ranger FX4 Max to the test to establish whether it is Raptor-like or Raptor-lite

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Reviews

2022 Toyota HiAce LWB TD auto review

Australia's favourite dependable workhorse now does everything it’s always done well, even better

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Reviews

2022 Isuzu D-Max SX 1.9-litre 4x2 review

Isuzu now offers a light-sipping 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine option for D-Max SX single-cab 4x2 buyers, but did we miss the bigger unit's extra grunt?

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Reviews

2021 Ford Everest Trend AWD Bi-Turbo review

A new Everest is on the horizon but Ford has kept updating the big off-road wagon to keep it relevant

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Reviews

2021 Isuzu D-Max review: 4x2 SX 3.0L Single Cab Chassis

Can the 2021 Isuzu D-Max 4x2 SX Single Cab Chassis cut it as the perfect tradie work ute?