The 2024 Ram Dakota is coming to rattle the Ford Ranger and hammer the Toyota HiLux, the two best-selling mid-size pick-ups in Australia. That's right, the American brand best known for the larger-than-life Ram 1500 ute, is cooking up an all-new model that it hopes will dominate the sales charts. But just what does the new Dakota have up its proverbial sleeve? Well, it's looking good for potential buyers, as a battery-electric (EV) version is under study alongside internal-combustion (ICE)...

The eagerly anticipated 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado large SUV is nearly upon us. Hot on the wheels of the all-new LC300 4WD, the related next-generation 4x4 is shaping up as another huge success for the leading Japanese brand. So, in this video, CarsGuide assembles Managing Editor Tim Nicholson, Deputy Editor James Cleary and Contributing Journalist Andrew Chesterton to unpack exactly what is on the horizon for the Prado series. Yep, there's been plenty of reports from all across the world...

There's no denying Australians are in a seemingly never-ending love affair with the ute - just a glance at the top-10 best-selling models here and you will see no less than four different pick-ups. In 2022 we saw the launch of the new-generation Ford Ranger, while the Toyota HiLux was also updated, but that doesn't mean there aren't more exciting utes on the way for 2023. From big units like the Ford F-150 to Volkswagen's take on the Ford Ranger formula, here are the utes to look forward to...

It's been five years since the last Australian-made Commodore rolled off the production line. It wasn't just the last Aussie-made Holden however, it was the last Australian made car.  Join Stephen Ottley, Thomas White and Richard Berry as they discuss what happened on that final day and what it meant for the future of cars in Australia. They'll also be discussing news of the week including the electric version of thje Ford Ranger, the upcoming Ineos Grenadier and GWM's bold move to launch...

Aussie new car buyers can’t get enough of SUVs, and local showrooms will be full of fresh offerings across the coming year. City-sized, family-friendly, or off-road capable, there’s a lot of interesting shiny metal headed our way. Join Mal, Tom, and JC as they look at eight significant 2023 SUV arrivals. Headline news on the latest from Europe, Japan and the USA, as well as a quick rundown on the EV SUVs that are also in the mix for next year. Plus, we cover ‘This Week in News’ - the...

Think you know who owns the company that built your car? And you have no doubts where it was produced, right? Well, it might be time to think again because the worldwide web of car brand ownership and vehicle manufacturing has become even more tangled in recent years. Join Chesto, Matt, and JC as they uncover some surprising facts about who owns what, and what's built where. How about a British icon owned by an Indian powerhouse, or a luxury Merc screwed together in Alabama? Plus, we cover...

The combustion to electric vehicle tipping point is getting closer and 2023 is a pivotal year for the Australian new car market, with a slew of new zero emissions models due here in the next 12 months.  Join Dave Morley, Tung, and JC as they discuss the significance of what appears to be an automotive moment in time. We reckon EVs will not only be more plentiful next year, but more affordable, and as the EV train adds extra carriages will you be getting on board? Plus, we cover ‘This Week in...

Yes, it’s that time when the new year product pipeline starts to open up and details of what’s heading our way in the next 12 months become clearer. Join Crafty, Tom, and JC as they look at the most significant pieces of fresh metal scheduled to arrive in Australia sooner rather than later. Forget the chip shortage for a moment, there’s still a bunch of shiny new utes, EVs, SUVs, sedans and sports cars scheduled to land in local showrooms next year. Plus, we cover ‘This Week in News’ - the...

Mitsubishi, where are your EVs? Every couple of years over the last decade Mitsubishi has pulled the wraps off an EV concept but we’ve seen donut in terms of production models since the tiny, short-lived i-MiEV in 2011. What’s up with that? This week the CarsGuide Podcarst panel (Editor Mal Flynn, Senior Journalist Richard Berry, and Deputy Editor James Cleary) looks at what, on the face of it, appears to be Mitsubishi EV Fake News! Has the Japanese brand fallen off the back of the electric...

Is Ford failing in Australia? The brand easily and successfully sells the Ranger pickup and Everest 4x4 SUV, but its other models are being overlooked. The Ranger ute is by far Ford’s top-selling model and it is Australia’s second favourite model behind HiLux, for sales. The Everest SUV is also a sales winner. So why can’t Ford seem to sell any other models, and what is the company doing about it? In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, Tim Nicholson, Byron Mathioudakis and Stephen Ottley...

We tell you our top 7 picks in the world of hybrid SUV models - is your next car on the list? Hybrid SUVs are what’s hot right now! Game-changing fuel efficiency with snappy performance and long-haul practicality. If you’re thinking about a family-friendly hybrid, you’ve come to the right place. In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, Tom White, Steve Corby, and James Cleary list their top seven picks from the current crop of high-riding petrol-electric haulers. You can get in touch with...

They're the revolutionary vehicles no one knew they needed, or wanted, until they arrived. Game-changing cars, commercials, SUVs and 4x4s that altered the course of history! In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, Dave Morley, Marcus Craft, and James Cleary discuss their picks of dramatically different icebreakers that raised eyebrows and dropped jaws around the world. You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Instagram, and give us your take on cars that broke...

We are just over halfway through 2022 and we have seen some seriously impressive models already launched. Despite the supply dramas impacting most carmakers, there is still plenty of new metal that's scheduled to go on sale in the second half of the year. In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, Tim Nicholson, Tung Nguyen and Byron Mathioudakis detail the biggest models that are yet to appear and look at when they are likely to arrive. You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter...

It's an Aussie family and off-road favourite, but getting your hands on a new Toyota LandCruiser 70 or 300 Series has never been harder, with wait times blowing out to years not months. Toyota's stopped taking orders in Japan, so should you wait or buy a Patrol instead? In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, James Cleary, Matt Campbell, and Andrew Chesterton discuss the supply and demand nightmare currently facing Toyota in Japan and Australia when it comes to putting a new LandCruiser in...

What if General Motors had sold Holden in 2020 rather than axing it? In a package deal, with Opel and Vauxhall, to PSA. Then, in the PSA/FCA merger, it would have become a Stellantis brand. In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, James Cleary, Mal Flynn, and Steve Ottley discuss the Commodore that could have been. The scenarios are almost endless? Dodge Challenger/Holden Commodore twins anyone? Maybe the Peugeot 508 as a base? You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast)...

MG, GWM Haval, and LDV are already making their mark on the Aussie new vehicle market. But they're the tip of an enormous Chinese automotive industry iceberg, with dozens of makes and models available in the domestic market that we never see. In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, James Cleary, Tung Nguyen, and Andrew Chesterton look at the so far unknown models that should find a home here. From the Suzuki Jimny bating BAW 212, to the Nio EP9 EV hypercar, as well as the tough Great Wall...

Australia is slow on the uptake when it comes to EVs. Only now are we seeing more than a handful of brands selling their electric cars locally, and while that will change over time, there are more plug-in models than ever that Aussie buyers are being denied access to.In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, James Cleary, Tim Nicholson, and Tom White assess 12 of the most important and interesting electric cars and electrocutes that won't be sold in Australia any time soon.From the...

In this episode, James Cleary, Byron Mathioudakis and Marcus Craft talk all things motoring, including: •The best of the best! The cream of the automotive crop! From the thousands of cars we've driven, which stand out the most? •The fresh metal we've been driving this week: Nissan Patrol Ti, Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV, and Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSIYou can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Instagram, and let us know what road rules you'd like to see changed or updated...

In this episode, James Cleary, Matt Campbell and Richard Berry talk all things motoring, including: •We put out a call to find out what road rules you think are maybe a little out of date. The guys discuss what they and the commenters think needs to change. •The fresh metal we've been driving this week: the Hyundai i30 N sedan, the new Subaru WRX wagon, and Richard takes us through a few months in a Mitsubishi Outlander You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and...