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How much would you pay for a V8 Ranger Raptor

By Tung Nguyen · 09 Feb 2020

Ford specialists Tickford might not have a hand in developing the rumoured V8-powered Ranger Raptor, even though they admit to having the capability to so, but they see a $120,000 price point as the sweet spot for the potential flagship model.Speaking exc

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Hyundai Santa Cruz ute spied!

By Tung Nguyen · 05 Feb 2020

It's no secret that Hyundai has been busy toiling away at creating its own bone fide pick-up to take on the likes of the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.However, a more lifestyle-focussed Santa Cruz is also being developed, with rumours pointing to a 2021 re

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GM commits big money to build electric ute

By Tung Nguyen · 28 Jan 2020

General Motors will pour $US2.2 billion ($A3.26 billion) into transforming its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant into an electric truck-producing facility, which could point the way forward for the local Holden Colorado ute.According to GM, the plant will

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Stricter emissions could cut Jimny life short

By Tung Nguyen · 27 Jan 2020

The current iteration Suzuki Jimny could soon disappear from showrooms and transform into a commercial vehicle, according to an overseas report.

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Australia to get bevy of hardcore utes

By Andrew Chesterton · 24 Jan 2020

Australia looks set for a hardcore ute explosion, with Toyota, Ford and Mitsubishi all moving on new tough-truck variants.

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X-Class ute fails to find audience

By Tung Nguyen · 20 Jan 2020

Mercedes-Benz sold just 15,300 units of its X-Class ute last year around the world, placing it as one of the slowest-selling pick-ups on the market.Comparatively, Toyota sold 47,759 units of its HiLux in Australia alone, more than three times the amount t

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Size matters! LDV T60 Mega Tub confirmed

By Matt Campbell · 28 Nov 2019

The LDV T60 Mega Tub has been confirmed for Australia, with the new mid-spec dual-cab ute adding a longer wheelbase and a class-leading tub to appeal to customers who need extra space in the back.

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Tesla reveals bizarre Cybertruck pick-up

By Justin Hilliard · 22 Nov 2019

Tesla has sensationally revealed its seventh all-electric model, the long-awaited Cybertruck, which while claimed to be the quickest series-production dual-cab pick-up in the world, won't actually become available until late 2021.Australian timi

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Holden Colorado 2020 review: LSX

By Matt Campbell · 23 Aug 2019

The Holden Colorado LSX is the sort of ute that appeals to someone who wants a work-ready truck with big capabilities, but also wants a few creature comforts and some street cred. It sure has that in this colour combo.

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Ford Ranger 2020 review: XLS dual cab

By Matt Campbell · 16 Aug 2019

The Ford Ranger XLS is a standalone dual-cab 4x4 option in the line-up, slotting in between the the XL and XLT grades. It offers plenty of likeable attributes and comes in at an appealing price tag. So what's it like with a load in the back? We found out.

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