Articles by Mike Ryan

It’s not surprising that the Isuzu MU-X was Australia’s most popular ute-based 4x4 wagon in 2017, notching up a whopping 8087 sales for the year. After all, the MU-X is a capable on- and off-road touring wagon that offers a good blend of performance, comfort and value for money.

Marking 70 years since the “conception” of the original VW Transporter, which evolved into numerous variants, including the much-loved Kombi, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has released a limited-edition special – the Multivan ‘Kombi 70’.

Competition in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment has been heightened with the Mercedes-Benz X-Class the first utility to enter the Australasian market with autonomous emergency braking (AEB).

A dizzying 99 turns and 999 daunting steps didn’t stop the new Range Rover Sport PHEV from completing a world-first at one of China’s most famous landmarks.

British snowboard sensation Jamie Barrow breaks Guinness World Record for fastest speed on a snowboard towed by a vehicle

Lexus has provided more space, flexibility and convenience for customers of its luxury RX SUV by installing a two-seat third row that expands seating capacity to seven occupants.

Toyota's three new "halo" HiLux variants due in April this year have a strong Aussie accent due to an extensive development program carried out by the company's Melbourne-based designers and engineers.

Fresh from its victory as Australia’s top-selling vehicle for the second year running (see separate News item), the already broad Toyota HiLux range is set to expand with the arrival of three special editions.

The ute-based camper is not a new idea, but Mercedes-Benz are set to give it a new twist, following the release of concept camper bodies based on the new X-Class dual cab.

First all-new version of Mercedes’ off-roader in decades debuts at NAIAS

As the first of many activities planned for their 70th Anniversary this year, Land Rover has sourced a very early example of the Land Rover Series I that will subject to a full restoration

Production of the Land Rover Defender officially came to an end in January, 2016, but Land Rover has announced a return – of sorts – for the classic off-roader in the form of the ‘Defender Works V8’.