Utes
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2027 RAM 1500 Rumble Bee revealed, under consideration for Australia
As previewed this week, the iconic RAM Rumble Bee nameplate is returning in dramatic fashion for 2027, with the American brand unveiling an all-new lineup of V8-powered performance utes headlined by a 777hp flagship claimed to be the quickest and…
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Geely acquires Radar Auto, Riddara RD6 not for Australia
Geely Auto has tightened its grip on its electric pickup division, formally acquiring full ownership of Radar Auto for approximately US$32 million. The move transitions the brand from an incubated startup within the Geely Holding Group to a wholly-owned subsidiary…
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Toyota HiLux offered with genuine GVM upgrade, up to 1525kg payload
Toyota Australia has confirmed a new locally-developed gross vehicle mass (GVM) upgrade package for selected 2026 HiLux variants, aimed at boosting payload capacity while retaining full factory warranty and backing. Due to arrive in August 2026, the factory-fitted option has…
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2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider now on sale in Australia
Mitsubishi Australia has confirmed pricing for the 2026 Triton Raider, with the Australian-developed flagship dual-cab set to arrive in local showrooms from June. This is essentially Mitsubishi’s answer to the Nissan Navara Warrior. First announced earlier this year, the Triton…
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2026 RAM 1500 Express Black Edition confirmed for Australia
Ram Trucks Australia is expanded its local full-size pickup range with the introduction of the RAM 1500 Express Black Edition, positioned as the new entry point. Due in Australian showrooms from June, 2026, the new variant is priced from $109,950…
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JAC Hunter PHEV price starts from under $50,000, 360kW confirmed
The BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV need to watch their back, as the JAC Hunter PHEV has just been confirmed to start from under $50,000. That’s a remarkably low price for the kit it offers. This is…
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Chery trademarks potential names for new ute; Megalodon, Nullarbor, Bushwalker
Chery will soon reveal the name of its upcoming plug-in hybrid ute (codenamed KP31), following an online competition that asked fans to come up with a name. Well, voting is set to begin soon on the finalists. We just found…
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Top 6 best new BYD models coming to Australia in 2026
If you’re still standing at the bowser watching the numbers tick over faster than a heart rate at a track day, you’re not alone. As of April 2026, the local fuel landscape is a bin fire. Between the ongoing Iran…
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MG U9 EV & U9 Black Edition revealed for Australia
MG has used the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show to reveal a new electric ute for the updated range, with the U9 EV, alongside a dark-themed U9 Black Edition. While the pair stop short of a full market launch, they give…