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The first all-new Mitsubishi Triton in almost a decade is certainly quite some news in ute-obsessed Australia. Previous generations of Triton had been mostly marketed as a slightly more compact alternative to larger utes like the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok. They had their fair share of buyers …

The updated 2025 Mazda BT-50 has been unveiled, bringing a raft of design changes, safety upgrades, added functionality and new accessories. The latest round of update is the most significant since the BT-50’s launched as an all-new model in 2020. The facelift progresses the signature Mazda ‘Kodo – soul of …

Toyota Australia has confirmed the 2025 Toyota Tundra full-size ute will go on sale officially in November this year. This follows a nine-month evaluation period where 300 vehicles were leased to potential buyers to use and test. Like the other full-size pick-ups in Australia, the RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and …

Tarted up pick ups are big business these days. Not only is the pick up – or ute as it’s so fondly called in Australia – one of the best-selling vehicles in the country, it’s also one of the most accessorised. In recent years, demand for factory upgraded utes has …

The Toyota HiLux range has undergone yet another update for 2024 to remain competitive in the highly saturated ute segment in Australia. The big news this time around is the introduction of the new V-Active technology on select HiLux double-cab 4×4 variants. This is complemented by refreshed exterior styling and …

There’s no official on-sale date yet, but the Toyota Tundra full-size pick-up isn’t far away from its highly anticipated launch in Australia. In fact, 300 of these right-hand-drive converted Tundras have already found homes Down Under, via the Tundra Insider Program. The pre-launch program sees 300 potential customers getting a …

The beefy Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior has been a hit with punters wanting tough looks with matching off-road performance. Engineered in collaboration with Premcar, the Warrior-badged Navara comes with a hefty price tag of nearly $70,000. To cater to the budget conscious while retaining the impressive off-road handling and rugged …

It’s no secret BYD is looking to expand beyond their current core models – the Atto 3 SUV, Dolphin hatch and Seal sedan, and one of the models in development is a ute which will please Australian buyers. Revealed in patent images uncovered by CarNewsChina, the images give us a …

If you’re in the market for an iconic off-roader, the Jeep Wrangler is about as iconic as an off-roader can get. But there’s now a derivative of the Wrangler that may appeal to keener drivers – and adventurers. The Wrangler has grown a tub to become a pick-up truck, better …

The ute segment is arguably the most progressive of all vehicle markets. What started out as a workhorse has evolved to become a lifestyle machine. During the week it gets work done, and on weekends it goes out of town seeking for the best camping ground or fishing spot. Owners …

With the new Ford Ranger outselling the aging Toyota HiLux in key global markets, Toyota is in desperate need to get the next-generation HiLux on to market. And it seems the new pick-up is not too far away. Development is already well into its mature stage, and the closely related …

The next-generation Mitsubishi Triton pickup is not too far away, as previewed today by the Mitsubishi XRT Concept. Slated to launch later this year, the new Triton will base its design on the bold lines and muscular proportions of the XRT Concept. The Triton is Mitsubishi’s top-selling model manufactured at …

Pricing and specifications for the biggest Ford pickup ever to roll on Australian roads, the Ford F-150, have been confirmed. The flagship American ute will arrive Down Under in the second half of 2023 with a factory-backed five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and the convenience of servicing through a nationwide Ford …

Toyota has unveiled the most extreme HiLux to date, with the new GR Sport model taking out the range-topper status for the 2023 HiLux range. Equipped with more power, wider tracks, tuned suspension and bigger disc brakes, the new HiLux GR Sport benefits from experience gained through Toyota’s GAZOO Racing …