Utes
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Kia Tasman properly previewed for the first time, confirms ‘upright slab’ design
Some official teaser images of the new Kia Tasman ute have been handed out of the first time, providing some real clues as to what the new model will look like. And we’re glad to see our insider-drawn renderings from…
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EXCLUSIVE: 2024 LDV T60 ‘Max Plus’ leaked, on sale in Australia soon
LDV is launching a new flagship version of its T60 Max, called the Plus in Australia. We’ve obtained documents which reveal the full details just ahead of its market arrival. According to documents that landed in our inbox today, the…
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2024 Toyota HiLux GR Sport review (video)
The Toyota HiLux has long held its reign as Australia’s favourite ute, known for its rugged capability and unstoppable reliability. With the introduction of the first-ever Toyota HiLux GR Sport, the bar is raised even higher. This flagship variant promises…
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BYD ‘Shark’ ute spotted undisguised, plug-in hybrid system on the cards
It’s no secret that BYD is working on a four-door, dual-cab ute, with the latest information suggesting it may be called Shark – tying it in with the aquatic theme of the Dolphin, Seal and Seagull (nee Dolphin Mini in…
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Kia confirms ‘Tasman’ name for all-new ute; 2.2TD, 2.5T, EV options
Kia has confirmed the name of its upcoming ute, as the Kia Tasman. In other news, scientists confirm the sun is hot after discovering heat emanating from the giant fireball. The Kia Tasman has been officially confirmed today as the…
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2024 Toyota HiLux V-Active 48V mild-hybrid now on sale in Australia
The facelifted Toyota HiLux for 2024 has arrived in Australia, bringing in 48V mild-hybrid tech for the first time, called V-Active technology. Some revisions to styling and other bits and pieces are also introduced. Firstly, the 48V mild-hybrid tech. It’s…
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2024 JAC T9 debuts in Australia, on sale priced from $42,662
Another Chinese car brand is entering Australia, and its first model will be a ute. Introducing the JAC T9, which has just debuted on local soil. Sounding like the name of a forklift or skid-steer, the new T9 is based…
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Kia releases first official ‘Tasman’ teaser, confirming new ute
Kia has sent out its first official teaser and in fact confirmation that it has a ute on the horizon. A video just hit social media starring 20 Aussie sporting professionals, all gossiping about the name of the ute. Unfortunately,…
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2024 Mitsubishi Trition review – Australian launch (video)
Mitsubishi’s rugged off-road workhorse, the Triton, enters a new era with the 2024 model. Combining proven mechanicals and control technologies, with big leaps in comfort and convenience, this latest iteration promises to be the best Triton yet. For this review…