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New cut-price ute arrives in Australia

The latest dual-cab ute to land Down Under is sure to excite tradies with its sharp price and tough guy looks.There was a time when utes were no-frills workhorses that tradies could hose out at the end of a long day. These days they are…

Driven: Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Cross hybrid

Frustrated by limited charging infrastructure and less-than-ideal range for electric cars? This technology blends the best of both worlds.There’s no range anxietyMitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid combines a 2.4-litre petrol engine making 94kW and…

Ford reveals updated pocket rocket for Oz

The Blue Oval offers some of the most underrated vehicles in the country and its newest weapon should be on the shortlist for Aussies fans.Ford has given its budget Fiesta ST performance car a welcome upgrade.Leading the charge are new…

Huge American monster truck arrives

Giant US pick-up trucks are becoming increasingly common on our roads, and the latest one is bigger and badder than the rest.The latest American pick-up truck, the Ram 2500 has hit Aussie roads, promising to tow and haul more than any other…

Why families should consider this SUV

The Honda CR-V used to be one of the most popular mid-size SUVs on sale, but has since dropped off. We find out if it is still a worthy competitor to the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5.VALUEUpdates have pushed up the CR-V’s price up by a few…

Why this is the best car for downsizers

Lexus has a unique rewards program that is packed full of useful and handy incentives. We test the cheapest way to access the Encore Platinum program.VALUEThe UX is Lexus’ smallest and cheapest SUV. Prices start at about $52,000 drive-away…