Ute News

BYD tweaks cars for Australian conditions

By Tim Nicholson · 24 Jun 2025

BYD is part of a growing list of car brands that conduct testing and calibration work in Australia to ensure its models are better suited to the conditions.

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2026 KGM F100 concept

By Tom White · 23 Jun 2025

KGM set to replace Rexton and launch new mid-size off-roader in the next two years.

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2026 Mahindra Pik Up ute confirmed for Australia

By Byron Mathioudakis · 23 Jun 2025

Mahindra has announced that the next-generation Pik-Up is being prepared for an all-out assault on the lucrative Australian ute market. Dubbed Project Z121 and based on the Global Pik Up concept revealed in 2023, the all-new dual-cab one-tonne utility is pencilled in for an Australian launch sometime later next year, following a production debut in its native India later on this year.

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Why car companies need ‘small menus'

By Stephen Ottley · 23 Jun 2025

‘I’ve never had a customer tell us they want less choice.’

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Ford defends Ranger PHEV’s lacklustre EV range

By Chris Thompson · 22 Jun 2025

The Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid ute does not have a very long electric driving range, and it’s something that’s been a sticking point for some since its launch earlier this month.

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Competition no problem for for Kia Tasman

By Andrew Chesterton · 22 Jun 2025

Kia Australia concedes the ute market is more crowded and competitive than ever before, but the number of new players and products hasn't dampened its expectations for the Tasman, with the brand saying it welcomes the competition.

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Kia sharpens price of Tasman ute

By Dom Tripolone · 19 Jun 2025

The Kia Tasman is gearing up for a fight.

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China's latest 'ute' approved for Oz!

By Dom Tripolone · 19 Jun 2025

China’s latest ‘ute’ cleared for sale in Australia. Newcomer Deepal is entering the great Aussie ute wars, but its entrant is unlike anything on the road.

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Ford recalls nearly every car it sells

By Laura Berry · 18 Jun 2025

Ford recalls versions of nearly every model it has sold since 2022.

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ARB teases new kit to toughen up Kia Tasman

By Chris Thompson · 17 Jun 2025

Will these local additions give the Tasman additional visual flair?

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