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Will BYD release a fleet-focused Shark 6 ute?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 28 Oct 2024

Is BYD about to go after the fleet market in Australia? It's already started!

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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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Toyota HiAce 2025 review: LWB - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 22 Oct 2024

The Toyota HiAce dominates new one-tonne van sales in Australia by a staggering margin. So, is there more to this workhorse than just unshakeable customer loyalty to the trusted Toyota badge?

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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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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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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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Hyundai Staria Load 2025 review: Premium Liftback

By Mark Oastler · 11 Oct 2024

For any light commercial van in the Aussie new vehicle market putting a dent in the Toyota's HiAce's sales dominance is a tall order. But Hyundai is chipping away with its Staria Load tested here for load-carrying ability and and broader capabilities.

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Toyota shades Ram, Silverado and F-150

By Andrew Chesterton · 09 Oct 2024

They might all be remanufactured through Walkinshaw in Victoria, but Toyota has wasted no time in declaring the incoming Tundra as better than the Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado, insisting its product "sets a new benchmark" for the conversion process in Australia.

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