Great Wall will return to the ever-popular ute segment later this year, with a new model called the Steed. The new Great Wall Steed will come in as the replacement to the outgoing V200 and V240 utes, available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive form. All will come in dual-cab […]
Utes and pickups
2016 Volkswagen Amarok Atacama TDI420 review (video)
The 2016 Volkswagen Amarok competes in one of the fiercest and most competitive growth segments of the Australian vehicle market; the pickup utility sector. This makes it very difficult for any fresh carmaker to come in and take a slice of the pie. In terms of sales and volume, the […]
2017 Volkswagen Amarok; more details released, interior revealed
Volkswagen has released more details and images of the 2017 Amarok following its initial unveiling earlier this month. For the first time, we get a good look at the interior too. The interior of the 2017 Amarok has been vastly updated compared with the outgoing model, with finer quality materials […]
Future Mitsubishi Triton & Nissan Navara to share platforms
As a result of Nissan’s 34 per cent acquisition of beleaguered Mitsubishi, the next Triton may be based on the Navara. After being dogged by the fuel tampering scandal, as well as economic woes and a stale showroom lineup, Nissan is intervening to the tune of AU$3 billion. Talk of […]
2016 Nissan Navara ST King Cab 2.3DTT review (video)
The 2016 Nissan Navara NP300 definitely stands out as one of the most attractive entrants in a viciously overcrowded 4×4 ute segment. Like Triton, HiLux, Ranger, and Mazda B-series, the Navara is a veteran of the utility sector. These cars also have to deal with the VW Amarok youngster, a […]
2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ special edition on sale in Australia
Mitsubishi Australia is jumping onto the special edition ute bandwagon, announcing the release of the new Triton GLX+ double cab. It, like the others, brings added equipment and boosted value to the tradies’ favourite. Based on the new Triton GLX dual cab, the GLX+ comes with 16-inch alloy wheels (replacing […]
2017 Volkswagen Amarok revealed, powerful new V6 TDI option
The lid has been lifted off the 2017 Volkswagen Amarok. This is the first major facelift for the ute since its introduction to the demanding market segment back in 2010. First up, yes, that is a V6 badge that you can see in the front grille. This is the first […]
Holden confirms new-look 2017 Colorado, Chevrolet version revealed
Holden has confirmed the new Colorado will go on sale in Australia later this year, with the reveal of the 2017 Chevrolet-badged version in Brazil giving us a clear indication of the local model’s new-look design. The 2017 Colorado in Chevrolet form previews more technology and the fresh design that […]