Ute News

Isuzu D-Max Blade priced to rumble 4x4 utes

By Byron Mathioudakis · 25 Oct 2024

The most expensive yet capable Isuzu D-Max ute ever sold in Australia has landed, targeting the likes of the Nissan Navara Warrior, Ford Ranger Tremor and Toyota HiLux Rogue. Developed, modified and tuned in Melbourne by the Walkinshaw Automotive Groupe for Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA), the D-Max Blade 4x4 goes on sale in Australia on November 1, priced from $76,990 driveaway.

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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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