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More showpony than workhorse Model Tested: 2010 Holden VE Commodore Series II SV6 Ute; 3.6-litre V6, petrol; six-speed automatic; two door utility: $39,490* CarAdvice Rating: When Holden released the VE Holden Commodore Series II, the...
Update: Volkswagen Amarok Review. Volkswagen Amarok First Steer Review Volkswagen has entered the one-tonne ute market with a model called Amarok. The Euro light-commercial market is dominated by vans and half-tonne utes, hence the German...
Special editions are always fun and these two are no exception. Model Tested: 2010 HSV Maloo GXP; 6.2-litre V8 LS3; six-speed automatic $53,990 2010 Holden Commodore SS V-Series Ute Special Edition; 6.
2010 Volkswagen Transporter, Multivan & Caravelle Review Volkswagen's Transporter and People Mover range celebrates 60 years of production this month, and what better way to enjoy your diamond anniversary than with the release of an all-new...
Works best at play Model Tested: 2009 Holden Commodore SS Ute; 6.0-litre V8 AFM petrol; six-speed automatic; utility - $44,490* Options (as fitted): Metallic Paint $500 (Voodoo); Hard Tonneau $3,030; 20-inch Alloy Wheels $2,369...
The word Isuzu is familiar to those of us that know our trucks, as the world's biggest manufacturer of medium to heavy duty trucks the Isuzu brand is held in high regard around the world.
With a 3000kg towing capacity, you could even tow Amanda Vanstone. Model Tested: 2009 Ford Ranger XLT 4x2 Crew Cab; 3.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel; five-speed manual - $40,590 CarAdvice Rating: It’s big, it’s...
The Paris Hilton of Utes: so wrong, but oh so right. Model Tested: 2009 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbo petrol; six-speed automatic; utility - $43,490* Options Available: Prestige Paint $400 (Dash)...
After four months here at the CarAdvice office it's time to say goodbye to our long term bargain basement ute, the Proton Jumbuck. Following a raft of duties, and in excess of 7000kms of driving, the little lugger returned trouble free...
Holden's take on Australia's cheap fuel - LPG. Model Tested: 2009 Holden Commodore Omega LPG Ute; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, dual fuel; four-speed automatic; utility - $36,890* Options: Metallic Paint $500 (Fitted - Nitrate Metallic)...
"Three months and all's well for our long-term Jumbuck" The Jumbuck has virtually become the CarAdvice mascot since joining us in late May with just about everyone in the Melbourne office having rotated through the car for a few weeks each.
2009 Mahindra Pik-Up - First Look Ever heard of, or even seen a Mahindra Pik-Up? Funny enough, I saw one of these Indian designed and built vehicles yesterday for the first time, on Sydney’s northern beaches.
2009 Proton Jumbuck GLSi - Long Term Update "It's odd, but I'm becoming quite attached to the little Jumbuck" - by Matt Brogan If someone had told me eight weeks ago that I'd grow rather attached to our long-term Proton Jumbuck then they may...
2009 Proton Jumbuck - Long Term Car Update I wasn’t looking forward to it, I had to drive the Proton Jumbuck, surely I could move house in the BMW 7 Series we had on loan. I couldn’t convince Road Test Editor Matt Brogan to get out of the...
2009 Proton Jumbuck GLSi - Long Term Test Once a jolly Jumbuck came to work for CarAdvice... - by Matt Brogan The CarAdvice office has this week received its latest long-term loan vehicle, this time one of Australia's cheapest cars, and...
2008 FPV F6 310 Ute Review & Road Test Spend a week in the hot seat and you'll agree, this is one quick utility. Model Tested: 2008 FPV F6 310 Style Side Utility, 4.