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HSV Gen-F: model-by-model guide

The HSV Gen-F range will become the quickest, most powerful and most technologically advanced family of sports cars ever to emerge from Holden's go-fast division when it launches across Australia from June.

Volkswagen Amarok Power-Pickup unveiled

The Volkswagen Amarok Power-Pickup has been unveiled by the German car maker following teaser sketches of its 200kW ute concept. VW calls the Power-Pickup "designed as a rolling workshop to carry spare parts, tools and race equipment" -...

Ram pick-up truck lost at sea

A prototype of an upcoming Ram pick-up truck was temporarily lost at sea off the coast of California during a recent press shoot, US media are reporting. According to industry journal Automotive News, the 2014 Ram Power Wagon was being...

Volkswagen Amarok R-Style: 600Nm sports ute concept teased

Official sketches of the Volkswagen Amarok R-Style concept have surfaced ahead of its debut at the annual Worthersee show in Austria. The Volkswagen Amarok R-Style is a sporty, street-themed concept that takes the German manufacturer’s...

Great Wall V240 dual-cab cut to $20,990 driveaway

Great Wall is offering all dual-cab models in its V-Series ute range with $2000 cash back until June 30, effectively reducing prices to as low $20,990 driveaway. The $2000 cash back offer applies to all Great Wall V200 diesel and V240...

Nissan Navara: 40,000 utes recalled over towbar defect

More than 40,000 Nissan Navara utes have been recalled in Australia over a defect relating to the vehicles' towbars. Nissan has identified the attachment points on two of the Nissan Australia genuine accessory towbars fitted to Navara RX...

Holden VF Commodore Ute caught at the Nurburgring!

Wearing Victorian number plates on its tailgate, the Holden VF Commodore SS V ute has been caught testing at the famous Nurburgring circuit, in Germany. Only a month out from its official Australian launch, the Holden VF Commodore – which...

Utes: March 2013 sales overview

The Toyota HiLux has cemented its place atop the ute sales charts for another month, with March allowing the Japanese workhorse to further extend its 2013 sales lead over its rivals.

Volkswagen Amarok, Crafter Van special editions released

Two new Volkswagen Runner special editions have been released, expanding the brand's local commercial vehicle line-up. Priced at $26,990 driveaway, and limited to 90 vehicles, is the Volkswagen Amarok Runner special edition.

Ford Ranger XLS: new 4×4 ute from $48,090

The Ford Ranger XLS has been released, adding a new feature-packed model to the ute’s already extensive range. Based on the $46,390 4x4 XL Double Cab Pick-Up with its 147kW/470Nm 3.

Utes: February 2013 sales overview

The all-conquering Toyota HiLux has yet again led the way for ute sales in February, in a month that saw four commercial vehicles make it into the top seven highest selling cars list.

Mitsubishi GR-HEV concept: plug-in ute teases new Triton

The Mitsubishi GR-HEV concept has been revealed ahead of its unveiling at Geneva motor show later today. The GR-HEV concept (the name means 'Grand Runner Hybrid Electric Vehicle') gives us our first look at Mitsubishi’s vision for its...