American tuning house and auto manufacturer, Hennessey Performance, has managed to almost double the amount of power on offer in the stock Ford F-150, with its new tyre-shredding Venom 775 F-150. The stock Ford F-150 rolls out of the factory with a not insignificant 298kW/555Nm 5.0-litre V8 powertrain, but this […]
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2022 Ford Ranger officially previewed, debuts later this year (video)
An official teaser video showing prototypes of the next-generation Ford Ranger has been released, ahead of its market arrival in Australia in 2022. This will be a significant model change for the very popular ute, likely adopting the company’s US styling language as seen on the big F-150 trucks, as […]
2021 RAM 2500 now on sale in Australia, priced from $157,950
RAM has announced the Australian launch of one of the most powerful diesel utes money can buy (officially), with the 2021 2500 now on sale with a potent Cummins powerplant. The 2021 RAM 2500 is powered by a massive 6.7-litre turbo-diesel inline-six Cummins engine that produces a handsome 276kW and […]
2022 Isuzu D-Max update brings in 1.9TD, new variants
Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed the addition of a new engine and no less than six new variants for its 2022 D-Max lineup, including a new flagship X-Terrain 4×4 and new options for those looking for an entry-level model. Isuzu’s updated D-Max range is set to hit showrooms in the […]
2021 Toyota HiLux GR Sport announced in Thailand
Toyota has introduced a GR Sport variant of the 2021 HiLux in Thailand, potentially giving us a preview of what to expect here in Australia in the future. Toyota, globally, has already outlined the fact it wants to offer a GR package –whether it be GR Sport or full-blown GR […]
2022 Toyota HiLux, Fortuner updates announced for Australia
They’ve only been on sale for about 12 months, but Toyota Australia is already introducing some 2022 model updates for the HiLux and Fortuner. Firstly, Toyota’s “Connected Services” has been added to all models as standard. This technology includes automatic collision notification, essentially putting you in contact with Toyota Emergency […]
Glickenhaus plans Baja-inspired hydrogen pickup, 1000km range
Le Mans competitor and manufacturer of hyper-exotic creations, Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, has given us a sneak peek at a new Baja-inspired, hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) pickup, promising almost 1000km range. The company’s FCEV ute is a concept based on the ‘Baja Boot’ that competed in last year’s Baja 1000 […]
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series ’70th Anniversary’ edition announced for Australia
Toyota is popping the champagne for the 70th anniversary of its legendary LandCruiser series of off-roaders, a lifespan that has seen more than 10 million units sold around the globe. To help celebrate, Toyota Australia is launching a special edition based on the 70 Series. The company is celebrating the […]