Opinion and Advice
How a one tonne payload can be misleading
Great, you’ve purchased a ute or a van with a one-tonne payload. It’s time to hit the road, first up you have to fuel it up and add your family. You might also want to […]
Year: 2018
Ute and Van News
Ford Transit skeletal cab chassis launched in Europe
No word yet on this being available in Australia, however Ford Transit cab chassis purchasers in Europe and the UK can now choose a new ‘skeletal’ version. Known officially as the Ford Transit skeletal chassis […]
Ute and Van News
Volkswagen Transporter involved in Takata recalls
Owners of some Volkswagen Transporter vans sold in Australia can expect to be contacted regarding a recall of their vehicle(s). Volkswagen Group Australia announced the recall of the first Volkswagen and Skoda vehicles to be […]
Ute and Van Reviews
2018 Hyundai iLoad Update Review
The Hyundai iLoad has recently been upgraded and the Hyundai commercial van looks set to enjoy at least a few more years of strong local sales. The van though, even with the upgrade is starting […]
Ute and Van News
2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 recalled
Did you recently take delivery of a Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck from an HSV dealership? If so, your vehicle might be affected by a recall now being overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission […]
Ute and Van News
Mitsubishi Triton cheapest ute to own and run
Not everyone is buying utes because they’re shiny and sexy (see Ford Ranger Raptor), most of us buy a ute based on what it will cost to own and run. And if ongoing running costs […]
Ute and Van News
Ford Ranger Raptor in Australia in September
There’s no doubt Aussies are going nuts over high-spec utes and Ford looks set to cash in with the Ford Ranger Raptor. The new flagship variant of the big-selling Ford Ranger line-up will be in […]
Ute and Van News
Ford Ranger named most desired used vehicle
You think the Australian lust for dual-cab utes is particular to our market? Nope, we all know the Americans love pick-ups, but the UK, where small cars have ruled the roads for decades, is now […]
Ute and Van Video Reviews
2018 Hino 300 Tipper Video Review
Looking for a vehicle that better hauls loads than a standard one-tonne pick-up/ute? A light-duty truck is the way to go, especially now that there are options like this new Hino 300 Series tipper. The […]
Opinion and Advice
Which dual-cab ute has best rear legroom?
Considering a dual-cab ute? Which one has best rear legroom? That’s a good question that came in this morning via John, and in relation to our sister publications post on the Best Dual-Cab Utes for […]