As previewed earlier today, Holden has now gone ahead and lifted the covers off its new sporty Colorado. It’s called the Colorado Z71, and, as suspected, it becomes the new range-topper. Holden says this is the new hero model based on the MY16 Colorado LTZ 4×4 Crew-Cab, bringing a number […]
Utes and pickups
New Ford Ranger specs & features confirmed for Australia
Ford Australia has confirmed the local lineup of the new Ranger, which will arrive on the market in September, including engine options and standard features. The new Ranger, known as the PX Ranger MkII, is set to really shake up the very competitive ute segment when it arrives. It will […]
New 2015 Ford Ranger Wildtrak unveiled
This is it, the new Ford Ranger Wildtrak has finally been unveiled. It’s more advanced than the outgoing version, and dressed in all-new clothes. Based on the yet-to-be-released 2015-2016 Ford Ranger, the new Wildtrak is ready to take on the world, according to Ford. It comes with a distinctive exterior […]
Renault previews new ‘Oroch’ ute, debuts June 18
Renault has released teaser images for its upcoming ‘Oroch’ small utility based on the Dacia Duster. It’s being marketed as a sporty utility pickup. Small car-based utes are a staple of the South American and South African markets, with entrants from GM (Chevrolet Montana), Fiat (Strada), and Ford even has […]
Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup to be based on new Tuscon?
We’re edging closer and closer to finding out whether or not Hyundai is going to produce its first ute, inspired by the Santa Cruz concept. The model would take the form of the Santa Cruz concept, which was unveiled at this year’s Detroit Motor Show. Scott Margason, Hyundai America’s director […]
Is this the new-look 2016 Mazda BT-50?
An image of what appears to be the 2016 Mazda BT-50 facelift has hit the web, showing its new-look front end. This year is shaping up to be a memorable one for the ultra-competitive commercial ute sector. All-new versions of the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton, as well […]
2015 Nissan Navara NP300 now on sale in Australia
Nissan has introduced its all-new NP300 Navara for the Australian market, with all local pricing, specifications and fuel consumption figures released. Competition is heating up in the commercial utility segment, with all major players sharpening their tools this year. The Navara will have to fend off the new HiLux, a […]
Hyundai Santa Cruz ute likely to get the green light, says US CEO
Hyundai’s US CEO has confirmed the brand is looking very seriously at producing a compact crossover ute for the hard working public. It is expected to be based on the sporty Santa Cruz concept that was unveiled at this year’s Detroit Motor Show, which revealed a bold new design language […]