Cobey Bartels

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Cobey Bartels is an established journalist and TV presenter, with more than a decade of media experience and thousands of published works within Australia's most respected magazines and newspapers.

He has reviewed countless cars, motorcycles, and even trucks, jumping into the cabin of just about anything he's thrown the keys to! A petrolhead at heart, in his spare time he can be found tinkering with one of his two- or four-wheeled projects, or laying under his drift car trackside dealing with a broken axle (again). Instagram: @cobeybartels

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Hardcore Ford Ranger Super Duty locked-in for 2026

Ford Ranger Super Duty with massive 4500kg GVM set for 2026 launch, putting 1500-class utes and light-duty trucks on notice.

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2024 Ford F-150 Lightning strikes Bribie Island

We take an all-electric, right-hand-drive F-150 Lightning for a play on Bribie Island

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Ford Everest adventure series: Taking on the Territory

Can the Everest meet the standard of the Territory?

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Queensland Police kits out Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series

Accessorised 300 Series is ready to patrol the streets of Queensland

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Norweld unveils massive new factory in Brisbane

Leading Australian tray and canopy manufacturer unveils freshly built factory in Brisbane, giving an all-access look inside the new facility

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Mid-week recharge in the Ford Everest

Are you feeling a bit so-so, as the mid-week monotony takes a hold? We might have found the perfect hump day cure…

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Isuzu I-Venture Club returns to the Victorian High Country

Isuzu UTE’s multi-day I-Venture trips are back, kicking off with a three-day adventure through Victoria’s stunning High Country

4x4 Comparisons

2023 Ford Ranger XLT 4-cyl v Toyota HiLux SR5: Spec to spec

Ford’s new-gen Ranger has proven a hit since launching in 2022, outselling its HiLux arch-rival in January 2023. So how do these mid-range variants compare on paper?

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2023 Isuzu D-Max review: 1.9-litre SX 4x4

Isuzu's new 2023 range refresh includes an intriguing 1.9-litre 4x4 fleet-special dual-cab D-Max. Under-engined? Let's see...

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2023 Isuzu D-Max review: Australian first drive

Isuzu Ute Australia freshens up its D-Max range for 2023, with subtle visual tweaks, some added tech, and a no-charge upgrade for anyone who’s ordered a ’22 model.

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2023 Isuzu MU-X review: Australian First drive

Isuzu’s MU-X seven-seater gets a spruce up for 2023, off the back of customer feedback, but pricing remains the same

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2022 Isuzu MU-X LS-T 4x4 review

Isuzu’s family-oriented MU-X scores only minor changes for 2022, retaining its adventure-ready credibility as a solid all-rounder

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2022 Isuzu D-Max review: LS-U Crew Cab Chassis

Relative luxury up front, workhorse at the back makes the 2022 Isuzu D-Max LS-U Cab Chassis a solid choice when clearing up a flood-damaged neighbourhood

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2022 Isuzu D-Max SX 1.9-litre 4x2 review

Isuzu now offers a light-sipping 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine option for D-Max SX single-cab 4x2 buyers, but did we miss the bigger unit's extra grunt?