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Kia to launch diesel AND all-electric utes

By Andrew Chesterton · 10 Sep 2023

Kia will deliver a two-prong ute strategy in Australia, with the Korean brand confirming it will launch the diesel-powered TK (thought to be called the Tasman) and an all-electric dual-cab to cover all market bases.That would see the Kia ute go up against

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2025 Toyota HiLux to stick with diesel?

By Andrew Chesterton · 07 Sep 2023

The all-new 2025 Toyota HiLux looks almost certain to stick with a diesel powertrain, as the Japanese giant's Australian executives point to a true electric HiLux being years away at best.

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Prado previewed ahead of mid-2024 launch

By Chris Thompson · 30 Aug 2023

Shown to local media as part of a new product showcase from Toyota, the 2024 Prado is locked in for an Australian launch in mid-2024 after having been trialled and tested across the country just as the 300 Series LandCruiser was.

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What is Toyota thinking with the new Prado?

By Andrew Chesterton · 06 Aug 2023

It's not like Toyota to make mistakes when it comes to new model roll-outs.

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New Toyota HiLux ute to score TWO diesels!

By Andrew Chesterton · 01 Aug 2023

Rumours of the demise of diesel appear to have been exaggerated, with the all-new Toyota HiLux to deliver not one, but two new diesel engine options to help it hold off stiff competition from the Ford Ranger, Kia Tasman, Mitsubishi Triton and Isuzu D-Max,

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Kia Sorento facelift details revealed

By Chris Thompson · 26 Jul 2023

The current generation Kia Sorento is about to be given a sleek new look and a heavily updated interior, with the brand’s South Korean headquarters publishing some preliminary details of the next model year.

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Best utes arriving in 2023

By Byron Mathioudakis · 20 Jul 2023

There's no denying that Australians are in a seemingly never-ending love affair with the ute - just a glance at the top-10 best-selling models here and you will see no less than four different pick-ups.In 2022 we saw the launch of the new-geneation Ford Ranger, while the Toyota HiLux was also updated, but that doesn't mean there aren't more exciting utes on the way for 2023.From big units like the Ford F-150 to Volkswagen's take on the Ford Ranger formula, here are the utes to look foward to in 2023.

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2024 VW Tiguan first details

By Chris Thompson · 16 Jun 2023

A new platform and more tech - including drivetrains - are the headline reveals from Volkswagen for the next-gen Tiguan ahead of its global reveal within the next few months.

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New Kia Tasman to target police fleet

By Andrew Chesterton · 15 Jun 2023

The incoming Kia Tasman ute appears to have set its sights on official police duties, with sources shown a ute dressed in police livery and modified to become a 'divvy van' - or division van, used to transport crooks and suspected criminals.The image woul

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Ford Ranger 2023 review: XLS Bi-Turbo long-term | Part 3

By Mark Oastler · 14 Jun 2023

In the final chapter of its three-month long-term test The Ford Ranger XLS Bi-Turbo is connected to a dual-axle caravan for a lengthy towing work-out, with dynamic performance and fuel economy closely analysed.

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