Ford has added the new Ranger 4×4 XL Plus to its lineup, aimed at fulfilling the needs of the mining industry, government agencies, as well as private buyers. The Ranger 4×4 XL Plus comes available as a single cab chassis, double cab chassis and double cab pick-up. All 4×4 XL Plus […]
Utes and pickups
Volkswagen announces paw-wheel-drive; teaching dogs to drive
You’ve heard of guide dogs and probably seen one in action at some point. Well, now Volkswagen and the RSPCA are working on extending the possibilities of a man’s best friend with the paw-wheel-drive program. Volkswagen and the RSPCA, with help from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty […]
Isuzu D-Max X-Runner limited edition on sale from $46,490
A special edition ute has been introduced by Isuzu Australia called the D-Max X-Runner. It brings added exclusivity via a heap of sporty highlights. The limited edition D-Max has been designed to boost the ute’s street-cred, coming equipped with gun metal grey alloy wheels and side steps, a sporty bodykit, […]
MTM gives the Volkswagen Amarok V8 TDI power
Renowned Audi and Volkswagen tuner MTM has come up with a comprehensive upgrade package for the tough Volkswagen Amarok ute, including giving it a V8 TDI engine conversion. The Amarok is one of the toughest big utes currently on sale. Perhaps its only pitfall is the relatively small (for this […]
Kia ‘Truckster’ ute concept on the horizon?
An image which appears to be an official sketch has surfaced online, depicting a potential Kia ‘Truckster’ ute concept which could be about to make its debut. The exact details on the sketch, which was first picked up by kia-world.net, are unknown. According to reports, it could be an official […]
2014 Toyota HiLux now on sale in Australia
Toyota Australia has announced the updated 2014 Toyota HiLux, offering new features, more safety, and an extensive 22-variant lineup. The highlight change for Australia’s most popular ute is the shift from a four-star ANCAP safety rating to the full five-star rating. It joins only a few other utes on the […]
2013 Toyota HiLux SR5 review
When Australians think 4×4 utes the first one they think of is the Toyota HiLux. You only need to glance over the sales figures to see the proof. With the 2013 Toyota HiLux SR5, it continues to shape the definition of what a ute in Australia is all about. Toyota […]
Camaro-inspired Chev Silverado Cheyenne Concept is cool
You can sometimes understand why Americans love their utes, or trucks as they call them. Take the new Chevrolet Silverado Cheyenne Concept for example. It’s just debuted at the SEMA Show and there’s certainly an element of toughness about it. With clean lines, a brute face with muscly wheel arches, and […]