Ute News

The first hybrid ute sold in Australia – the 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha – has passed the ANCAP safety crash test with a maximum five-star rating.

This generation of the Kia Tasman will go green, with an all-new 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid that should shame the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max firming as the favourite to propel the brand’s new dual-cab ute.

Toyota is making a run to have its hybrid hero crowned Australia’s favourite vehicle.

The Australian Government has issued a recall notice affecting 2872 units of the GWM Ute Cannon sold from 2023 over concerns a manufacturing defect could lead to fuel leaks.A statement from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts said: “During the installation of the diesel fuel filter assembly, the incorrect lubricant type was used on the fuel filter sealing rubber ‘O-ring’.“As a result, the sealing may reduce over time, allowing fuel to leak from the filter housing. Fuel leak in the presence of an external ignition source could result in a vehicle fire.”The Department said vehicle fires can increase the risk of severe injury, death and property damage for vehicle occupants and bystanders.Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by GWM in writing requesting they schedule an appointment at their nearest GWM dealer to have their vehicle's O-ring replaced, free of charge.Owners can see whether their vehicle is impacted by checking their VIN number here.

Following the reveal of the BYD Shark 6’s $57,900 (before on-road costs) starting price, BYD Importer EVDirect was quick to beat its chest. 

When a Guinness World Records observer is along for the ride you know something extraordinary is on the cards and so it was as a 2025 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Style driven by a three-person crew covered Australia’s 10 gazetted deserts in, you guessed it, world record time.

Homologation documents submitted to the Australian Government’s road vehicle regulator have revealed two brand new LDV utes with electric and diesel powertrains.

Kia has released its first ute with the ambitious target of capturing 10 per cent of Australia's highly competitive pick-up market in its first year of sales.

Are you wondering when Australia’s third best-selling ute, the Isuzu D-Max, is finally going hybrid? The simple answer is: not yet.

Ford will pause production of the electric version of its F-150 for the rest of the year, reports say, as demand for the 'Lightning' isn't meeting production capability.Along with a week in which Ford's US production plants are closed for Christmas in Dec