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2012 Nissan Navara gets four-star ANCAP rating

The 2012 Nissan Navara ute has been awarded a four-star safety rating by ANCAP in the latest round of testing. The rating is upgraded from three stars given to the previous model of the same variant. The rating is in regards to the Navara D40...

Thailand floods hit production of Australian-bound utes

Thailand’s worst floods in more than half a century have forced production stoppages of Australia’s most popular utes and will affect availability and delivery times of models such as the new Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Nissan Navara. While...

2012 Volkswagen Amarok to get eight-speed auto

The 2012 Volkswagen Amarok will come with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. This will be the first and only ute equipped with an optional eight-speed auto when it goes on sale in Australia next year. Volkswagen only just launched the V...

Ford Ranger prices, specifications for Australia

Update: Ford Ranger Review Pricing for the all-new Ford Ranger ute has been announced, along with the various trim levels and engine specifications that will be available. The all-new Ford Ranger will be available in three different model v...

2011 Isuzu D-MAX Limited Edition III now on sale

Isuzu UTE Australia has released 300 special edition Isuzu D-MAX LE III utes to join the local lineup. The special edition will be the third LE model to be released onto the Australian market, showcasing $8000 worth of added extras. The Isuzu...

2012 Toyota HiLux more images and details released

Update: 2012 Toyota HiLux Review More details of the new 2012 Toyota HiLux have been released  as the model passes a sales milestone of 700,000 units in Australia. New features include an all-new look and ABS brakes as standard on all variants.

2011 Volkswagen Amarok on sale in Australia on March 1

The 2011 Volkswagen Amarok has been launched in Australia, promising to be a class leader in fuel efficiency, safety and interior comfort. On sale from March 1, the Amarok will initially be available as a four-door Dual Cab only, with the two-door...

Florida dealer gives away an AK-47 with every truck sold

Sales of pick-up trucks at a US dealership have tripled after the sales manager offered new customers a free AK-47 assault rifle with every vehicle purchased. General sales manager at the Florida-based Nations Trucks dealership, Nick Ginetta, star...

Mahindra Pik-Up Review & Road Test

Pik-Up delivers an honest dollar-for-dollar advantage Model Tested: 2010 Mahindra Pik-Up; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; five-speed manual; 4x4 single cab-chassis: $24,199* Options: Metallic Paint $NCO (Fitted - Rocky Beige)...

Mahindra Pik-Up offers chance to ‘rate & win’ 100 utes

Mahindra Automotive Australia (MAA) has launched its new 'Rate & Win' competition across the nation, offering 100 entrants the chance to drive away in a free ute. The competition, which will run until June 30, is open to any one who test drive...