We had the opportunity to drive an unusual Hilux last week – the Toyota Hilux SR5 with a six-speed manual transmission. That isn’t a very common variant. Usually at that specification level the overwhelming numbers […]
Normally two door cab chassis utes are a two wheel drive version and most will come in manual. So when the opportunity came up to test a Mitsubishi Triton GLX Cab Chassis in 4wd automatic configuration we […]
For as long as I can remember it seems that the Ford Transit Van has been around. It has come in many variations and I have a friend that had a Transit to transport her […]
The Nissan Navara, now with a rejigged rear suspension tune, is a must-drive vehicle if a dual-cab pick-up is on your shopping list. It’s up there with the best when it comes to on-road manners, […]
Aussies are in love with beefed-up dual-cab 4×4 utes and now the Toyota HiLux has added three new highly-specified variants to its range. Launched this week in South Australia, the new vehicles include the HiLux […]
Isuzu D-Max LST VS Nissan Navara ST-X Overview Both the Isuzu D-Max LST and the Nissan Navara ST-X have undergone an upgrade release in the last 12 months. These two Utes are so close in features, safety and price […]
The Isuzu Ute story is one of hard work and complete commitment to a vision, it really is a great Australian success story. And it’s this vehicle, the D-MAX ute, that has forged the way […]
Finally, a vehicle manufactured in China has passed Australia’s searching ANCAP crash test protocol with a five star rating – the top rating. Not only that, the LDV T60, one tonne, dual cab, 4×4 ute […]
The rough and tough Mahindra Pik-Up has benefited from a make-over for 2018 with changes including refreshed styling and some interior improvements too. For those looking for a work vehicle that stands out from the crowd, […]
Mazda developed the BT-50 alongside the Ford Ranger a few years ago and despite there being many similarities the market perceived them differently. For some strange reason the more expensive Ranger outsold the BT-50. This […]