If you like your utes, you’ll love this one. It appears to be a Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG ‘6×6’, featuring three axles and a large tub tray in the back. These two were spotted recently on their way to the Middle East. First spotted by Autobild in Germany, the six-wheeled […]
Utes and pickups
2012 Holden Colorado LTZ review
Few cars in the light commercial segment look as tough as the 2012 Holden Colorado LTZ. This latest model is a complete rework from the ground up; the result of a two-billion-dollar investment by General Motors. Can it move the HiLux from its perch as the best-selling 4×4 ute? 2012 […]
2012 Isuzu D-Max LS-Terrain 4×4 review
The Isuzu D-Max is one of the very best-selling vehicles in its home country in Thailand. So how does the new flagship 2012 D-Max LS-Terrain 4×4 shape up in Australia? And does it compare well to its highly competitive rivals? 2012 ISUZU D-MAX LS-TERRAIN – PROS AND CONS PROS: Styling; modern, […]
Australian vehicle sales for October 2012 – Toyota and Lexus dominate
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for October 2012 are out, and there’s quite a number of interesting changes to the top runners. Overall, the Toyota HiLux was the best-selling vehicle, overtaking the Mazda3 from the previous month. The Mazda3 was not only bumped out from top […]
Toyota Sequoia drag car, NASCAR-inspired Camry heading to SEMA
Toyota will have an impressive and interesting set of project cars at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas next week, including a wicked Toyota Sequoia drag car and a NASCAR-inspired Toyota Camry ‘Rowdy Edition’. Starting with the not-so-humble Camry, the project car is a co-development project between Toyota and […]
2012 FPV GS Ute FG MKII review (video)
If you’re in the market for a balls-out performance utility, the 2012 FPV GS Ute FG MKII is about as kick-ass as they come. With 315kW and 545Nm from its 5.0-litre supercharged V8, you just know it’s going to be a good thing. 2012 FPV GS UTE FG MKII – […]
2012 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab review
Is the 2012 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab ‘built Ford tough’? To find out, we set out on a 10-day long road test covering more than 2700kms, travelling through rural NSW and VIC, carting four people plus luggage. It was a surefire way to put Ford’s new-from-the-ground-up 4×4 workhorse to […]
2012 Holden Commodore Ute SS VE Series II review (video)
It might be a humble truck from Holden, but does the 2012 Holden Commodore Ute SS VE Series II have another personality? Is it also one of the best value two-door performance cars around? 2012 HOLDEN COMMODORE UTE SS VE SERIES II – PROS AND CONS PROS: Torque, and lots […]