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Ford Ranger takes HiLux down to the wire in 'Best-selling vehicle of 2023' race

Ranger wins November battle to increase its chances of becoming first Ford since the Falcon in 1995 to be Australia's best-selling vehicle

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

2024 Toyota HiLux 48V hybrid: new multi-terrain system, infotainment and safety confirmed

Toyota Australia has announced certain HiLux variants will gain 48-volt mild-hybrid tech in 2024, with a claimed fuel consumption reduction and improved drivability

Toyota Urban SUV concept reveals upcoming Kona Electric rival

Model that could be called BZ2x for 2024 production will be Toyota's smallest and most affordable electric SUV.

BYD wants to overtake Toyota in Australia

China's BYD reveals plans to open 30 new "retail outlets" over the next 18 months as it declares ambition to become the No.1 brand in Australia.

Mahindra is going HiLux hunting!

India's new-generation ute to have 3.5-tonne towing and turbo-diesel grunt

2025 Toyota HiLux: Everything we know so far

The next HiLux is rumoured to share its underpinnings with American pick-ups – and if it looks like this, it'll be off to a good start

Why electric cars are less reliable – study

Blame new tech

Wheels catch-up: ANCAP smashes 30yr-old car, Hyundai hybrids driven, Cybertruck pricing!

Another week gone in the blink of an eye. If you're a little behind, here are the stories that made headlines

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Black Friday sale nets 55 orders

No-cost upgrade valued at up to $10,500 for certain run-out Ioniq 6 variants

Isuzu Australia targets 40K-plus sales as it racks up anniversary milestones

The brand with just two vehicles passes 300,000 deliveries and looks to break 40,000 annual-sales barrier having already broken its showroom record.

Australian test reveals real-world fuel efficiency of nine new cars including RAV4, MG ZS, X-Trail

First round of tests show how book figures compare to the real-world

Tesla Cybertruck: Huge price increase, first deliveries complete!

He did it. Elon Musk's Cybertruck dream is now real, with the first customer deliveries done – two years late, and nowhere near the claimed price

Tesla Cybertruck megathread: Performance, towing capacity, US pricing and more revealed

Tesla boss Elon Musk reveals first key details of Cybertruck at Delivery Event

2024 Hyundai Kona Hybrid small SUV on sale in Australia

The hybrid version of the latest Hyundai Kona – expected to become the most popular option – has arrived in local showrooms

Want a Volkswagen Tiguan R? Get in before June 2024 because it's being axed

Following a tumultuous but successful stint, Volkswagen is pulling the Tiguan R from Australian sale

2024 Volkswagen Touareg R pricing and features: Most powerful VW ever

The most powerful series production Volkswagen lands in Australia in March with a sub-$130k price tag... just

2024 Volkswagen T7 Multivan & California: Initial Australian details confirmed

Golf-based T7 Multivan due in local showrooms later in 2024, joining all-electric ID.Buzz and new Ford-based Transporter/Caravelle models

Volkswagen Australia responds to CEO’s claim that brand is ‘uncompetitive’

Volkswagen will tighten its belt and speed up development to compete with Chinese rivals

New VW models coming: ID.4, Tiguan, ID.2, Touareg R, and more

ID electric car onslaught, new family-friendly models, and a few facelifts and upgrades to existing SUVs are in store for the near future

Facelifted 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 ‘shorty’ three-door detailed, not returning to Australia

The short-wheelbase LandCruiser 71 Series has received a facelift in the Middle East with naturally-aspirated petrol V6 power

Dacia is coming to Australia, wearing the Renault badge

The Renault line-up in Australia is set to be bolstered by "shockingly affordable", rebadged versions of Dacia's Duster and Bigster SUVs

EV battery swapping: Volvo & Polestar parent partners with Nio on quick range boost

Is it possible... could rapid EV battery swaps finally come to Australia? Not so fast, mates.

VIDEO: Dad builds a WOODEN Tesla Cybertruck for his kids

From the body panels to the lovingly shaped seats and steering wheel, just about everything in this Cybertruck is made from wood, and it's incredible.