Ute News

Australia's fifth-best selling ute, the Mazda BT-50, has once again been hit with a recall.

Ineos local boss says there's demand for smaller 4WDs, so will we see that market demand met?

The Kia Tasman is just the beginning of the brand's ute story, with credible outlets reporting a second all-new model will be joining the diesel dual-cab from as early as 2026.

Ford has announced it will shelve its electric three-row SUV plans and push back its ‘T3’ electric pick-up truck launch by two years.

The Kia Tasman could launch with a petrol powertrain after all, with CarsGuide learning of plans to launch a petrol option in overseas markets, potentially opening the door to a second powertrain choice in Australia.

Australia’s fifth-most popular ute, the Mazda BT-50, has been hit with an urgent safety recall.According to the Federal Government’s Vehicle Recall notice board, 55,738 BT-50s built between 2020 and 2024 have been impacted by a manufacturing defect in the Engine Control Module (ECM).“The fuel pump control valve may remain ‘open’ and fuel supply may be interrupted. If this occurs, the engine could stall resulting in a loss of power,” the recall statement reads.Between January 2020 and July 2024, Mazda sold 64,802 BT-50s, meaning the majority sold in that period are impacted by the engine defect.For those unsure if their vehicle is affected, you can check against your VIN number here. Those with impacted vehicles will be contacted by Mazda to arrange an update to the BT-50's ECM at a preferred dealer, free of charge.It follows the same recall of the Isuzu D-Max, on which the BT-50 is based, that affected more than 150,000 examples.

Nissan says it’s embracing its dark side with the new Navara Black Edition - a limited-edition run of 400 vehicles with an even tougher look. 

It won’t be the first time Chery has produced a ute but given its world-conquering aims, this attempt is likely to be better than the 2015 Karry Higgo. 

What a way for the last-ever Australian designed and engineered mainstream vehicles to hush their critics and (eventually) bow out in glory.

The Jumbuck ute could make a comeboack as Proton looks set to be make a billion dollar backed return to Australia