Ute Guide

Finance – Whether a vehicle is used for work, family travel or weekends away, the finance arrangement should be approached as a long-term budget decision. A strong starting point is to work out what the vehicle needs to do before comparing the ways to pay for it. Match the vehicle to the job List the regular journeys, passenger or load requirements, towing needs where relevant and likely annual mileage.

Cannon Alpha 3.0L V6  – GWM has opened expressions of interest for its all-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, set to make its global debut in Australia this September as part of significant upgrades to the Tank 500 SUV and premium Cannon Alpha ute.

Volkswagen has announced pricing for the highly anticipated Amarok V6 W600, the flagship model developed in collaboration with Walkinshaw Automotive Group. Starting from $91,990 Manufacturer’s Recommended Price (MRP*), the Amarok V6 W600 represents the most comprehensive evolution of the current-generation Amarok, combining Volkswagen’s acclaimed V6 platform with bespoke Australian engineering, distinctive styling and a unique chassis package developed specifically for local roads.

Best Utes – Being a country defined by our rural highways and bush driving adventures, life in Australia is so much better when you own a car. And even better if that car is Australia’s favourite vehicle, the ute. For millions of Aussies, driving a utility vehicle, AKA the good old ute, just makes sense. These rough and rugged vehicles can handle the demands of modern life as well as the off-road realities of camping trips and city driving.

Overloading a ute often appears as a simple efficiency hack. Operators frequently assume that adding a few hundred pounds beyond the manufacturer’s rating constitutes a minor operational deviation. Reality dictates otherwise. Physics ignores operational convenience. Once a vehicle crosses the manufacturer’s specified gross vehicle weight rating, the mechanical performance parameters shift instantly.

MG Motor Australia has launched the new MGU9 Black Edition, with Australia the first market globally to receive the highly anticipated model.

Maxliner Australia has confirmed a full range of OEM-quality accessories for the 2026 Nissan Navara, giving customers, dealers and fleet operators access to a complete solution for vehicle protection, storage and touring. Developed specifically for the new Navara platform, the range includes the Venture Canopy, five piece tub liner, sliding tray and custom-fit floor mats, along with a growing range of Venture canopy accessories designed to support both work and lifestyle applications.

Choosing Rims – The ute has become one of the most flexible vehicles on Australian roads. It can be a weekday workhorse, a family tow vehicle, a beach truck, a touring platform, or a modified showpiece. Because utes play so many roles, choosing rims is not as simple as picking the most aggressive design. The best setup depends on how the vehicle is used, what it carries, where it travels, and how much compromise the owner is willing to accept.

Chery Stockman Ute – Chery Stockman PHEV 4WD Ute is a new enetrant into the Asutralian Ute market. It adds to the growing list of diesel PHEV […]

Chery Stockman Ute – Chery Stockman PHEV 4WD Ute is a new enetrant into the Australian Ute market. It adds to the growing list of diesel PHEV powered Utes.