While Ford has Mustang and soon the Ranger Raptor, Holden doesn’t currently offer a performance car for enthusiasts – excluding the potential Holden Camaro. This is set to change though with word of a hotted-up Colorado on the way, by HSV/Walkinshaw. Holden Special Vehicles doesn’t currently offer any new models […]
Utes and pickups
Tesla pickup truck shown during Semi presentation (video)
An image of the Tesla pickup truck was flashed up during presentations of the Tesla Semi truck, giving us some clues of the design. It looks like a miniature version of the Semi truck. Tesla boss Elon Musk has previously said the company may eventually introduce a pickup truck. In […]
Ford Ranger Raptor rendered, based on official prototype
While most of us have been getting excited about the upcoming arrival of the Ford Ranger Raptor, some enthusiasts over at Raptor5g forums have been busy etching up some design renderings. The renderings are based on the official Ford teasers which show a prototype smashing through some dusty terrain. Although […]
2018 Toyota HiLux facelift leaks online, as Thai HiLux Revo
Images of the 2018 Toyota HiLux facelift have surfaced on social media, in the form of the overseas Toyota HiLux Revo. Some of the design changes are expected to trickle over to Australia at some point. As you can see, the updated HiLux gets a new-look front end with a revised […]
Mercedes-Benz X-Class prices announced, on sale from $45,450
Preliminary prices for the Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute have been announced for Australia, and you might be surprised to hear the entry points. Prices for the top V6 models will be announced further down the track. In Australia Mercedes-Benz is offering the X-Class in three main grades; the Pure, Progressive, and […]
Haval H2, LDV T60 awarded 5-star ANCAP crash safety
Some new Chinese vehicles that have recently been introduced in Australia have undergone ANCAP’s stringent crash testing regime, including the LDV T60 and the Haval H2. To many buyers’ surprise (probably), the Haval H2 was awarded the maximum five-star rating after recent crash tests. It applies to all variants of […]
BMW pickup truck / ute rendered, worthy Mercedes X-Class rival?
The first reviews are in for the Mercedes-Benz X-Class and the reviewers aren’t as impressed as one would hope. Is the idea of a premium brand ute the problem? What if rival company BMW made a pickup truck/ute? At this stage BMW has no plans to build a ute. However, […]
2018 Ford Ranger spied in Victoria, hides updated front end
Ford Australia has been spotted testing the facelifted, 2018 Ford Ranger out on public roads in Victoria, hiding a new-look front end and some minor detail changes. This image was sent in to us by a PD fan (thanks Daniel) showing what appears to be a lower-spec XL variant of […]