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Ford Ranger roof racks: Factory and aftermarket options
By David Morley · 19 Mar 2024
When a vehicle like the Ford Ranger is so successful and, let’s face it, such a Swiss army knife of a thing to have, the idea of making it even more versatile was always going to be a thing.
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Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 3
By Mark Oastler · 05 Dec 2023
Towing a caravan is our final long-term test exercise for the 1.9-litre 4x2 version of the Isuzu D-Max, and it's performance, not to mention fuel-economy, raises questions about the worth of the 3.0L version.
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Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 2
By Mark Oastler · 26 Oct 2023
Some surprises this month as the D-Max's 1.9-litre turbo diesel four punches above its weight in terms of load-lugging and composure under pressure, not to mention fuel economy.
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Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 1 
By Mark Oastler · 25 Sep 2023
The current-generation Isuzu D-Max has been a sales success, with buyers flocking to showrooms for the Toyota HiLux rival. But while many are opting for higher-spec 4x4 versions, there also exists this SX 4x2. We're spending three months with the dual-cab to find out if it's under-appreciated.
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Chevrolet Silverado 2024 review: ZR2 - GVM test
By Mark Oastler · 24 Aug 2023
Once an exotic oddity, now a more common sight on Aussie roads, full-size American pick-up trucks have the tough looks and luxo spec, but can they cut it when it comes to hard work? Mark Oastler spent a week with the 6.2-litre V8-powered Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 to find out.
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Ford Ranger 2024 review: Platinum
By Byron Mathioudakis · 15 Aug 2023
The Ranger Platinum highlights Ford's ambitions, pushing its best seller upmarket with lots of chrome, Matrix LED headlights, classy wheels and a fancier interior, giving it unique showroom appeal. Yet the ute's leading engineering, packaging and dynamic virtues, as per every other Ranger today, remain the true highlight. Few rivals could carry off a convincing luxury ute, but the Ford succeeds.
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Mahindra PikUp 2024 review: S11
By Mark Oastler · 09 Aug 2023
Mahindra's evergreen Pik-Up dual cab ute is a tough, budget-friendly workhorse, particularly popular in rural areas. And now for the first time since its arrival back in 2007 it's available with an auto transmission. Is it a better bet than a Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux?
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