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VFACTS October 2020 4x4
News

LCV market stemming the sales slump

With restrictions easing across Australia, the new car market is starting to show glimpses of resurgence.

Ford Ranger
News

Ford Ranger leads the recovery of 4x4 sales

The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux get 4x4 sales back on an upwards trend.

Toyota Hilux Mako
News

Toyota builds Ranger Raptor rival Aussies can’t buy

What would win in a fight, a Raptor or a Mako? New Zealand is about to find out

2021 Toyota Hilux Rogue and Rugged X
News

More power for Hilux Rugged X and Rogue

Toyota's locally developed halo models receive performance and equipment upgrades.

Ford Ranger Jpeg
Car Style

Top 5 best-selling utes in Australia

We shine a spotlight on Australia's most popular pickups

Updated 2021 Toyota Hilux SR5
News

2021 Toyota HiLux price and features

There’s nothing like some fresh competition to improve the breed.

2020 Toyota Hilux revealed
News

Updated Toyota Hilux gets a big power boost

Mid-life update for Hilux sees big hike in power, retuned suspension and improved towing capacity

2021 toyota hilux
News

Fernando Alonso gets first thrash of the 2021 Toyota HiLux

An updated and more powerful HiLux looms. Has Toyota done enough to keep it ahead of the Ford Ranger?

Fun Toyotas
News

How Toyota is changing its spots

From frumpy to fizzy, Toyota has undergone a formidable future-proofing transformation

VFACTS April 2020 4x4 ute sales numbers
News

4x4 ute sales continue to tank

The 4x4 segment is coping better than others, but sales are still way down.

2021 Toyota Hilux Com-gen images
News

Is this the 2021 Toyota Hilux?

Computer-generated images could hint at 2021 Toyota Hilux update

best bang for your buck dual cab ute
Features

Which 4x4 dual-cab offers the most bang for your buck?

Want maximum grunt for minimal outlay? These are the utes that have torque for cheap

Best 4x4 utes you can buy in Australia
Features

The verdict on every 4x4 dual-cab ute in Australia

Every dual-cab ute you can buy right now, ranked and rated

Toyota Hilux GR
News

This is the V8 Hilux that Toyota won’t build

The Wheels skunkworks pulls together what Toyota apparently won’t – a V8-powered version of its top-selling 4x4 to go head-to-head with the forthcoming V8 Ranger Raptor

Fernando Alonso finishes third at Al Ula-Neom rally
4x4 Motorsports

Fernando Alonso takes first rally podium

Two-time Formula One and Le Mans champion scores rally breakthrough in lead up to Dakar

VFACTS October 2019 Ranger and Hilux top sales charts
News

Ranger and Hilux remain best-sellers in struggling market

Despite recording fewer sales than 2018, Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux remain at the top of the charts.

Toyota Hilux TRD: Sweet dream
Features

A new Toyota TRD Hilux: Sweet Dream

Toyota is being behind in the dual-cab pace race. Here's what it needs to do to catch up

2019 Toyota Hilux Gr Sport Front Side Jpeg
News

Toyota Hilux GR still on backburner as sport ute category grows

Toyota Australia is taking a serious look at a high-performing Hilux... but when is it coming?

Toyota Hilux hybrid
Tokyo Motor Show

Toyota wants hybrid Hilux, Landcruiser for Australia

Make no mistake, Toyota Australia reckons Australia’s workers and farmers are ready for the brand’s first hybrid workhorses

Toyota Hilux
News

Toyota owners hit with EPA notices for smoky diesels

Problems with Toyota diesel particulate filters are seeing owners face fines of up to $2000

Ranger 1 Jpg
News

Ford Ranger outsells Toyota Hilux in August by just 13 units

Hilux and Ranger reign supreme but the budget utes start to make their move.

volkswagen amarok
Advice

Should I be buying a dual cab ute?

Dual-cab utes are the best selling cars in Australia, but does that mean that they are the right car for everyone?

Toyota Rav 4 T 1 Jpg
Advice

Avoid new car remorse: How to predict model updates

Is the new car you are splurging on about to become yesterday’s news? Here is how you might find peace of mind

Mitsubishi Triton crew cab 2019
Advice

WhichCar should I buy: dual cab or extra cab?

If you have kids but need to lug big, bulky items, do you really need a dual-cab ute when an extra cab ute might do?