Ute News

2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade revealed
By Samuel Irvine · 23 Oct 2024
The special-edition Isuzu D-Max ‘Blade’ has been revealed ahead of the ute's official pricing and spec announcement this Friday.
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MG commits to one brand in Australia
By Tom White · 22 Oct 2024
MG won't launch premium or electric sub-brands as it commits to one marque in Australia
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Production of a Chery ute is well underway
By Samuel Irvine · 21 Oct 2024
A prototype of the first-ever Chery ute has been previewed in China, revealing some of what to expect as the brand gears up to enter the hotly contested segment.
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Why no ute can beat the Ford Ranger
By Stephen Ottley · 21 Oct 2024
It’s been a busy period for new utes with all-new models coming our way from Kia, BYD, Foton, JAC and more to join the likes of the Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 in a highly competitive market.
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Ford XF Falcon: bestseller, but not the best
By Byron Mathioudakis · 20 Oct 2024
Forty years ago, in October, 1984, the bestselling Ford Falcon in the nameplate’s 56-year history in Australia was launched. The XF series held the top spot every year until production ceased in February, 1988, ahead of the handsome but flawed EA’s debut. This success was nothing short of astonishing.
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BYD Shark 6 pricing Australia
By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Oct 2024
Pricing for the BYD Shark 6 has been confirmed in New Zealand, with the across-the-ditch RPP pointing to the game-changing ute being an absolute bargain in Australia.
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Ram 1500 hit with another recall
By James Cleary · 18 Oct 2024
It was only last month that Ram in the US announced a recall program impacting in excess of 1.2 million examples of its hugely popular 1500 dual cab pick-up. 
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Mazda BT-50 gets a new look!
By Chris Thompson · 18 Oct 2024
One of Mazda’s most important models is getting a major overhaul, as the BT-50 ute takes on a series of safety and design upgrades.
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Isuzu adds mild-hybrid to D-Max mix
By John Law · 17 Oct 2024
Isuzu has detailed a mild-hybrid version of its popular D-Max ute but it’s only for Thailand, at least for now. 
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Kia Tasman reveal confirmed
By Samuel Irvine · 16 Oct 2024
The most revealing teaser shots of the Kia Tasman ute have surfaced online, as overseas sources widely report that the ute will make its official debut at the Jeddah motor show on October 29.
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