To help the Mazda BT-50 cut a bigger slice of the ever-growing dual-cab-ute cake, Mazda Australia is introducing a much-needed technology update for some variants. Mazda Australia teamed up with Alpine Electronics to come up with a new touch-screen media interface for the dash of certain BT-50 models. Up until […]
Utes and pickups
Volkswagen Amarok Sportline V6 on sale from $55,490
Volkswagen Australia will introduce the new Amarok Sportline V6 variant next week, bringing its torquey engine to a more affordable price point compared with the V6 Highline and Ultimate. The German carmaker, which has been embroiled in a massive emissions scandal, says the new Sportline will be the most “accessible […]
Mercedes-Benz X-Class ’63 AMG’ ute rendered – has potential?
Mercedes-Benz has publicly stated that there is next to no chance of its Navara-based X-Class pickup ute receiving the Mercedes-AMG treatment. This is understandable, due to its work-oriented underpinnings that lack the pedigree and driving dynamics of other Mercedes-AMG cars. Still disappointing, as many people could and would enjoy a […]
Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute unveiled, 190kW V6 flagship confirmed
The highly-anticipated Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute has finally been unveiled in production form, ahead of its Australian introduction in 2018. This is Mercedes-Benz’s first attempt at the popular and very demanding dual-cab ute class, and so it probably comes as no surprise the Stuttgart-based company turned to one of its partners […]
Race-ready 2018 SuperUtes candidates revealed
Candidates for the upcoming SuperUtes series have been unveiled in Townsville ahead of the series debut in 2018, including an example of the Mitsubishi Triton, Ford Ranger, and Mazda BT-50. As reported by SuperUtes, the wraps came off the racing versions of the Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50, Mitsubishi Triton and […]
Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute previewed with first teaser (video)
Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser of the upcoming X-Class pickup ute, revealing some of the details such as the wheel, taillight and headlight designs. The teaser is pretty vague, with lots of dramatic zooming and panning, but if you look closely you’ll get a glimpse of the alloy wheel design […]
Peugeot reveals dual-cab Pick Up for African market
Peugeot has revealed a new dual-cab ute called the Pick Up, which is a rebadged Chinese pickup. It will be sold exclusively across the African continent. The Peugeot Pick Up is a rebadged Dongfeng Rich – itself a reskinned Nissan D22 Navara of two generations ago. Even the engine, the […]
2017 Holden Commodore SS V Redline Ute review (video)
The 2017 Holden Commodore SS V Redline Ute is a significant car for many unfortunate reasons. It is the full stop on a story that began 83 years ago with the first ute, and 69 years ago with Holden’s first. There are plenty of strong emotions surrounding Holden’s decision to […]