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RAM Trucks’ RAM 1500 that was announced back in March has started production, with the first units expected to be in dealerships by the time you read this.

Audi’s contender for the ‘Coupe SUV’ market released in Europe. Australian delivery expected in early 2019.

Gone Bush There are more 4x4 wagons on the market today than ever before but only a few of them are truly bush-capable.

The Long Haul. So you’ve got your new van hitched up to your 4x4 for the big lap of Australia, but are you really prepared to drive a vehicle and trailer combination that could weigh up to seven tonnes? Special driving techniques are required to safely tow a large trailer. Here are our top tips…

On the same day that Ford Australia announced that the Mustang would replace the Falcon as their model in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship next year,

Following the addition of a three-row, seven-seat RX earlier this year, Lexus have launched another new variant – the ‘RX Crafted’.

Rolls-Royce joins the SUV stampede with the release of the ‘Cullinan’.

In a series of changes driven by local market feedback, Isuzu has launched updated versions of their D-MAX ute and MU-X large SUV, with changes to suspension, safety tech and interiors, as well as the addition of a new D-MAX variant.

Holden’s mid-sized Equinox SUV is now available with a new 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine.

It’s Australia’s top-selling SUV (and has been #1 or close to since 2013), but that doesn’t mean Mazda is resting on its laurels with the CX-5.

Front-end facelift combined with spec upgrades and longer service intervals. In an upgrade that’s been both driven by Australian demand and is exclusive to this country, the new-look Mazda BT-50 ute has arrived.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has confirmed a more powerful version of their Amarok V6 ute is coming to Australia, with “the most powerful Amarok yet” due here in Q3, 2018.

With the new Jeep ‘JL’ Wrangler coming later this year, Jeep’s Toledo, Ohio, factory recently celebrated the end of more than a decade of JK Wrangler production.

Rugged, Rogue and Rugged X bring new spec and style options to Australia’s top-selling dual cab ute. Australia’s top-selling ute - and indeed our top-selling vehicle across all categories - the Toyota HiLux is now available in a choice of three new model variants, with the arrival of the ‘Rugged’, ‘Rogue’ and ‘Rugged X’.

The four-wheel drive you’ve never heard of, Citroen’s 2CV Sahara was a compact SUV before the term “Compact SUV” even existed!

The future of driving lights is bright, with the new X Grille debut at the Adelaide 4WD and Adventure Show on the weekend of the 27th October.

With another warm Australian summer on the horizon, the importance of protecting your engine against the elements with the right coolant cannot be overstated.

Surf Life Saving Lotteries are offering one lucky winner the chance to pick the ultimate prize- between a $100,000 Land Rover Discovery SD4 SE, Range Rover Velar D180 S or $100,000 cashable* Gold Bullion.

Shannons are offering motoring enthusiasts the chance to win a Grand European Tour for two travelling through Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy. Start the 15-day tour with an exhilarating lap of the legendary Nürburgring as co-pilot in a Mercedes-AMG GT R.

In May this year, the Trump presidency announced plans to impose a new 25% duty on all imported cars in the interests of “national security”. This was to apply not only to new cars, the bid being an obvious move to “protect” the American car manufacturing industry, but also “second hand” cars, thereby having a direct impact on the classic and collector car market in that country. That collector community cried foul, naturally, and their troops are rallied proclaiming government “extortion” and fear of retribution and retaliatory tariffs from the European Union.

The Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge is a test of skill and precision where two participants from each nation will be required to display the best teamwork, cohesion and communication to take home the gold medal.

The Ford Performance Ranger Raptor will hit the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship circuit this weekend as the series’ Official Recovery Vehicle.

On-demand manufacturer and online retailer, FitMyCar, takes out the Emerging Exporter award for Victoria.

Mazda has defined a new luxury for its award winning seven-seat petrol SUV, introducing more equipment and a new, premium grade for Mazda CX-9.