Harrison Gillett

After seven years of waiting, the Cybertruck dream is over for Australia. Tesla has ditched right-hand drive plans, leaving us wondering: did we ever really want it anyway?

The Chery Stockman is already turning heads as Australia's first diesel plug-in hybrid ute, and now it's getting the accessories to match. IRONMAN 4X4 has confirmed a full range of touring and off-road gear, from bull bars and canopies to suspension and GVM upgrades.

The Toyota LandCruiser 80 Series is an Aussie 4WD legend, and decades after production ended, good examples are still highly sought after. From the 1HZ and 1HD turbo-diesels to the punchy 1FZ-FE petrol, we break down the engines, common problems, buying checks and worthwhile mods that make the 80 Series such a capable tourer.

The all-new Nissan Navara Pro PHEV is headed to Australia in 2027, bringing 300kW, 800Nm and a 3,500kg towing capacity. Developed with local testing and tuned specifically for Australian conditions, Nissan's first electrified ute looks ready to take on everything from work sites to weekend tracks.

Ford has added two new Everest variants under the Wolftrak name, bringing exclusive green styling, premium interior finishes and a standard towing package. Available with either the proven 2.0L bi-turbo diesel or the powerful 3.0L V6, the Wolftrak blends touring capability with a fresh new look.

A supercharged V8, 707 horsepower and space for the family. The Jeep Trackhawk is one of the most outrageous SUVs ever built, blending supercar performance with everyday practicality.

More than 1,100 dunes, three states and Australia's most iconic sand driving adventure. From Big Red to the French Line, here's everything you need to know before tackling a Simpson Desert crossing.

Everyone's heard of an Anderson plug, but not everyone knows what it actually does. Here's what they are, what they can power and the installation mistakes that can leave you with flat batteries or electrical issues on the tracks.

Land Rover has finally built a Defender ute... sort of. Revealed as part of a British Army contract bid, the Defender Wolf Series II proves the modern Defender platform can support a genuine pickup body. Could this military workhorse be the strongest hint yet at a civilian Defender ute?

A diesel plug-in hybrid, 3.5-tonne towing capacity and up to 800Nm on tap. Could the upcoming Chery Stockman be the ute that finally bridges the gap between traditional touring and electrification?

New ute prices aren't getting any cheaper, but there are still plenty of reliable second hand utes capable of towing, touring and tackling daily duties without breaking the bank. From the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger to the Isuzu D-MAX and Mitsubishi Triton, here's what to buy, what to check and how to avoid costly mistakes.

The Pajero is back. With a new ladder-frame chassis, diesel power and serious touring ambitions, Mitsubishi's iconic wagon could be ready to challenge the Prado once again.