Ute News

The Aussie car market has changed post Holden, and HSV-birthing Walkinshaw Automotive Group has changed with it

By Tung Nguyen · 04 Dec 2022

Holden might not have been able to pivot fast enough in an automotive world that quickly moved away from passenger cars, but Walkinshaw Automotive Group (WAG) has not made the same mistake.WAG, who started Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) back in 1987, were

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Renault's top model! Renault Koleos pricing and update announced for 2023

By Chris Thompson · 01 Dec 2022

Renault's most popular model in Australia has been updated for the 2023 model year, with the entry-level grade gaining upgrades and a price bump, while the top spec loses some features.With pricing for the base front-wheel drive Renault Koleos Life varian

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Could you get into a 2023 Volkswagen Amarok sooner than a new Ford Ranger?

By Tung Nguyen · 30 Nov 2022

It's no secret that getting your hands on a new car these days is a long process, made even harder by the popularity of workhorses like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger which are always in high demand.But what if you didn't want to wait up to 12 months fo

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Top of the Ranger! New premium Ford Ranger Platinum variant revealed for 2023

By Chris Thompson · 29 Nov 2022

Ford Australia has put a new variant at the pointy end of the 2023 Ford Ranger line-up, with a luxury focused Platinum grade slotting in with the recently updated range.The Ford Ranger Platinum, borrowing its variant badge from its Everest SUV sibling wit

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All-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton here soon, Ralliart included

By Byron Mathioudakis · 29 Nov 2022

Mitsubishi is set to launch the next-generation Triton midsized ute in Australia sooner than first thought, with rumours now circulating that a late-2023 or early-2024 release date has been locked in.

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Ford Australia announces expected wait times for Everest and Ranger models, and it's not good news for impatient buyers wanting a Wildtrak V6, Raptor flagship or Platinum SUV

By Chris Thompson · 28 Nov 2022

The new Ford Ranger is popular, so popular in fact that its production and availability for Australia is struggling to keep up with demand to the point that customers might have to wait up to 12 months to receive their Ranger ute.Specifically, it's the hi

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Don't expect the 2023 Amarok V6 to be as popular as the first-gen ute: Volkswagen

By Tung Nguyen · 28 Nov 2022

The sun is setting on the first-generation Amarok ute, and Volkswagen Australia has revealed 90 per cent of sales of the outgoing ute were for the punchy turbo-diesel V6 - but don't expect the second-generation Amarok V6 to be as popular as its predecesso

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When will LDV enter the top 10? 'Big volume' on the way for Chinese commercial upstart to follow in MG and GWM Haval's footsteps

By Tom White · 27 Nov 2022

LDV earmarks a big top-10 future, both in terms of sales and product.

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Is this a BYD ute to compete against Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger? Spy shots have rumours circulating that BYD's next move could be building an electrified dual-cab pick-up

By Tom White · 23 Nov 2022

Would an affordable EV dual-cab ute be a winner in Australia? It could be in BYD's not too distant future.

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'If you want to tow a boat or a horse trailer, don't buy it': LDV doesn't mince words on 2023 eT60 electric ute

By Tom White · 23 Nov 2022

LDV's eT60 is a big departure for the brand, taking a leap in price and targeting a specific buyer group, but the brand says big things are on the way for the next generation.

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