Ute News
Confirmed! New ute coming to Australia
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By Stephen Ottley · 18 Nov 2024
The ‘will they or won’t they’ saga for MG Motors’ entry into Australia’s booming ute market is finally resolved, with the company’s senior local executives confirming one is on the way.
Kia doubles-down on diesel in Australia
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By Andrew Chesterton · 17 Nov 2024
The impending demise of diesel in Australia has been greatly exaggerated, at least according to Kia executives, who insists diesel engines have "got a lot of mileage left in our country."
Is a BYD Shark 6 EV and cheap hybrid coming?
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 16 Nov 2024
BYD is set to fortify the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ute offering with additional variants, including an EV and possibly an entry-level hybrid version, as the Chinese brand takes on the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger in Australia.
Little Jimny ute looking more likely
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By John Law · 16 Nov 2024
It feels like the Suzuki Jimny has been around forever, but compared to its predecessor, the fourth-gen 4WD’s six-year vintage means it is still a long way from its mid-life crisis.
Will we get the most exciting EV brand?
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By Dom Tripolone · 14 Nov 2024
Volkswagen and American electric carmaker Rivian’s joint venture is now official.
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Electric Kia Tasman already in the works?
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By Samuel Irvine · 13 Nov 2024
An electric variant of the Kia Tasman has reportedly been seen testing under camouflage in the brand’s native South Korea.
The reason behind GWM and Toyota's huge sales
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By Samuel Irvine · 13 Nov 2024
The defining story of Australia’s new-car market in 2024 has been the unbridled flow of electric-only car brands that have either set up shop in Australia or announced plans to do so, with the vast majority hailing from China.
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Ram and LDV models caught up in major recall
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By Samuel Irvine · 11 Nov 2024
Ram and LDV, two brand’s under the umbrella of Australian vehicle distributor Ateco Group, have each been hit with recall notices, affecting the Ram 1500 and LDV Deliver 9 models.
Too little too late for the Toyota HiLux?
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By Andrew Chesterton · 11 Nov 2024
Fresh reports point to worrying signs for the Toyota HiLux, with the latest coverage suggesting a new model won't arrive until 2026 – and that when it does, that it will be a revised, rather than all-new, model.
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Why Ford has high hopes for the Ranger PHEV
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By Samuel Irvine · 10 Nov 2024
Despite stiff competition from cut-price Chinese rivals, Ford Australia has high hopes for the Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV), insisting it will deliver on the many attributes that have put the Ranger on track to be Australia’s best-selling vehicle for two years running.