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Over the past few weeks you’ve probably seen the ads for The Naked Ute popping up on the telly and your social media feed. Speculation over just what vehicle The Naked Ute actually is has been flowing freely, with people…
Well, you have asked for it and we thought it was about time we delivered. We receive countless emails and messages on social media, asking for a more detailed look at the Volkswagen Amarok our publisher has been driving for…

From flames to glory, maybe they should have called it the Phoenix instead of the Everest? It’s been a massive couple of weeks for Ford. A few days ago a motoring journalist was test driving a new Everest when it mysteriously…

Ford Everest catches fire – not what you’d expect on a test drive! News Corp Australia motoring journalist Peter Barnwell was road-testing a newly-released Ford Everest when all of a sudden warning lights reportedly started flashing up on the dash…
The new Navara is now officially out. The big question on everyone’s lips is whether it’s up to the challenge of replacing not only one, but two highly-regarded Nissan dual-cabs. To see if we could answer this, Sam Purcell,…
Comparing the new generation of dual cab utes to one another is a bit like comparing your favourite brand of canned tuna. At the end of the day one may have a fancier label than another, but they both come…

The Navara has seemingly always been content with being number two in the four-wheel drive dual cab ute scene, but the brand new 2016 Navara NP300 is a clear statement that they’re gunning for the top spot. Exterior: I’ll be…

Forty-seven years after its introduction, the mighty Toyota HiLux has been reborn. And it’s about time, with current generation having over a decade-long run. This isn’t just a minor refresh consisting of new headlights and a few widgets, the HiLux…

When a 4×4 just can’t get the job done, maybe you should have a look at a 6×6. Below are a few examples of proper 6×6 vehicles, where all 6 wheels are powered. Easily the most famous 6×6 of modern times…

Could this be the first glimpse of the new Toyota HiLux which we Australians desperately require to phase out the dated current model? Images have surfaced of a sly unveiling of what we believe to be the latest HiLux which…
Following up on the success of the current Ranger, Ford Australia has excitedly announced that this lucky country will be receiving an off-road oriented four-door wagon. Known as the Everest, the soon to launch mid-sized SUV from Ford will share…
The Mitsubishi Triton has always been a reasonable choice for reasonable people in the market for a reasonable dual-cab ute. They have a history of decent reliability, they’re easy to drive and they’re good value – all-in-all, a solid vehicle.…
Dual-cab utes have become the bread and butter of the 4X4 scene in Australia, and it’s easy to see why. They’ll be a comfortable daily driver, they’ll fit in tight car spaces, you’ll fit five in there (just), and there…

We don’t think that there is a more competitive or important market in the Australian automotive scene than the utility market. It has a distinct Australian heritage and flavour, and is a driving force behind the 4X4 and outdoor lifestyle…