Articles by Mike Ryan

The Toyota Prado Kakadu isn’t the best to drive, nor the most modern of medium off-roaders, but it remains the benchmark in the segment…

Between the Victorian Border through to the Limestone Coast there is plenty to see and do, including scenic and remote driving experiences of Canunda National Park.

In versatile King Cab form, the RX version of Nissan’s Navara may be a smart choice when it comes to choosing a working 4x4 ute, but is it smart enough?

The 2017 Volkswagen Amarok V6 sees the German car maker’s ute get more grunt and a tweaked interior, but is it the best in the line-up?

THE RAM 2500 IS a big American ute that’s been converted by RAM Trucks Australia to right-hand. We’re all familiar with the Navara/Ranger/Triton/HiLux class vehicles, so we’ll call those the “small utes” and relate how the Ram compares.

Less expensive, with slightly less power and fewer features, Audi’s 160kW Q7 aims to expand the reach of their large luxury SUV.

New 2.0 turbo diesel, new styling, new features and new safety technologies in MY17 update

Harrison F-Trucks bring this legendary tough toy to the Aussie road

Toyota never offered a factory-built dual cab version of their 45 Series LandCruiser. Or did they?

The Ford Everest has been spun-off the Ranger ute, is Ford’s off-road oriented seven-seater and is a real cat amongst the pigeons

The all-new 2018 Subaru XV builds on the traits of its predecessor of being wieldy in the city and capable on rough roads. It’s now bigger, more capable, better to drive, and safer.

Refreshed Isuzu MU-X gets some mild exterior tweaks, improved infotainment and creature comforts on the inside, a tweaked engine with more grunt…