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2018 hyundai iload van
Ute and Van Reviews

2018 Hyundai iLoad Update Review

July 27, 2018 Joel Helmes

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 […]

2018 chevrolet silverado 2500hd
Ute and Van News

2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 recalled

July 27, 2018 Joel Helmes

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 […]

2018 mitsubishi triton
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Mitsubishi Triton cheapest ute to own and run

July 27, 2018 Joel Helmes

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 […]

2019 ford ranger raptor
Ute and Van News

Ford Ranger Raptor in Australia in September

July 26, 2018 Joel Helmes

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 […]

ford ranger dual-cab xl
Ute and Van News

Ford Ranger named most desired used vehicle

July 25, 2018 Joel Helmes

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 […]

hino 300 tipper
Ute and Van Video Reviews

2018 Hino 300 Tipper Video Review

July 25, 2018 Joel Helmes

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 […]

mitsubishi triton rear seat
Opinion and Advice

Which dual-cab ute has best rear legroom?

July 25, 2018 Joel Helmes

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 […]

iveco daily blue
Ute and Van News

Iveco Daily Blue confirmed for Australia

July 24, 2018 Joel Helmes

Here’s a chance to get an Iveco Daily van that really stands out from the crowd. It’s the Iveco Daily Blue and its coming to Australia in very limited numbers. How limited? Just 100 will […]

volkswagen transporter wefix
Ute and Van News

WeFix place big Volkswagen Transporter order

July 24, 2018 Joel Helmes

The days of taking your broken mobile phone or tablet to be fixed are over, now you get someone to come and fix it for you at your home or work. And in the UK, […]

hino 300 series tipper
Ute and Van Reviews

2018 Hino 300 Series Automatic Tipper Review

July 24, 2018 Joel Helmes

Here’s something different – a fully automatic light-duty truck! This is the Hino 300 Series, specifically the Japanese manufacturers 616 Auto Tipper, an offering from their ‘Ready to Go’ range of, as the name suggests, […]

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