Utes
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Ford Ranger ‘Black Edition’ returns for MY2026, arrives in October
The Ford Ranger Black Edition is coming back, this time for the MY2026 update. It’s a special edition featuring a range of sinister cosmetic-based enhancements. Based on the entry-level XL dual-cab, the 2026 Ranger Black Edition features the 2.0-litre twin-turbo…
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Ford unveils ‘Universal EV Platform’, to debut with new mid-size pickup
Ford has unveiled its future plan in the form of what it calls the ‘Ford Universal EV Platform’ at an event held at its Louisville, Kentucky plant. The first vehicle to debut the new platform will be a pickup truck…
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Ford Ranger Super Duty undergoes ‘mud-pack’ testing
Ford engineers have put the upcoming Ranger Super Duty through a gruelling new mud endurance trial designed to replicate – and exaggerate – the worst real-world conditions. Conducted at the company’s You Yangs Proving Ground in Victoria, the “mud-pack test”…
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2025 Foton Tunland V7 & V9 hybrid utes: Specs, prices confirmed for Australia
Foton Australia has announced pricing and key specifications for the all-new 2025 Tunland hybrid ute, ahead of its expected arrival in the third quarter of this year. Positioned between traditional dual-cab utes and larger American-style pickups, the Tunland introduces a…
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Is this the 2026 Toyota HiLux? Facelifted design, new interior
Patent images of what is purportedly the 2026 Toyota HiLux have surfaced on Instagram, showing the interior and exterior design. Some images depicting an overseas brochure have also surfaced. Disappointingly for those expecting a major redesign, it appears to retain…
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Deepal ute details leaked, PHEV powertrain up to 480kW – Exclusive
Deepal is working on a new heavy-duty ute to compete with the likes of the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, and we’ve discovered some of the initial details and specs ahead of its launch in 2026. Firstly,…
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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review (video)
The plug-in hybrid ute scene in Australia is heating up, and GWM’s all-new Cannon Alpha PHEV storms in with bold promises; class-leading electric range, serious power, and proper 4WD hardware. Add in a ladder-frame chassis, 3500kg towing, and an attractive…
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2025 Jeep Gladiator update now on sale in Australia
Jeep is officially launching the updated Gladiator Rubicon in Australia for 2025, bringing in a series of upgrades across safety, comfort, technology, and off-road capability. While the core ruggedness and open-air design remain unchanged, the 2025 model introduces a refreshed…
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2025 LDV Terron 9 details confirmed for Australia, price from $49,990
LDV Australia is getting ready to introduce the new Terron 9 ute, revealing pricing and specifications for the brand’s largest and most advanced ute to date. Showroom arrivals are due to begin next month. Designed new from the ground up,…