Australia’s favourite ute has been updated for 2018, with three new SR extra-cab variants and three new auto Hi-Rider models added to the 2018 Toyota HiLux range. Following market demand, Toyota is introducing three SR extra cab-chassis variants with either a six-speed manual or auto featuring the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine. […]
Utes and pickups
Ford Ranger Raptor confirmed, on sale in Australia in 2018
This is probably going to answer the prayers of many Aussies. Ford Australia has today confirmed there is a Ranger Raptor in the works and it will go on sale in 2018. The ute will be inspired by off-road racing trucks in the US, with a bespoke exterior set to […]
Datsun 1200 ute with Hakosuka Skyline front end conversion (video)
Here’s something a little different. It’s a Datsun 1200 ute, which is already something of a cult classic, only it features the front end of the legendary KPGC-10 Skyline ‘Hakosuka’ GT-R. The project is actually a couple of years old now but it’s the first we’ve seen of it, and […]
Ford Ranger Black Edition announced in Europe
Ford Europe has jumped on board the black pack bandwagon with the new Ford Ranger Black Edition. It will make its public debut at the Frankfurt motor show later this month. It’s obviously not going to garner massive crowds at the big international event, against some of the glamour and […]
Mercedes-Benz G 300 CDI wagon & dual-cab announced for Australia
Following the launch of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Professional ute introduction in Australia, the company is now offering the wagon and double-cab chassis ute version in G 300 CDI form. This is one of the most heavy-duty and rugged 4×4 vehicles on the market, competing with the likes of the Toyota […]
Hyundai pickup confirmed, new Santa Fe in 2019 – report
A Hyundai executive in the US has confirmed the company has given the green light for development of its first-ever pickup truck (ute). According to a recent Reuters report, Michael J. O’Brien, Hyundai’s vice president of corporate and product planning in the US, has confirmed the top dogs at the […]
2017 Nissan Navara N-SPORT Black Edition now on sale in Australia
Nissan is the next in line to jump on board the black pack band wagon, with the introduction of the Navara N-SPORT Black Edition. Based on the top ST-X dual-cab ute, the N-SPORT Black Edition separates itself from the rest via a fetching styling enhancement kit that includes many black […]
2018 Holden Colorado SuperUtes racer revealed
The Holden Colorado SuperUtes race car has been revealed, ready to enter the new motorsport category next year. The sport will see dual-cab utes tearing up race tracks around Australia, with turbo-diesel power. As we already know, the SuperUtes series is a production-car-based championship for rear-wheel drive utes. For the […]