Ute News

How Mitsubishi turned its fortunes around
By Stephen Ottley · 21 Dec 2024
It’s no secret that the success of the Chinese carmakers in Australia has been built, largely, on cut-price tactics.
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Who is going to buy the 2025 Kia Tasman?
By Dom Tripolone · 20 Dec 2024
The Kia Tasman was one of the most hyped new car reveals of 2024, but has it hit the mark with Australia ute shoppers? Kia Australia’s marketing chief, Dean Norbiato, said the brand is aiming to get eight to 10 per cent of the market in Australia, which is about 20,000 to 25,000 sales.
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Toyota's answer to the new wave of utes?
By John Law · 19 Dec 2024
The EPU concept Toyota showed at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show is heading to production.
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Ram's hybrid shift revealed
By John Law · 19 Dec 2024
It seems the worm has turned on electric pick-up trucks.
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First look at upcoming MG ute?
By Samuel Irvine · 19 Dec 2024
An MG-badged version of the SAIC Motor Maxus Interstellar – to be sold locally as the LDV Terron 9 – has been spotted in China, seemingly giving us a first look at the incoming MG ute.
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Ford cuts prices on multiple models
By John Law · 18 Dec 2024
Ford has rolled out massive discounts across its vehicle range, including on Australia’s best-selling vehicle.  Variants of everything from the low-volume E-Transit to market-leading Ford Ranger ute are on special, with the family-favourite Everest SUV also on offer. 
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Have Chinese car sales peaked in Australia?
By Samuel Irvine · 17 Dec 2024
If there has been a single story that has come out of the automotive world over the past five years, it has been the rise of China.
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How your state ranks in the EV transition
By Samuel Irvine · 17 Dec 2024
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has released its State Of EVs report for 2024 – its annual assessment of Australia's EV transition, which looks at the performance of federal, state and territory governments.
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GWM announces runout sale for Cannon Ute
By Samuel Irvine · 13 Dec 2024
The GWM Cannon Ute range is in runout with sales of between $2000 and $6000 for private buyers – and even larger discounts for ABN holders – as the brand readies its next-generation model.
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New ute should come to Oz
By John Law · 11 Dec 2024
Is this the car that could turn Peugeot’s fortunes around in Australia? It’s a ute, the category of vehicle that has been the best-seller in Australia since 2016 with either the Toyota HiLux or Ford Ranger taking top honours. 
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