Isuzu D-Max Ute Limited Edition

It’s been exactly one year since Isuzu Ute launched in Australia and it that time the brand has grown from having only 38 dealers to 62 as of this month. With only one model on the market Isuzu is expecting to finish 2009 with over 3,000 sales.

To celebrate its one year anniversary, Isuzu Ute Australia [...]

Deni Ute Muster done and dusted for another year

It is just a few hours since the 2009 Deniliquin Ute Muster ended and organiser’s are overwhelmed by its success.

Not only did the Festival deliver a top class entertainment line up but some substantial rainfall throughout the two days.
Rain in the drought affected area did not dampen the spirits of over 20,000 attendees who travelled [...]

Proton Jumbuck – Long Term Conclusion

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 motoring with a couple of plastic rattles the only issues of any note.
The half-tonner put [...]

Holden launches new Divisional Van for Victoria Police

Following an intensive 12 month program to developing a safer, more reliable division van for the Victoria Police Force, Holden has joined forces with Bellmont Nominees to build this latest model.

Based on the recently released Model Year 10 (MY10) VE Commodore Omega Ute, the new divisional van features six airbags in the passenger compartment [...]

Proton Jumbuck – Long Term Update

“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.
Despite the almost universally preconceived notion that each of us has had before getting behind the [...]

Isuzu D-MAX Space Cab SX 4×4 released

Isuzu have added a Space Cab variant to its increasingly popular D-MAX diesel one-tonne ute and cab-chassis range.

The new Space Cab D-MAX SX 4×4 cab-chassis offers generous in-cabin room behind its two bucket seats, ideal for locking valuable gear inside or a spot of power-napping via fully reclined bucket seat backrests.

Proton Jumbuck axed after seven years

Proton has announced that its Jumbuck utility model, as currently on long-term loan to CarAdvice, will be phased out over the next few months ahead of the launch of an all new model.

The company introduced the current model Jumbuck as a low cost half tonne pick up in early 2003 based on the previous model [...]

Ford Ranger Wildtrak Review & Road Test

2009 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Review & Road Test

Make traks for a dirty weekend
Model Tested:

2009 Ford PK Ranger ‘Wildtrak’ 4×4; 3.0-litre TDCi, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; five-speed automatic; crew-cab: $50,990*

Options:

Metallic Paint $400 (Fitted – Winning Blue)

Distinctive appearance; strong engine; capable off-road
Vague steering; rear centre lap seatbelt; non-lockable tailgate

CarAdvice Rating:
By Matt Brogan
It seems more and more [...]

Proton Jumbuck – Long Term Update

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 have been met with a rather snide “yeah right”. Funnily enough the little utility’s [...]

Great Wall Motors release two models in Australia

Great Wall Motors will be the first Chinese manufacturer to release a vehicle in Australia when its two twin-cab utes go on sale tomorrow.

The V240 (pictured above), which is available in 4×2 and 4×4 configurations, will be priced at $23,990 and $26,990 respectively while the SA220, available in 4×2 only, will go on sale from [...]

VW names pickup Amarok

Volkswagen’s move into the utility market is certainly no ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ although it will be named Amarok, which means ‘wolf’ in the Inuit language.

In August the Amarok will become the first pickup by a European volume manufacturer when it is unveiled in South America.
The South American launch is set for early 2010, with [...]

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