Articles by Mike Ryan

As the all-new Mazda BT-50 makes news, we step back and take a global view of the class-leading utility vehicle, with a close-up look at the current BT-50 variants and their specifications.

Foton pick ups and utility vehicles will not be distributed by leading independent vehicle importer and distributor, WMC Group.

Land Rover re-created a legend with the launch of the 1993 Defender in wagon and hardtop versions.

The recent Melbourne motor show was not only a showcase for the latest in supercars, concepts and alternative energy vehicles, but a new wave of 4WD light commercial and SUV vehicles.

July 1996 saw Toyota launch a new four-wheel drive onto the Australian market - a 4WD that 15 years later remains a force to be reckoned with and is perhaps even on track to overtake the legendary LandCruiser 200 Series wagon in sales.

In recent years, Volkswagen's passenger car and commercial vehicle ranges have gone from strength to strength in their Australian sales performance

\nToyota has marked the 700,000th HiLux sale in Australia with styling and safety upgrades. The upgraded range goes on sale in September. Significant is the adoption of anti-skid brakes as standard across the range.

Toyota has launched a special edition LandCruiser 200 Series, with extra gear including 18-inch alloy wheels, leather accented interior, power operated driver and front-passenger seats, and satellite navigation - over and above the GXL on which it is based. It also has a steering wheel with audio controls, front fog lamps and cool box - a feature traditionally reserved for top-of-the-range Sahara. Prices start from $80,190 plus on-road costs.

Preparing to unleash the Peugeot 4008 onto the global market, Peugeot has announced the release schedule for its distinctive all-terrain SUV.

The latest Jeep Patriot is now available, with a revised exterior look and enhanced interior features.

With the new Citroen C4 just weeks away from its Australian arrival, Citroen has revealed that the new hatchback will be complemented by a crossover version in 2012 - and in a first-ever, a Citroen C4 version will include four wheel drive.

Want to add your name to Peter Brock's last race vehicle? Move fast, because the chance to put your name on the Brock 'Dakar Car' closes at 12 Noon this Thursday, October 6.