The new Jeep Gladiator has just been handed a three-star ANCAP safety rating, carrying through the sub-par score from its sister model, the Wrangler. ANCAP says the Gladiator shares the same structural underpinnings as the Wrangler, including the engine configuration and restraint package. After analysing crash test data it has […]
Utes and pickups
Walkinshaw announces ‘Fury’ packs for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Walkinshaw Performance has announced some tough upgrade packs for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with the Fury 1 and Fury 2. These beef up the off-road performance, sound, and visual presence of the big truck. Taking the Silverado 6.2 Z71 as the foundation, which is remanufactured by HSV under Walkinshaw, the […]
All-new GWM Cannon dual-cab ute confirmed for Australia
Great Wall Motors will soon introduce an all-new dual-cab ute in Australia, called the GWM Cannon. It promises “world-class components”, a rugged exterior, and advanced active safety and in-car technology. The new GWM brand, owned by Great Wall Motors and operated by Haval and Great Wall in Australia, confirms it […]
Video: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon – Detailed review (POV)
The Jeep Gladiator storms into the tough dual-cab 4×4 ute segment as one of the most off-road-capable propositions we’ve ever seen. Take the flagship Rubicon, for example. It comes with 32-inch mud terrains, as standard. This is a really interesting vehicle in our opinion. Yes, it doesn’t offer the same […]
2021 Mazda BT-50 prices confirmed for Australia
While plenty of details have been released about the all-new 2021 Mazda BT-50, including some of the accessories that will be available, Mazda Australia is today confirming the complete price range ahead its market launch on October 1. Only dual-cab models will be offered initially, including pickup and cab chassis […]
2021 Ford Ranger FX4 MAX now on sale in Australia
Following the announcement of the 2020-2021 Ford Ranger update, the local arm is now introducing a new Ranger FX4 MAX variant. It’s inspired by the hardcore Ranger Raptor. This is the first FX4 MAX offered, packed with a range of special enhancements to provide greater off-road capability. For example, the […]
2021 Isuzu D-Max does 0-100km/h in under 10 seconds (video)
Yep, the new 2021 Isuzu D-Max does 0-100km/h in under 10 seconds. Obviously acceleration is not primarily what dual-cab diesel utes are designed for, but busy tradies will be pleased to hear the new model is one of the quickest in its class. According to our tests (complete results table […]
Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup rendered, based on new Tucson NX4
Now that we know what the new Hyundai Tucson looks like, we now have a bit of an idea what the upcoming Santa Cruz pickup could look like. A designer has just produced some crisp renderings to help with our imagination. These renderings, by KDesign AG, show a pickup truck […]