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The Isuzu D-Max makes sense at the top end of the range, and it makes sense in base SX guise. Sure, you miss some of the tinsel, but there's no getting away from the fact this is a very good ute.

If you've just bought a new dual-cab ute or an SUV and there are controls for the four-wheel drive system, would you know what to do with them? We run through the basics of 2H, 4H, 4L, hill descent control and differential locks.

It’s time for the impressive all-new flagship Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain to prove its mettle against the established benchmark for all-round dual-cab goodness: the Ford Ranger Wildtrack. This test compares the pair on-road.

Mazda’s third-generation ute range blends the familiar with the new to create a nicer, safer, and more compelling BT-50 breed.

The Amarok V6 may be getting on a bit, but its strong points help maintain its appeal today – if you can look past its safety omissions.

The new Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain is a massive step up on its predecessor, and should convert some Ranger and HiLux buyers to the cause. But in a straight line, it can't match the Amarok V6. So is this old warhorse still worth a look?

It's been a while between drinks for Isuzu, but there's finally an all-new D-Max. Is it enough of a change to take on the segment leaders?

New HiLux, Ranger and D-Max are getting the attention, but this pair of mid-range workhorses are budget-friendly options.

Australians have an incredible appetite for dual-cab utes with the Ford Ranger often amongst the best sellers. Is the limited edition FX4 worth checking out?

The all-new Isuzu D-Max has a classier cabin and a list of safety features more than twice as long as before. That should put it on your shortlist if you're buying a new ute.

The much-anticipated update to Australia’s most-popular vehicle hits the marks where it counts – but is it enough?

The Toyota HiLux might be the best-selling car in Australia, but it's facing a crop of tough new rivals. With a facelift just weeks away, should you look at the runout car on test here, or wait it out?

Want the toughest truck in town? You'll need a Ford Ranger Raptor, then. It has the substance to match that trophy truck style.

The Ford Ranger remains one of Australia's best-selling vehicles, despite knocking on the door of 10 years old. It doesn't take long behind the wheel of a Wildtrak to work out why.

The Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux are among the best-selling vehicles in Australia. Which has the better in-cabin technology?

The Navara isn't a huge sales success like some of its peers, but a powerful twin-turbo diesel and coil-sprung rear make for a capable off-road machine.