Articles by Mike Ryan

Jeep is marking its 70th anniversary with a lineup of unique Anniversary Edition models.

Only a handful made it to Australia, but the Isuzu VehiCross provided an insight into the future of SUV light 4x4s that has been largely fulfilled today.

Toyota is commemorating the 700,000th HiLux sale in Australia by announcing substantial styling and safety upgrades for the all-conquering ute.

Range Rover Sport is set to get new features for MY2012, including touch screen technology, wireless back-seat entertainment, enhanced electrical architecture, new voice command, powered tailgate and revised interiors.

Land Rover's Discovery 4 all-terrain vehicle is set to get a slew of new gear for motoring year 2012.

Mitsubishi Motors Australia I releasing special edition of its Outlander SUV, the Outlander ACTiV, which offers the superior quality, safety, space, versatility and comfort the Outlander is renowned for, and adds numerous interior and exterior upgrades.

Ford Australia's all-new Ranger Wildtrak made an appearance at the Australian International Motor Show.

Mitsubishi has re-introduced the Limited Edition Pajero RX with extra new features. The RX, based on the already amply-packed Pajero GLX, is specified with enhancements normally reserved for upper-end models.

On show in Melbourne, Ford's new SZ Territory range boasts new exterior and interior designs, new drivetrains and new technologies.

Things are getting ugly in the trenches, with all the combatants drawing on their big guns. For a car show, one of the most interesting sideshows - with the potential to become the biggest show in town, certainly in the light commercial arena - was the unveiling of new light commercial Ute models by Holden, Mazda and Ford.

BMW has released its new second-generation X3 mid-size luxury SUV and the prestige brand believes it has what it takes to take the fight to the segment-leading Audi Q5.

Holden has previewed its all-new Colorado 4x4 workhorse with a tough, Aussie-inspired show truck at the Australian International Motorshow in Melbourne.