Top 10 car reviews of 2023

Top 10 car reviews of 2023

30 Dec 2023 by James Cleary

EVs are on the rise, emerging brands from China are stealing a lot of the headlines and head-to-head comparison tests hit the mark for many, as reflected in the Top 10 most popular reviews we ...Read more
2024 SsangYong Musso dual-cab ute and Rexton seven-seat SUV: 4x4 Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Ford Everest, Toyota Prado rivals upgraded for new model year

2024 SsangYong Musso dual-cab ute and Rexton seven-seat SUV: 4x4 Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Ford Everest, Toyota Prado rivals upgraded for new model year

11 Oct 2023 by James Cleary

Upgraded multimedia, dynamic tweaks, extra colour choices and a new model grade are the headline changes for the 2024 SsangYong Musso 4x4 dual-cab ute and Rexton seven-seat SUV. Read more
It's time to move on from the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, these are the forgotten utes that you should consider! | Opinion

It's time to move on from the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, these are the forgotten utes that you should consider! | Opinion

8 Oct 2023 by Marcus Craft

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Australian ute market only consists of about four models because the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton tend to get the ...Read more
Big Torquers! Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, LDV T60 and others are the-top-five most-torque-for-your-dollar diesels!

Big Torquers! Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, LDV T60 and others are the-top-five most-torque-for-your-dollar diesels!

16 Sep 2023 by Laura Berry

We've already looked at the top five most-powerful petrol cars under $80K and the five EVs offering the most power for your dollar, but now it's time for the diesels to shine and we've added a twist. Read more
The rise of the affordable ute! Buyers flocking to 2023 GWM Ute, LDV T60 and SsangYong Musso as wait times for Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux blow out

The rise of the affordable ute! Buyers flocking to 2023 GWM Ute, LDV T60 and SsangYong Musso as wait times for Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux blow out

10 Jun 2023 by Tung Nguyen

It seems more and more Australians aren’t willing to wait upwards of 12 months for their new Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux 4x4 utes, and are instead turning to affordable options served up by GWM ...Read more
Musso's market muscle! SsangYong Musso dual-cab ute catching up to rivals with record sales

Musso's market muscle! SsangYong Musso dual-cab ute catching up to rivals with record sales

6 Jun 2023 by Chris Thompson

Australian market interest in SsangYong is steadily growing, as the South Korean brand reports a record month of sales and explains what it sees as its biggest success right now. Read more
Officially revealed! 2024 SsangYong Rexton joins Musso ute in update, Australian launch for Ford Everest and Ranger rivals approaching

Officially revealed! 2024 SsangYong Rexton joins Musso ute in update, Australian launch for Ford Everest and Ranger rivals approaching

5 May 2023 by Chris Thompson

After leaked images of South Korea's rival to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger were seen earlier this week, SsangYong's dual-cab ute has been officially revealed with an update for 2024, alongside a ...Read more
Coming to take on Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger? Is this a new 2024 SsangYong Musso XLV facelift? - report

Coming to take on Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger? Is this a new 2024 SsangYong Musso XLV facelift? - report

3 May 2023 by Chris Thompson

The current version of the SsangYong Musso ute could make way for a tougher-looking update, as new images of the sibling to the Rexton SUV have been seen on Korean reports looking rather different to ...Read more
Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion

Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion

26 Mar 2023 by Laura Berry

Manual gearboxes are being killed off by the soulless, unromantic savages who want a car with an automatic transmission. Which is nearly everybody. So, the car manufacturers are making hardly any ...Read more
SsangYong officially in trouble again! Woes for Korea's number three brand continue as its latest potential buyer is forced to file for bankruptcy

SsangYong officially in trouble again! Woes for Korea's number three brand continue as its latest potential buyer is forced to file for bankruptcy

5 May 2022 by Tom White

Who will buy SsangYong? Certainly not Edison EV, after the failed deal forces it to file for bankruptcy. Read more
Australia's cheapest electric ute update: The affordable SsangYong EVs and SUVs up in the air as the Hyundai and Kia compatriot brand backs out of buyout plans with EV truck firm Edison Motors

Australia's cheapest electric ute update: The affordable SsangYong EVs and SUVs up in the air as the Hyundai and Kia compatriot brand backs out of buyout plans with EV truck firm Edison Motors

29 Mar 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

SsangYong is back at square one searching for a new parent, now that South Korean truck and bus manufacturer Edison Motors has failed to meet acquisition payments deadlines. Read more
Australia's cheapest electric ute? SsangYong Musso EV could beat Kia, Hyundai to market and offer Rivian R1T-beating 1100km range - report

Australia's cheapest electric ute? SsangYong Musso EV could beat Kia, Hyundai to market and offer Rivian R1T-beating 1100km range - report

11 Mar 2022 by Tim Nicholson

SsangYong's new owners have big plans for the Musso ute - the Korean workhorse is going electric.A report from South Korean publication Daily Car says SsangYong's new owners, electric vehicle ...Read more
2022 SsangYong Musso ute detailed: Isuzu D-Max, LDV T60, GWM Ute rival misses out on more powerful engine

2022 SsangYong Musso ute detailed: Isuzu D-Max, LDV T60, GWM Ute rival misses out on more powerful engine

10 Jan 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Just months after the heavily facelifted version of the Musso landed in showrooms, SsangYong has revealed another update for its workhorse.As reported by CarsGuide, the refreshed ute range gains a ...Read more
2022 SsangYong Musso to power up! More potent diesel engine coming to Korea's Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton rival: report

2022 SsangYong Musso to power up! More potent diesel engine coming to Korea's Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton rival: report

9 Dec 2021 by Justin Hilliard

SsangYong’s recently facelifted Musso yet will get an overdue engine upgrade as part of an update due next year, according to a new report ...Read more
SsangYong saga evolves! Surprise buyers line up to rescue Korea's number-three brand, with its future to be known by November

SsangYong saga evolves! Surprise buyers line up to rescue Korea's number-three brand, with its future to be known by November

4 Aug 2021 by Tom White

Yet another surprise in the SsangYong saga, as a large number of cashed-up bidders show interest in the embattled Korean manufacturer, with its sale to be confirmed before the end of the year. Read more
SsangYong's dramatic gamble to stay alive! American company looks to save South Korea's ailing number three as debts pile up

SsangYong's dramatic gamble to stay alive! American company looks to save South Korea's ailing number three as debts pile up

22 Jul 2021 by Tom White

In a dramatic turn of events, a new US company looks to bet big to save Korea's troubled number three automaker. Read more
What's going on at SsangYong? Brand idles workforce and plans to move out of its only factory in preparation for electric future

What's going on at SsangYong? Brand idles workforce and plans to move out of its only factory in preparation for electric future

14 Jul 2021 by Tom White

Dramatic developments for SsangYong as the brand announces plans to shutter its only factory. Read more
Best utes arriving in 2021

Best utes arriving in 2021

24 Jun 2021 by Justin Hilliard

After a very busy 2020, it's no surprise there aren't a lot of new utes due to be released in Australia in 2021 - well, ones we know about at the time of writing Read more
2022 SsangYong Musso price and features: Budget-friendly Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton alternative steps up with facelift

2022 SsangYong Musso price and features: Budget-friendly Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton alternative steps up with facelift

16 Jun 2021 by Justin Hilliard

SsangYong Australia has confirmed pricing and full specification details for the facelifted version of the second-generation Musso 4x4 dual-cab ute, which is due in showrooms next month with a range- ...Read more
2021 SsangYong Musso detailed: South Korea's Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger challenger gets bold new look with facelift

2021 SsangYong Musso detailed: South Korea's Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger challenger gets bold new look with facelift

8 Apr 2021 by Justin Hilliard

SsangYong has revealed the facelifted version of the second-generation Musso 4x4 dual-cab ute, which is currently set to enter Australian showrooms in June or July Read more
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