The first image of the Fiat Toro pickup has been released, giving us a preview to the upcoming Italian workhorse. Although it looks like a big heavy-duty ute, the Toro (bull, in Italian), is set to be based on the small Jeep Renegade SUV. Fiat has confirmed it will come […]
Utes and pickups
Proton reveals interesting pickup ute concept at Alami Carnival
Proton has revealed a surprising dual-cab pickup ute concept at the 2015 Alami Proton Carnival in Malaysia, giving us a possible glimpse into the company’s future direction. These photos, taken by Carlist.my, show the passenger compartment is based on the Exora people mover, as evident by the cab-forward profile and […]
2016 Toyota HiLux on sale in Australia priced from $20,990
Australia’s favourite ute has just been given a major overhaul and now it’s finally on sale in Australia; the 2016 Toyota HiLux. The new model is labelled as the “toughest” ever, with a thicker frame, stiffer body, and “beefed-up” suspension and brakes, with even better off-road capability, Toyota says. All […]
2016 Mitsubishi Triton review – GLS & Exceed (video)
Mitsubishi’s Triton has long been a stalwart of the ute segment. For decades, it has won many friends as a reliable, trusty workhorse, in a segment where Mitsubishi shines using its vast experience in heavy-duty machinery. And it needs to be brighter than ever for the 2016 model. Triton, as […]
Mercedes-Benz pickup based on Nissan, built by Nissan: confirmed
Some news from the Daimler and Renault-Nissan partnership has been released, regarding the production of the new Mercedes-Benz pickup ute. In a company statement, Nissan confirmed the Mercedes-Benz one-tonne ute will be produced by Nissan at the Renault facility in Cordoba, Argentina. This is where the latest Nissan Navara NP300 […]
2016 Toyota HiLux accessories revealed, developed in Australia
Following the unveiling of the all-new Toyota HiLux in May, the local arm has now revealed the comprehensive genuine accessories options that will become available in Australia. Toyota says the accessories were developed as part of a five-year program, resulting in more than 60 accessories being devised for the new […]
2016 Mazda BT-50 on sale in Australia from $25,570
The lightly facelift 2016 Mazda BT-50 will go on sale in Australia later this month, bringing a fractional price rise for most variants, along with added features and a tweaked design. Only minor styling changes have been made to the new model, but now it fits in more consistently with […]
Renault Alaskan concept previews upcoming premium ute
Renault has revealed the Alaskan concept pickup, previewing its new global ute based on the Nissan Navara. At this stage it is just a concept, however, most of the design and styling cues are likely to carry across for the production version which is set to hit markets from the […]