Are big trucks really worth the cash? If you want a big US-sized pick-up truck such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, Ram 1500 Toyota Tundra then prepare to pay the price in Australia | Opinion

Are big trucks really worth the cash? If you want a big US-sized pick-up truck such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, Ram 1500 Toyota Tundra then prepare to pay the price in Australia | Opinion

7 Dec 2024 by John Law

So you want to have the biggest ute on the road? You’ll have to pay for it.  Just like here in Australia, the best-selling vehicles in the United States are pick-up trucks. In their case ...Read more
Big truck toughens up: GMSV releases genuine accessories for 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 and LTZ Premium for buyers to customise Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra rival

Big truck toughens up: GMSV releases genuine accessories for 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 and LTZ Premium for buyers to customise Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra rival

28 Nov 2024 by John Law

GMSV has announced details of its genuine accessories range for the Silverado 1500 pick-up. Comprising two bespoke packs along with standalone options, the genuine accessories will help owners and ...Read more
So, you're a US pick-up hater. Have you driven a 2025 Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra? | Opinion

So, you're a US pick-up hater. Have you driven a 2025 Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra? | Opinion

9 Nov 2024 by James Cleary

I get it. The Chevy Silverado, Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and soon to arrive Toyota Tundra are eff off big trucks. In many situations, arguably too big for Aussie conditions. Read more
BYD's hybrid answer to monster utes such as the Ford F-Series, Toyota Tundra, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado coming to Oz? Australian CEO hopes so!

BYD's hybrid answer to monster utes such as the Ford F-Series, Toyota Tundra, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado coming to Oz? Australian CEO hopes so!

17 Oct 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Is the BYD Shark 6 going to be joined by a big brother? A full-sized ute might be in the pipeline for the near future, targeting American pick-ups like the Ford F-Series, Ram 1500, Chevrolet ...Read more
Prepare for the big ute price war! What the Ram 1500, Chverolet Silverado, Ford F-150- and Toyota Tundra can learn from the Tesla Model Y, BYD Seal and MG 4 | Opinion

Prepare for the big ute price war! What the Ram 1500, Chverolet Silverado, Ford F-150- and Toyota Tundra can learn from the Tesla Model Y, BYD Seal and MG 4 | Opinion

12 Oct 2024 by Laura Berry

Australia is big like the United States with deserts and oceans and the inhabitants love the same things like the outdoors and sport, and even the same kind of cars and music and beer, well, maybe ...Read more
Big utes in the firing line: 2025 Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 get the attention of Australian safety organisations

Big utes in the firing line: 2025 Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 get the attention of Australian safety organisations

21 Sep 2024 by Dom Tripolone

The rising popularity of jumbo pick-up trucks has caught the attention of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Read more
A hydrogen-powered Chevrolet Silverado? Hyundai and GM sign clean energy agreement paving the way for collaboration on EVs and hydrogen vehicles

A hydrogen-powered Chevrolet Silverado? Hyundai and GM sign clean energy agreement paving the way for collaboration on EVs and hydrogen vehicles

16 Sep 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Just weeks after Toyota and BMW signed a strategic partnership for the development of hydrogen vehicles, GM and Hyundai have joined the party, announcing a memorandum of understanding that paves the ...Read more
Crackdown on big utes and SUVs coming as Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 catch attention of United States safety bodies 

Crackdown on big utes and SUVs coming as Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 catch attention of United States safety bodies 

10 Sep 2024 by John Law

Ever bigger pick-up trucks and SUVs have caught the attention of the United States’ peak safety body, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  ...Read more
The true cost of 'big, dumb utes': Tax loopholes for American utes like the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150 are costing taxpayers hundreds of millions each year

The true cost of 'big, dumb utes': Tax loopholes for American utes like the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150 are costing taxpayers hundreds of millions each year

27 Jul 2024 by Chris Thompson

Australia is losing out on hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes thanks to lenient exemptions for utes - particularly full-sized American utes - says a leading policy think tank. Read more
State of the art Australian manufacturing facility announced! Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra conversion specialist to move all operations under one roof

State of the art Australian manufacturing facility announced! Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra conversion specialist to move all operations under one roof

11 Jul 2024 by John Law

Walkinshaw has announced its plans to deliver a “state of the art” 100,000 square metre production, engineering and office facility in Dandenong by the end of 2025.  ...Read more
Best utes arriving in 2024

Best utes arriving in 2024

2 Jul 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

In 2024, some new, very big heavy hitters are having their time in the sun, from brands as established in this field as Toyota, Isuzu, Ford and Mitsubishi. Read more
"If you buy one, you're an idiot": Shocking attack on Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado owners, as MP wants to see "less of them on the road"

"If you buy one, you're an idiot": Shocking attack on Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado owners, as MP wants to see "less of them on the road"

19 Jun 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

Australian MPs at the state and local level have delivered a shocking rebuke to owners of American jumbo trucks, with one councillor describing some owners as "idiots", and a state MP ...Read more
The new HiLux versus Ranger? Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 battle heats up as giants battle for the title of Australia's best-selling jumbo ute

The new HiLux versus Ranger? Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 battle heats up as giants battle for the title of Australia's best-selling jumbo ute

5 Jun 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The battle for the title of Australia's favourite jumbo truck is heating up, with just two sales separating the Chevrolet Silverado and the Ram 1500 in May. Read more
Do you drive a Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra or Chevrolet Silverado in Australia? Sorry, but it turns out everyone dislikes you | Opinion 

Do you drive a Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra or Chevrolet Silverado in Australia? Sorry, but it turns out everyone dislikes you | Opinion 

19 May 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

It’s funny, I always thought I had the controversial automotive topics down pat. ...Read more
Don't worry about large American pick-ups such as the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado. The market's already saturated | Analysis

Don't worry about large American pick-ups such as the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado. The market's already saturated | Analysis

12 May 2024 by James Cleary

The influx of full-size utes from the USA has been a controversial development, with WWII American GI-style sentiment along the lines of ‘over-sized, over-priced and over-here’ summing up ...Read more
The V8 final countdown: here's what's left that's still new and (somewhat) affordable

The V8 final countdown: here's what's left that's still new and (somewhat) affordable

27 Apr 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

With brands like Toyota, Jeep, RAM, Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover preparing to replace their remaining V8s with smaller-capacity electrified engines or even pure electric powertrains, choices are ...Read more
"I didn't realise it runs like our assembly plants": Global Chevy boss surprised by the depth of Australian Chevrolet Silverado remanufacturing process

"I didn't realise it runs like our assembly plants": Global Chevy boss surprised by the depth of Australian Chevrolet Silverado remanufacturing process

14 Apr 2024 by Chris Thompson

The proliferation of American-sized utes in Australia has resulted in some fairly extensive right-hand conversion operations, but the exact detail of how in-depth the conversions are seem to be ...Read more
"There always will be comments about Holden": Chevrolet and GMSV bosses on how General Motors fits into a post-Holden Australia

"There always will be comments about Holden": Chevrolet and GMSV bosses on how General Motors fits into a post-Holden Australia

6 Apr 2024 by Chris Thompson

It’s been more than four years since February 2020 when Holden announced it would shut its doors in Australia, and for Lion-badged die-hards there’s still some hurt - but General Motors ...Read more
Price increase for updated 2024 Chevrolet Silverado sees rival to Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 up by thousands

Price increase for updated 2024 Chevrolet Silverado sees rival to Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 up by thousands

11 Jan 2024 by Chris Thompson

The entry cost to get into a new Chevrolet Silverado is now a little higher, as local distributor General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has adjusted pricing along with adding some new features. Read more
Holden who? Aussie automotive manufacturing now AS BIG as the final days of Commodore and Falcon as Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150, RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Nissan Patrol spark massive local auto boom

Holden who? Aussie automotive manufacturing now AS BIG as the final days of Commodore and Falcon as Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150, RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Nissan Patrol spark massive local auto boom

19 Nov 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Australian automotive manufacturing could now employ more people than worked at Ford's Broadmeadows and Geelong factories and Holden's Elizabeth factory combined when local manufacturing officially ...Read more
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