Fresh details about Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming dual-cab ute seem to have emerged, expected to be called either the X-Class or Z-Class. Comprehensive details are rumoured to have been revealed at a private event, including engines, range structure, design details and pricing estimates. Although it is well known the Mercedes ute will […]
Utes and pickups
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew unveiled at Detroit with 10spd auto
Monster truck fans, you’re new road vehicle has arrived. Meet the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew. It’s a crew cab version of the popular Raptor ute. Ford unveiled the new model at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It wowed the crowds with its monster size, and various […]
Top 10 best-selling utes in Australia during 2015
An absolute bumper year for the pickup/utility segment, where almost every participant received an overhaul or facelift. This translated to a market share which held steady rather than the massive growth, like one might have expected. Although the HiLux took overall honours yet again, the biggest winner was Ford’s Ranger, […]
Man in Texas sues dealership, his logoed truck used by ISIS extremists
A Texan plumber is suing a Ford dealership for $1 million in damages after spotting his truck in extremist propaganda in Syria. Mark Oberholtzer, the former owner of the Ford F-250 (pictured), has taken legal action against the dealership following harassment and death threats after his work truck, complete with […]
2016 Toyota HiLux 2.8 TD review (video)
A number of heavily-updated 4×4 utes have been launched this year. To throw a big spanner into the works Toyota has just introduced the 2016 Toyota HiLux range. You might as well hold onto any of your preconceptions you might have about the Toyota brand, because it doesn’t matter how […]
Fiat Fullback ute / pickup unveiled at Dubai Motor Show
You might think this ute looks familiar. That’s because it’s based on the latest Mitsubishi Triton. Called the Fiat Fullback, it has just made its global debut at the Dubai Motor Show. The Dubai Motor Show is one of the more prestigious events on the auto calendar, but Fiat has […]
Isuzu D-Max & MU-X receive new 4×2 variants in Australia
The local Isuzu D-Max ute lineup has been expanded, now including two new 4×2 variants. A new 4×2 version of the MU-X SUV has also been added. Joining the extensive ute range are the D-Max SX 4×2 Space Cab High-Ride and the SX 4×2 Crew Cab Chassis High-Ride. These come […]
Holden Colorado LS-X Limited Edition on sale from $46,490
Holden is launching yet another special edition of the Colorado ute. This time, it’s called the LS-X Limited Edition, and it brings a number accessories to the mix as standard. The local GM arm has fitted the LS-X with a number of popular accessories as standard, boosting value by over […]