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Toyota says hydrogen is the future of HiLux

By Tom White · 18 Sep 2023

Toyota says the real zero emissions HiLux fun will have to wait until next decade, as it reiterates its commitment to hydrogen technology.

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Ford Ranger 2024 review: Wildtrak X

By David Morley · 14 Sep 2023

Ford's current Ranger ute has been a solid sales success since it arrived in mid-2022 and the new Wildtrak X grade takes existing components and puts them together in a off-road-capable, touring-focused dual cab package. We've tested it on- and off-road to see what it brings to the table.

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The new Toyota ute with no waitlist?

By Tom White · 14 Sep 2023

Toyota's new higher-performance HiLux won't be burdered by long waitlists, according to the brand.

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Ford teases new F-150 facelift

By Tung Nguyen · 12 Sep 2023

Ford Australia is gearing up to launch its biggest model yet – the full-sized F-150 – but a new version has already been confirmed for the US, making the yet-to-release local pick-up last year’s model.

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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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The Ford Ranger Raptor not worth the hype

By Marcus Craft · 10 Sep 2023

The launch of Ford’s latest-generation Ranger Raptor in September 2022 was greeted with a level of wild exuberance the likes of which I’ve never witnessed before.

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This is the electric ute we need in Australia

By Stephen Ottley · 09 Sep 2023

Hyundai can’t do it. Neither can Mercedes-Benz or BMW. Tesla has become the name in electric vehicles and has cornered the market, with the Model 3 and Model Y outselling all of its sedan and mid-size SUV competition.

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Could the Subaru Brumby make a comeback?

By Andrew Chesterton · 09 Sep 2023

Subaru Australia will be first in the queue for a Toyota Stout-based Brumby, with the brand's Australian executives suggesting a reincarnation of the iconic workhorse is at the top of its wish list.Toyota and Subaru are long-time collaborators, first with

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SUV or ute? Why not both!

By Tung Nguyen · 08 Sep 2023

Chinese carmaker Changan is looking to bring a radical concept to production that can transform from an SUV into a pick-up.

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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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