Diesel
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2027 LDV T60 update announced for Australia, gets 2.5TD Terron engine
The 2027 LDV T60 is getting a substantial update in Australia, headlined by a more powerful diesel engine borrowed from the larger Terron 9, along with a redesigned front end and a much-needed cabin refresh. LDV has simplified the range…
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General Motors previews massive new 8.3L Duramax diesel V8 (video)
General Motors has officially fired a massive shot across the bow of its heavy-duty rivals, dropping a teaser for an all-new, colossal 8.3L Duramax turbo-diesel V8. Nicknamed the Mongoose, the upcoming powerplant has been engineered specifically for the refreshed 2027…
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2027 BMW X5 lineup confirmed for Australia, price and specs
BMW has confirmed Australian pricing for the all-new fifth-generation X5, which will arrive locally in the fourth quarter of 2026 priced from $143,900 before on-road costs. Two variants will initially be offered, starting with the X5 40d xDrive followed by…
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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero revealed
Mitsubishi has officially revealed the all-new 2027 Pajero, bringing the famous nameplate back with a ladder-frame chassis, 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine and seven-seat layout. Production will take place in Thailand, with Australia confirmed among the first export markets alongside Japan. Mitsubishi…
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2026 MG U9 Black Edition review (video)
MG is still a relatively new player in Australia’s fiercely competitive dual-cab ute market, but the U9 certainly doesn’t suffer from a lack of presence. In fact, it’s one of the biggest and most imposing utes in the class, and…
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Mahindra Lifestyler revealed as new ute, based on Scorpio SUV
Mahindra has officially pulled the covers off its next-generation dual-cab in Mumbai, confirming the model will wear the ‘Lifestyler’ badge when it hits Australia in 2027. Serving as the production evolution of the global Pik-Up ute, the Lifestyler marks a…
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New Mahindra dual-cab ute previewed; 3500kg towing, diesel engine
Mahindra has utilised its global social media channels to tease the impending arrival of its next-generation dual-cab ute. Previewed via a recent Instagram reel, the all-new dual-cab is slated to replace the brand’s long-serving Pik-Up. Engineered as a global product…
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2026 Kia Tasman SX review – Top 5 Pros & Cons (video)
Let’s put the Tasman’s awkward looks to one side for a moment – you can make your own call there. What matters more is that Kia has finally thrown its hat properly into Australia’s ute ring. This is Kia’s first…
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GWM 3.0L turbo-diesel 4CYL specs confirmed; Cannon Alpha, Tank 500
Great Wall Motors (GWM) has confirmed a new 3.0L turbo-diesel engine will debut in Australia this September, exclusively powering the Tank 500 SUV and Cannon Alpha utility. Bucking the wider industry trend towards powertrain downsizing and electrification, the large-capacity diesel…