John Ford

The Local Caravan Industry Anyone walking the halls and grounds of caravan shows over the last few years would be amazed at the depth and variety of vans for sale. The local RV industry is a major component of Australian manufacturing, with innumerable brands and impressively monstrous displays. For a long time, the Australian caravan industry appeared bulletproof.

Caravan of the Year 2026 didn’t arrive in isolation. To understand what this year’s event represents, you need to look back at where it’s come from — not just last year in Warrnambool, but the broader arc of what Caravan of the Year has become. At its core, this event has always served a simple purpose: to give buyers a clear, independent, expert-led view of the caravans on the market. That hasn’t changed. What has changed — and continues to evolve — is how we deliver on that.

Ford F-150: Power and Passion With the release of the facelifted F-150, Ford Australia is hoping last year’s production problems are behind it. Along with styling changes and a newly engineered steering system, the release also introduces the top-end Platinum version with tech, comfort and practical improvements.