Tag: diesel

Kia Tasman Boxing Day Bloodbath: The Swan is Sinking
Kia Tasman dealers are in full panic mode this Boxing Day. With sales stalled at 4,300 units, t

The Kia Tasman Reviewed – Ugly Duckling or Desert Swan?
Is the Kia Tasman a stroke of genius or a design disaster? We go beyond the controversial "Lego" styling

Kia Tasman Highway Review: Roadtrip Ready or Not?
Is the controversial Kia Tasman road-trip ready? We test the X-Pro on the M1 to check the 2.2L diesel,

Kia Tasman VS BYD Shark 6 Quick Read Comparison
Kia Tasman review: bold looks, excellent cabin, strong ride quality and a diesel drivetrain that performs well but faces tough competition from the BYD Shark 6. Find out why Tasman drives better than it looks and where it sits in Australia’s booming ute market.

EVs Overtake Petrol – Dramatic Sales Shift EU Car Market 2025
EVs and hybrids overtook petrol cars in the EU for the first time in October 2025. BEV, PHEV, and hybrid sales surged across major markets, while petrol and diesel continued their rapid decline. Full breakdown of Europe’s shifting automotive landscape.

2025 GWM Cannon XSR is here to rattle Toyota Hilu’s throne.
2025 GWM Cannon XSR review — tough, diesel-powered, front and rear diff locks, snorkel, 4×4 hardware and full tech for under $52k. Real-world farm test, practical insights, specs and value verdict.

2026 Ford Ranger & Everest: V6 Power, Butcher than Ever
Ford’s 2026.5 Ranger and Everest line-ups get expanded V6 availability, blacked-out styling, standardised 10-speed automatic, and new variants including Wolftrak, Tremor, and the Everest Active entry model. Smarter, stronger, and sharper for Australian buyers.

2025 Toyota HiLux Australia: Full Specs, Tech & Pricing Revealed
Discover the full 2025 Toyota HiLux range in Australia. Specs, tech, features, safety, comfort, off-road gear, and pricing from $33,990 to $71,990 fully detailed.

2026 Toyota HiLux: Fresh Aussie Design, EV Power, Same Old Grit
Toyota’s 2026 HiLux goes Aussie — with a “Cyber Sumo” design, electric steering, advanced ADAS, and the first-ever electric and hydrogen variants. Though still tough as nail, can it hold off the new brands?

2025 GWM Cannon XSR Review: China’s Ute Shames Hilux and Ranger
The 2025 GWM Cannon XSR takes on Hilux and Ranger with torque, tech, and attitude. Tough, value-packed, and surprisingly refined — it’s China’s ute glow-up moment.

Toyota Landcruiser 300 Recall for Faulty Alarm Activation
Toyota recalls LandCruiser 300 models built Feb–Sep 2025 to fix an alarm bug triggered when unlocking after long periods. Software update free at dealers.

2025 Toyota Prado Kakadu Gets Useless hybrid tech
We tested the new Prado Kakadu across 4WD trails, dirt roads, highways and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. David called comfort mode “a pensioner’s recliner in swell.”