Are flagship utes like the Toyota HiLux Rogue and Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme missing the point? | Opinion

Are flagship utes like the Toyota HiLux Rogue and Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme missing the point? | Opinion

10 Jun 2023 by David Morley

I won’t bore you with the now very familiar numbers, but take it as read that for every 100 people that walk into a new-car showroom in Australia and sign on the dotted line, around 15 of them ...Read more
The dawn of the $100k dual-cab is upon us! Australia's ute pricing is bonkers, and it's only going to get worse | Opinion

The dawn of the $100k dual-cab is upon us! Australia's ute pricing is bonkers, and it's only going to get worse | Opinion

4 Jun 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Here's a fun fact for you: Back in 2017, you could nab a V8-powered Holden SS Ute - complete with Holden's screaming LS3 V8, a 6.2-litre beastie that will generate 304kW at 6000rpm and 570Nm at ...Read more
Still tossing up between a 2023 Ford Ranger or Volkswagen Amarok? The differences that might make you pick one dual-cab ute over the other

Still tossing up between a 2023 Ford Ranger or Volkswagen Amarok? The differences that might make you pick one dual-cab ute over the other

4 Jun 2023 by Daniel Gardner

The mammoth costs associated with the development of new cars has made the dual-cab ute a decidedly incestuous segment with numerous manufacturers collaborating on the creation of a new model for ...Read more
More rugged than a Ranger? 2024 VW Amarok ute becomes 'Beast 2.0' thanks to hardcore off-road conversion

More rugged than a Ranger? 2024 VW Amarok ute becomes 'Beast 2.0' thanks to hardcore off-road conversion

29 May 2023 by Chris Thompson

After announcing an off-road adventure modification pack for the new VW Amarok late last year, German tuner Delta4x4 has revealed a new follow-up version of the ute. Meet the Beast 2.0. Read more
2023 Ford Ranger and 2023 VW Amarok: Price, engines, warranty - what's the difference?

2023 Ford Ranger and 2023 VW Amarok: Price, engines, warranty - what's the difference?

15 May 2023 by Tung Nguyen

With the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Volkswagen Amarok, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, SsangYong Musso, GWM Cannon, LDV T60 and more on sale, Australia is no doubt in love ...Read more
Why it looks this way: 2023 VW Amarok Aussie design predates Ford Ranger involvement

Why it looks this way: 2023 VW Amarok Aussie design predates Ford Ranger involvement

13 May 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Volkswagen has revealed that it started working on the new Amarok’s looks before the deal between with Ford to provide the latest Ranger as a base had been nutted out. ...Read more
Cheaper than Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux? 2023 Volkswagen Amarok servicing costs shock!

Cheaper than Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux? 2023 Volkswagen Amarok servicing costs shock!

5 May 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

VOLKSWAGEN has released basic scheduled service pricing for the new-model Amarok, with falls across the board compared to both the previous-generation version, as well as key rivals the Toyota HiLux ...Read more
How safe is the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok? Can the new ute match Ford Ranger twin with five-star ANCAP safety rating?

How safe is the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok? Can the new ute match Ford Ranger twin with five-star ANCAP safety rating?

28 Apr 2023 by James Cleary

As it prepares to roll into Australian showrooms from the first week of next month, the new-generation Volkswagen Amarok ute has been awarded a maximum five-star rating by independent safety ...Read more
Which ute? Crunching petrol vs diesel 2023 VW Amarok numbers and how they stack up against Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Jeep Gladiator and more to help you make the right decision

Which ute? Crunching petrol vs diesel 2023 VW Amarok numbers and how they stack up against Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Jeep Gladiator and more to help you make the right decision

19 Apr 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Which VW Amarok should you buy – petrol or diesel? We crunch some of the basic numbers, including power, economy and towing capacity, to help buyers make a more informed choice. ...Read more
Stocked up! Volkswagen, Cupra, and Skoda looking strong for sales and supply in 2023

Stocked up! Volkswagen, Cupra, and Skoda looking strong for sales and supply in 2023

6 Mar 2023 by Chris Thompson

The three key brands under the Volkswagen Group Australia umbrella, VW, Skoda, and Cupra, are looking to build on a strong start to 2023 with improving supply and new models on the horizon.While 2022 ...Read more
Better off without Holden! Walkinshaw now building THREE times the vehicles it ever was with HSV and the Commodore - and that's before the Toyota Tundra!

Better off without Holden! Walkinshaw now building THREE times the vehicles it ever was with HSV and the Commodore - and that's before the Toyota Tundra!

6 Mar 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Walkinshaw produced around three times as many vehicles in 2022 than HSV did in its biggest year with Holden, with the Victorian engineering outfit helping drive a manufacturing boom in Australia. Read more
How we became the world's dual-cab kings! Why the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux GR Sport, Mitsubishi Triton and Volkswagen Amarok will carry Australian expertise to the rest of the globe

How we became the world's dual-cab kings! Why the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux GR Sport, Mitsubishi Triton and Volkswagen Amarok will carry Australian expertise to the rest of the globe

12 Feb 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Australia's importance in developing dual-cab utes with global aspirations has never been higher, with our expertise now called on for almost every model from every major ute brand in the country. ...Read more
2024 Nissan Navara and Renault Alaskan future confirmed! Renewed alliance could see a whole family of new Mitsubishi Triton-based utes in Australia

2024 Nissan Navara and Renault Alaskan future confirmed! Renewed alliance could see a whole family of new Mitsubishi Triton-based utes in Australia

8 Feb 2023 by Tom White

As part of the new and improved Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, Nissan and Renault have committed to the successful Navara and Alaskan ute pair. Read more
Forget Toyota and Mazda! These are the most anticipated 'under the radar' cars coming to Australia in 2023

Forget Toyota and Mazda! These are the most anticipated 'under the radar' cars coming to Australia in 2023

4 Feb 2023 by Stephen Ottley

We may have only just seen the end of february but it's a safe bet Toyota will lead the sales charts again in 2023, thanks to its range of popular models from the Corolla to the LandCruiser and ...Read more
How much does the new Volkswagen Amarok cost?

How much does the new Volkswagen Amarok cost?

3 Feb 2023 by Tom White

Volkswagen's long-awaited second-generation Amarok ute gets price-tags and arrival timing, but is it priced right to strike fear into its rivals? Read more
Volkswagen Australia "led the charge" on new Amarok ute

Volkswagen Australia "led the charge" on new Amarok ute

28 Dec 2022 by Tim Nicholson

VW Aus had significant sway in pushing for a second-generation Amarok ute, and in ensuring that it drove like a Volkswagen, despite its Ford underpinnings. Read more
Tim Nicholson's top 5 cars of 2022: From the Ford Ranger to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Tim Nicholson's top 5 cars of 2022: From the Ford Ranger to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

23 Dec 2022 by Tim Nicholson

We all know the past few years have been akin to a dumpster fire, thanks to that rotten pandemic, and a bunch of natural disasters. Oh and a war. Read more
New Amarok ute to be Volkswagen's number one seller in Australia!

New Amarok ute to be Volkswagen's number one seller in Australia!

17 Dec 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The Amarok is poised to solidify its place as Volkswagen’s top-selling model in Australia, with the new-gen model expected to outpace the other models in VW’s line-up. ...Read more
Confirmed! Volkswagen eAmarok 'in development' to take German brand's Ford Ranger rival battery powered

Confirmed! Volkswagen eAmarok 'in development' to take German brand's Ford Ranger rival battery powered

14 Dec 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Volkswagen has revealed plans to introduce an all-electric version of its Amarok ute, possibly as soon as 2026. Speaking at the recent Volkswagen Brand Day, where the ID.Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo ...Read more
Petrol-powered Amarok Aventura to appeal to Golf, Tiguan buyers, says Volkswagen

Petrol-powered Amarok Aventura to appeal to Golf, Tiguan buyers, says Volkswagen

14 Dec 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Volkswagen expects the petrol-powered version of its new Amarok will lure buyers out of SUVs and traditional passenger cars like its Golf and Tiguan. Read more
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