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TRD HiLux released
Toyota Racing Development gets its hands on the mighty Lux, and doesn’t do much really… …Ok, that’s probably unfair. They did add a total of fifteen new parts, and they made the ute look tougher with some 18in alloys, sports…
Our thoughts on the Tonka HiLux
The ute Toyota should build, or a bit “get your hand off it Darryl”? You may have already seen the wild concept HiLux that Toyota has built in conjunction with Tonka; it’s been kicking around social media for a…
THE SAS’D D40 NAV
CUSTOM: D40 NAVARA 880Nm of torque from the 2.5L turbo-diesel, custom coil-converted rear end, custom bar work and tray and a LandCruiser front diff. This has to be the wildest D40 tourer in Australia! Considering his day job…
Mitsubishi Triton GLS Double-cab review
The Triton is one of the best-value options for the pragmatic ute buyer, but it has to work hard against some sharp competition. We give one a solid on-road and off-road test, to see how it stacks up. ON-ROAD…
Why most modern ute tow ratings are bulls#!t.
The inherent lie behind braked towing capacities. We’re all being a little bit hoodwinked at the moment; led astray by 4WD manufacturers. It’s to do with the relevant tow ratings of vehicles, especially utes. It seems like all manufacturers…
Amarok range gets 2017 updates
After Volkswagen shook up the dual-cab ute segment with the most powerful and torquiest V6 diesel, the rest of range has been updated with some of the other improvements that were introduced. The front look has been tweaked up slightly…
Ford Release ‘black-bling’ FX4 Ranger, cross-fit enthusiasts rejoice
Stealing a moniker from their American brethren, Ford has released a limited-edition Ranger FX4. It’s based on the XLT model Ranger, but gets an aesthetic package of black-pack bling for those who want to look ‘fully sick’. CLICK HERE TO…
Should I buy a Great Wall ute?
The all-new Steed is a move in the right direction for the Chinese brand… but it isn’t without its problems. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE We Australians are a bit of a xenophobic bunch, both…
New vehicle news: Triton Updates
Keen on a Mitsubishi Triton? You’re best-off waiting on up-spec’d MY17 models, or bargaining hard on leftover 2016 stock. GLS and Exceed models get a new 7-in touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a leather…
Duelling Dual-cabs – Ranger vs Amarok V6 vs Hilux
Toyota’s HiLux and Ford’s Ranger have a massive sales supremacy in the 4X4 ute segment. Their latest challenge is Volkswagen’s Amarok V6, sporting the most powerful motor in the segment. We compare them, head to head. In the world of…
BOMBPROOF AMAROK
…(NO, LITERALLY) When you’re the Aussie distributor for the company that makes the landmine-proof armour for UN vehicles, why wouldn’t you bolt some up to your tourer? Having ordered one of the first 20 Amaroks to come into the…
New Vehicle News – Mercedes announces new X-Class Ute
Mercedes-Benz has given us a solid look at its new dual-cab – the X-Class. The Concept X-Class will possess all the strengths of a classic ute – tough, functional, strong, and with off-road capability. It will be launched in late…
WHEN YOUR JOB IS TOO MUCH FOR A RANGER OR LANDCRUISER
Considering a large wagon or a ute? Maybe you should think bigger America loves its big trucks; so much so the Ford F250 was, and still is, one of its best-selling vehicles. Us Aussies have a fair bit in…
NEW VEHICLE NEWS: FORD RANGER SCIENCE OF TRUCK EPISODES
Entertaining information from Ford, or just a crazy marketing stunt? You decide… Ford has just released a series of videos highlighting the benefits and performance offered by its high-selling Ranger series. These videos include lugging weight up 45-degree inclines,…
FACTORY-PIMPED 2017 HOLDEN COLORADO
Refined, redesigned, rebuilt. Is Holden’s new Australian designed and engineered truck a HiLux killer? The Holden Colorado is well known for its solid off-road ability, yet less than stellar comfort and refinement levels. Being invited to the launch of…
