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Off-Road Wheels – A ute can be many things to different people. During the week it might be carrying tools and equipment, while on the weekend it could be heading down a gravel road, tackling a muddy track or towing a camper into the bush. That versatility is one of the reasons utes remain so popula

Finance – Whether a vehicle is used for work, family travel or weekends away, the finance arrangement should be approached as a long-term budget decision. A strong starting point is to work out what the vehicle needs to do before comparing the ways to pay for it. Match the vehicle to the job List th

Cannon Alpha 3.0L V6 – GWM has opened expressions of interest for its all-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, set to make its global debut in Australia this September as part of significant upgrades to the Tank 500 SUV and premium Cannon Alpha ute. Cannon Alpha 3.0L V6 Developed around greater towing perfor

Volkswagen has announced pricing for the highly anticipated Amarok V6 W600, the flagship model developed in collaboration with Walkinshaw Automotive Group. Starting from $91,990 Manufacturer’s Recommended Price (MRP*), the Amarok V6 W600 represents the most comprehensive evolution of the current-gen

Chery Stockman Ute – Chery Stockman PHEV 4WD Ute is a new enetrant into the Australian Ute market. It adds to the growing list of diesel PHEV powered Utes. Chery unveils specifications for new Stockman ute Chery Australia has provided an early look at the capability of its upcoming Stockman ute, pre

Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition – Volkswagen is celebrating its latest Guinness World Record with a special Amarok 10 Deserts Edition inspired by the successful around-Australia pursuit of the same name and focused on the off-roading purist. Motoring Minute Review Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts S

Best Utes – Being a country defined by our rural highways and bush driving adventures, life in Australia is so much better when you own a car. And even better if that car is Australia’s favourite vehicle, the ute. For millions of Aussies, driving a utility vehicle, AKA the good old ute, just makes s

Hunter PHEV – JAC Motors Australia has confirmed at the Melbourne Motor Show that reservations for the JAC Hunter PHEV Ute will open on the 5 th of May, with vehicles arriving in dealerships from mid-2026. JAC Hunter PHEV Ute reservations open May 5, 2026, with first deliveries to dealerships from m

Overloading a ute often appears as a simple efficiency hack. Operators frequently assume that adding a few hundred pounds beyond the manufacturer’s rating constitutes a minor operational deviation. Reality dictates otherwise. Physics ignores operational convenience. Once a vehicle crosses the manufa

MG Motor Australia has launched the new MGU9 Black Edition, with Australia the first market globally to receive the highly anticipated model. Limited-edition MGU9 Black Edition joins the MG ute range from $57,990 drive away Australia becomes the first market worldwide to launch the new MGU9 Black Ed