Ford is making headlines this week after unveiling a new dual-cab hybrid ute/pickup, called the Maverick, promising exceptional fuel economy and an extremely affordable sticker price. Unfortunately, it is not for Australia at this point. The 2022 Ford Maverick is set to be priced in the US at $19,995 (just […]
Utes and pickups
Premcar launches recruitment drive in Australia, opens 35 positions
Australian engineering firm, Premcar, has announced the launch of an Australian recruitment drive aiming to find local automotive specialists to join its team in Melbourne. Premcar says that it is looking for 35 skilled automotive specialists to join its ranks and help with the final development and production stages of […]
Fully electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning revealed
This is it. The all-new, 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. It revives a badge that has been synonymous with high-powered V8s, but now it’s all about high-powered electricity. Ford is calling it the “smartest, most innovative truck” it has ever made. It manages to blend an eco-friendly fully-electric powertrain into one […]
2021 RAM 1500 now on sale in Australia from $79,950
RAM Trucks Australia has announced the new-look 2021 RAM 1500 is currently rolling off the production floor in Melbourne, and are set for a dealership near you. Over the past few months RAM has been conducting a series of tests for the 1500, including a trip from Melbourne to Broome […]
200 Ford Ranger XLTs added to Victoria Police fleet
The Victorian Police force has given Ford the nod to supply special-built Ranger XLT vans to replace its existing divisional van fleet, thanks to a collaboration between Ford’s Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) team and the force. The agreement will see 200 vehicles based on the Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab […]
Rivian announces capacities, dimensions for R1T electric pickup
American company Rivian has spilled the beans on the all-important capacities and key dimensions for its upcoming R1T all-electric ute, which looks set to tread the line between massive and mid-size (large by Australian standards). Rivian is a relatively young company which was founded in 2009, and in 2017 announced […]
Mitsubishi Triton ‘Ralliart’ in the works with sub-brand revival
Mitsubishi has confirmed it is reviving its legendary Ralliart performance sub-brand, and it looks like there could be a special Triton Ralliart edition in the works. Unfortunately, the exact extent of the structure, capacity, and general hopes and dreams of the resurrected brand haven’t been outlined. Mitsubishi simply listed the […]
2022 Ford F-150 reviving ‘Lightning’ name, fully electric power (video)
Ford has confirmed it will revive the F-150 ‘Lightning’ name for its next-generation fully electric pickup for the 2022 model, and has released a teaser ahead of its debut next week. We don’t have any solid technical details to report on the new F-150 Lightning just yet, however, Ford has […]