Marton Pettendy
2026 Mazda CX-5 review
Does the third generation of Mazda's best-seller tick enough boxes to remain one of Australia's most popular mid-size SUVs?
12 Days Ago
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Marton Pettendy has been an automotive journalist since late 1989, when he left his journalism degree to join his favourite magazine, Australian Motor Cycle News. Shortly after that he trialled a career as a motorcycle racer, campaigning 250 and 600cc production bikes at state and national level – like his son in more recent times. He went on to help establish Rider magazine, before switching to cars and becoming Auto Action editor in 1996, and later held senior editorial roles at Motor, GoAuto, and Carsales before becoming managing editor at CarExpert in 2024. Outside the office, Marton is usually on two wheels – either his KTM adventure bike or Yamaha muscle bike. His garage also houses a Toyota RAV4, a Subaru Forester, a Holden SS ute, and more motorcycles and farm machines than he cares to admit.
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2026 Mazda CX-5 expected to be only slightly more popular
Mazda Australia forecasts a small sales lift for its new CX-5, despite higher prices, stronger mid-size SUV competition, and no hybrid option – yet.
14 Days Ago
Marton Pettendy
Ford Ranger and Everest development to remain in Australia
The Blue Oval’s Australian R&D team is already thinking about the next-generation Ranger, but says there’s plenty of life left in Ford’s best-seller.
15 Days Ago
Marton Pettendy
Nissan Qashqai recalled due to fire risk
Petrol-only pre-facelift versions of Nissan’s small SUV have been called back to workshops to rectify a potential fuel leak.
16 Days Ago
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Toyota fights back against BYD with extra stock, higher 2026 sales forecast
And the Australian auto market leader has also landed its first PHEV, based on the nation’s top-selling SUV, earlier than expected.
22 Days Ago
Marton Pettendy
Hyundai Tucson recalled
Almost 36,500 examples of Hyundai’s popular mid-size SUV have been recalled due to a problem with their Forward Collision Avoidance system.
23 Days Ago
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2026 Ford Ranger Black Edition review
Ford has upgraded Australia's favourite ute yet again, but is the MY26.50 Ranger's less powerful new turbo-diesel up to the task?
26 Days Ago
Marton Pettendy
Ford Ranger EV not happening for now because battery-electric tech not capable enough yet
Ford says battery-electric vehicle technology and EV charging infrastructure don't yet meet the demands of Aussie ute buyers.
28 Days Ago
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Ford defends less powerful new Ranger and Everest powertrain
The Blue Oval says its new single-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder is its most responsive diesel engine yet.
28 Days Ago
Marton Pettendy
Ford Ranger Super Duty outselling Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series
The toughest Ford Ranger ever offered has found thousands of buyers since the Super Duty was released in late 2025.
28 Days Ago
Marton Pettendy
Ford hits back at BYD and other Chinese brands
The Blue Oval brand says it’s not worried about Chinese auto brands, despite their rapid ascent up the sales charts in Australia.
28 Days Ago
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Ford Bronco New Energy could be joined by other Chinese-made models in Australia
The extended-range Bronco electric SUV isn’t the only Ford model built in China and available for export.
28 Days Ago