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Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

When Isuzu met legendary Italian stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro

Plenty of Japanese automakers were building small, four-seat, rear-wheel drive cars in the ’60s, but none featured Italian design. Isuzu’s 117 Coupé was the first of its kind, and remains one of the most beautiful Japanese cars ever made.

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Isuzu Driving Surf Life Saving Australia Forward

A year on the beat, patrolling our beaches, and Surf Life Saving Australia's (SLSA) fleet of Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X surf rescue patrol vehicles have proven instrumental in helping keep Australian beaches safe.

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Isuzu MU-X Towing Tips & Guide

The entire D-MAX and MU-X range is capable of towing 3.5-tonnes, with greater payload and axle weight capacities. Let’s get technical.

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Mighty MU-X!

Its multi-award-winning D-MAX sibling set bold new benchmarks and smashed expectations. Can the new-generation Isuzu MU-X match it?

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Snow Business

Triggering snowflakes on an off-road mission to Guthega for the first heavy snowfall of the season.

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

The Surf Club Legend

Kurrawa SLSC stalwart Harvie Allison has been saving lives for 46 years. Here’s his story.

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Tow Like You've Never Towed Before

Hauling your van, boat or trailer has never been simpler—or safer—than with the new-generation Isuzu D-MAX: the ultimate towing machine.

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

The Jerrawangala Wrangler

You may never have heard of this NSW South Coast gem, but it has adventure aplenty in store…

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Cold Comfort

Nick Duigan and Andrew Hart are proud Taswegians—but even the Hook, Line and Sinker boys were hunting for glue to stick the brass monkey’s bits back on during a frigid, trout-seeking sojourn…

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

King of the Mountain

Our broad continent is a gift for mountain bikers, with wide open spaces to explore along the length and breadth of Australia. Here’s our handy guide to the 11 best spots in the land.

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