The Volkswagen Amarok is due for its mid-cycle nip/tuck, with the carmaker releasing preliminary renderings, showing how the ute will be subtly enhanced. The digital pictures show a bright orange lifestyle-oriented range-topper, in the vain of Ford Ranger Wildtrak or HiLux SR5. From the images, we can glean the basics […]
Utes and pickups
Holden announces Trax Active, Colorado 7 Trailblazer, Colorado Storm specials
Holden has released a number of sporty special editions to spice up the range, based on the Trax compact SUV, the Colorado 7, and the Colorado ute. Starting with the Trax, Holden is giving it the name Trax Active. It’s based on the LS but it comes with added features […]
Nissan Navara NP300 gets 800hp GT-R engine conversion
English tuning giants Severn Valley Motorsport have created the ultimate Navara by transplanting the VR35DETT engine from the R 35 GT-R, in lieu of the pedestrian 2.3-litre turbo-diesel. The work goes far beyond a mere transplant, with power bumped up to 800hp (596kW). Plenty of other tuning options are available […]
Colorado Xtreme & Trailblazer Premier concepts designed in Australia
Chevrolet Thailand has revealed two heavy-duty off-road concepts at the Bangkok motor show that were designed in Australia, called the Colorado Xtreme and Trailblazer Premier. The vehicles are based on the Colorado ute, with the Trailblazer being the Chevrolet-badged version of our local Colorado 7. Both concepts were designed at […]
Mercedes-Benz ‘X-Class’ pickup/ute to debut at Paris show?
Rumours are circulating at the moment suggesting Mercedes could give its new pickup ute a public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this year. While we’ve heard plenty about the new ute, including confirmation that it will be based on the Nissan Navara NP300, and that it could be […]
2017 Holden Colorado to get this new-look front end?
An image of what appears to be the facelifted version of the overseas Holden Colorado, known as the Chevrolet S-10 in some markets, has surfaced on social media giving us a potential look at the next face of the local model. The image was posted on Instagram by Brazilian website […]
MTM announces Volkswagen Amarok V8 Desert Edition
After a heavy duty 4×4 ute with power to back it up? This should tickle your fancy. It’s called the Volkswagen Amarok V8 Desert Edition by renowned Audi and Volkswagen tuner MTM. As you’ve probably guessed by the name, the Amarok Desert sports a V8 engine. But it’s not your […]
Volkswagen Amarok Atacama edition on sale from $53,990
With the ute segment as hot as ever at the moment, companies are looking to stand out in the crowd in any way they can. Introducing the new Volkswagen Amarok Atacama special edition. The special edition is based on the TDI400 manual and the TDI420 automatic (400Nm/420Nm), both equipped with […]