New Ford ute is a 'game-changer': 2027 electric Ford Ranger will be one of the brand's most exciting new cars as it prepares to battle electric versions of the BYD Shark 6, Isuzu D-Max and even the Toyota HiLux

New Ford ute is a 'game-changer': 2027 electric Ford Ranger will be one of the brand's most exciting new cars as it prepares to battle electric versions of the BYD Shark 6, Isuzu D-Max and even the Toyota HiLux

30 Oct 2024 by Dom Tripolone

The Blue Oval confirmed an electric mid-size ute is under development earlier this year and Mr Farley has made some big statements on that vehicle’s potential. The Ford Ranger is the brand ...Read more
BYD is muscling in on Toyota's territory! Is a fleet-focused hybrid-powered BYD Shark 6 PHEV ute coming to make life hard for the Toyota HiLux Workmate, Ford Ranger XLS and Isuzu D-Max SX?

BYD is muscling in on Toyota's territory! Is a fleet-focused hybrid-powered BYD Shark 6 PHEV ute coming to make life hard for the Toyota HiLux Workmate, Ford Ranger XLS and Isuzu D-Max SX?

28 Oct 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Is BYD about to go after the fleet market in Australia? It's already started! Read more
The big issues facing the BYD Shark 6 in Australia against the ruthless Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara

The big issues facing the BYD Shark 6 in Australia against the ruthless Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara

26 Oct 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Right now, the BYD Shark 6 is the ute of the moment in Australia with pioneering hybrid tech, keen pricing, generous equipment and impressive packaging causing a buzz. Read more
Most expensive ever! 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade pricing revealed, but Ford Ranger Tremor, Nissan Navara Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rogue should be worried

Most expensive ever! 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade pricing revealed, but Ford Ranger Tremor, Nissan Navara Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rogue should be worried

25 Oct 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

The most expensive yet capable Isuzu D-Max ute ever sold in Australia has landed, targeting the likes of the Nissan Navara Warrior, Ford Ranger Tremor and Toyota HiLux Rogue. Developed, modified and ...Read more
The great 2025 Ford Ranger features Australia misses out on, for now, including advanced safety, comfort, convenience and powertrain tech readily available elsewhere

The great 2025 Ford Ranger features Australia misses out on, for now, including advanced safety, comfort, convenience and powertrain tech readily available elsewhere

8 Oct 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Even though this country's bestselling vehicle is not made here, Australia is the home to the last two generations of the Ford Ranger ute as well as its Everest SUV offshoot, having been designed and ...Read more
Best utes and vans arriving in 2025

Best utes and vans arriving in 2025

7 Oct 2024 by Chris Thompson

Utes, and to a lesser extent vans, are often the first choice when it comes time for tradies to choose their workhorse. Read more
The end of diesel dual-cab dominance: Forget the 2025 Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, Australia will soon have a new best-selling vehicle - and it's not a ute but the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV

The end of diesel dual-cab dominance: Forget the 2025 Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, Australia will soon have a new best-selling vehicle - and it's not a ute but the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV

5 Oct 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The end of diesel dual-cab dominance could at last be upon us, with Toyota predicting the end of the HiLux's reign as the brand's best-selling vehicle, while also tipping the next model to be ...Read more
The Ford Ranger we've been waiting for? 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV brings plug-in hybrid grunt to tackle the BYD Shark and future electrified Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton versions

The Ford Ranger we've been waiting for? 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV brings plug-in hybrid grunt to tackle the BYD Shark and future electrified Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton versions

16 Sep 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Ford has debuted its ute of the future. Read more
Will the Toyota RAV4 topple the Ford Ranger? The battle for Australia's best-selling vehicle is heating up as Toyota's popular SUV leaps ahead of Toyota HiLux and closes in on Ford's ute

Will the Toyota RAV4 topple the Ford Ranger? The battle for Australia's best-selling vehicle is heating up as Toyota's popular SUV leaps ahead of Toyota HiLux and closes in on Ford's ute

15 Sep 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Having vanquished the HiLux ute so far in 2024, can the Toyota RAV4 reel in the bestselling Ford Ranger as well for the number one sales spot in Australia? Read more
What to expect from the updated 2026 Ford Ranger: Australia's favourite vehicle likely to get a minor freshen up to target the Toyota HiLux, Mitsubishi Triton and Isuzu D-Max

What to expect from the updated 2026 Ford Ranger: Australia's favourite vehicle likely to get a minor freshen up to target the Toyota HiLux, Mitsubishi Triton and Isuzu D-Max

14 Sep 2024 by John Law

The Ford Ranger we know today is likely to be the last Blue Oval product primarily developed in Australia.  ...Read more
The end of the Aussie-developed Ford Ranger? Electric dual-cab ute to be developed by Blue Oval's US arm to tackle the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max electric pick-ups

The end of the Aussie-developed Ford Ranger? Electric dual-cab ute to be developed by Blue Oval's US arm to tackle the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max electric pick-ups

26 Aug 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Ford has confirmed an electric Ranger-sized ute is on the way. Read more
Walkinshaw's new... Ford?? Former Holden tuner reveals limited-edition Ford Ranger ute with off-road tuning to rival the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max

Walkinshaw's new... Ford?? Former Holden tuner reveals limited-edition Ford Ranger ute with off-road tuning to rival the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max

2 Aug 2024 by Chris Thompson

Holden faithful, avert your eyes. Walkinshaw Performance has hotted up the most popular model from its old rival, Ford. Read more
Special Ford Ranger confirmed: 2025 Ford Ranger Tremor ute arrives to tackle Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Nissan Navara

Special Ford Ranger confirmed: 2025 Ford Ranger Tremor ute arrives to tackle Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Nissan Navara

24 Jul 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Four-wheel drive enthusiasts, this one's for you: the Ford Ranger lineup is expanding once again with the “adventure-ready” Tremor. Ford is bringing 1150 units of the off-road specialty vehicle, ...Read more
Confirmed! Cleaner diesels for Ford Ranger despite imminent hybrid Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton

Confirmed! Cleaner diesels for Ford Ranger despite imminent hybrid Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton

13 Jul 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Ford is going against the wave of anti-diesel sentiment with confirmation that it is developing a cleaner diesel engine for future commercial vehicles – including Ranger, Everest and Transit ...Read more
Best utes arriving in 2024

Best utes arriving in 2024

2 Jul 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

In 2024, some new, very big heavy hitters are having their time in the sun, from brands as established in this field as Toyota, Isuzu, Ford and Mitsubishi. Read more
2024 Ford Ranger Black Edition: Limited batch run of top-selling ute adds cosmetic makeover and extra practicality to shade Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton

2024 Ford Ranger Black Edition: Limited batch run of top-selling ute adds cosmetic makeover and extra practicality to shade Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton

1 Jul 2024 by James Cleary

It seems like the blink of an eye but Ford’s current, all-conquering Ranger ute has been on sale in the Australian new-car market for two years. ...Read more
Is this the ultimate ute? 2025 BYD Shark kicks off plug-in hybrid ute war with Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton | Opinion

Is this the ultimate ute? 2025 BYD Shark kicks off plug-in hybrid ute war with Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton | Opinion

8 Jun 2024 by Marcus Craft

We all want to prevent the world from turning into a natural disaster riddled hothouse in the not-too-distant future, that’s a given.But EVs aren’t the magical solution to the world’s climate woes ...Read more
Dear diesel diehards: Your next dual-cab ute will be a plug-in hybrid, and you'll bloody love it | Opinion

Dear diesel diehards: Your next dual-cab ute will be a plug-in hybrid, and you'll bloody love it | Opinion

11 May 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The BYD Shark is now mere days away from being officially unveiled, and probably the most interesting thing about its unmasking will be just how the Chinese ute’s plug-in hybrid system competes ...Read more
Toyota HiLux outsold by Tesla Model Y electric car as Ford Ranger runs away with Australian new-car sales race in March

Toyota HiLux outsold by Tesla Model Y electric car as Ford Ranger runs away with Australian new-car sales race in March

4 Apr 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The Tesla Model Y has achieved the unthinkable in March, outselling the Toyota HiLux to land as Australia's best-performing electric vehicle. Read more
Better than Raptor? 2024 Ford Ranger V6 gets factory-backed wide-body makeover in new on-road performance variant - but what's the catch?

Better than Raptor? 2024 Ford Ranger V6 gets factory-backed wide-body makeover in new on-road performance variant - but what's the catch?

15 Feb 2024 by Tom White

Ford covers its bases with the "ultimate street truck" at the opposite end of the performance spectrum to the Raptor, but what's the catch for keen Aussie buyers? ...Read more
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