Tag Ute
What cheeses me off? Our obsession with fuel economy.
I don’t know about anyone else, but when I meet other travellers, I want to talk to them about the places they’ve been, the sights they’ve seen, the great food they’ve eaten and the stories of their lives and travels.…
A chassis extension can improve your vehicle’s handling and towing
Not only can you carry more in your vehicle, but a chassis extension can also improve your vehicle’s handling and towing. A chassis extension takes away the long rear overhang that’s a feature of most of our utes and can…
Are we killing our dual-cab utes?
The ute is a versatile vehicle but it has its limits! As some struggle to understand GVM we ask: are we killing our dual-cab utes? In 1932, the wife of a Victorian farmer wrote a letter to Ford Australia asking…
Great Wall’s next generation ute
When you think ute, you generally consider the usual crowd of HiLux, Ranger, D-Max and the rest. But, don’t forget Great Wall has the doughty Steed, and after taking a stock-standard one across the Simpson Desert I can say it’s…
Rigidek Full System Hard Tonneau Cover
If you’ve got a ute and you haven’t already heard of them, you’re going to love Rigidek, Australia’s newest supplier of high-end ute accessories. Their award-winning flagship product, the Full System hard tonneau cover, comes with a bevvy of awesome…
BedRug Ute Bed Liners
When it comes to making ute liners that are tough yet soft-to-the-touch, BedRug has an outstanding track record. Made from ultra-tough 100% polypropylene, the liners provide cushioning for your gear, your dog and your knees, while protecting your truck bed…
Jeep Wants the New Scrambler Ute to Tow Well
…with some strange-looking trailers Jeep Wranglers have never really been an obvious choice for a tow rig in Australia. Some might venture out with a small camper-trailer, but beyond that nothing is really feasible. Jeep looks to be changing that…
2017 Isuzu D-MAX First Drive
The Japanese light truck specialist continues with much of the same, with some solid improvements.Words Sam Purcell The Isuzu has always been a ute that’s a bit lacking in the bells ’n’ whistles department, but it has sold well because…
Best Selling Vehicles 2016
Ute and SUV sales continue to dominate. The figures are in for overall vehicle sales, and there is one that reigns supreme: the Toyota HiLux. It was Australia’s best-selling vehicle in 2016 (31,076 4X4 models), the first time a ute…
