The families of two men killed in a fatal fire that was allegedly lit in a targeted attack are searching for answers as police continue to investigate the incident five months after their deaths. Police have made a desperate plea for any information from the public to help identify theContinue Reading
Three people have died in a horrific crash on a notorious Queensland highway that saw two cars burst into flames. Five vehicles crashed at the intersection of Bruce Highway and Walker Street in Maryborough West about 10pm on Friday night, with two of the cars involved catching fire. Two semi-trailers,Continue Reading
Isuzu has issued an urgent safety recall for thousands of its popular D-Max dual-cab ute. A recall notice issued by the Federal government department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts says the affected vehicles could catch fire unexpectedly. The fault is due to a manufacturing issue whereContinue Reading
An all-new Volkswagen Amarok has arrived to bring polish to the dual-cab ute market. Our family samples the mid-spec Style grade with thumping V6 engine. FIRST IMPRESSIONS JULES: Don’t tell me. Another ute costing as much as a house? IAIN: Not quite. But dual-cab one-tonners aren’t getting any cheaper. JULES:Continue Reading
Ford has issued an urgent safety recall for the popular Ranger dual-cab ute and Everest four-wheel drive. More than 4800 Rangers and Everests built between 2021 and 2023 are being recalled for a potentially dangerous issue according to a notice issued by the Federal Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, RegionalContinue Reading
The Australian new car market had its best July on record, swimming against the tide of rising cost of living and economic uncertainty. Tony Weber, head of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, says the big sales result might be short lived, though. “Many of these vehicles were ordered severalContinue Reading
The ute will undergo extensive local development and could be called Tasman, if a recent filing to Australia’s intellectual property administrator is anything to go by. “We’re confident that within the next 24 to 36 months it’ll be in Australia,” said newly appointed Kia Australia chief executive Damien Meredith. HeContinue Reading
Ssangyong has laid out its plans for a return to success following a takeover by a South Korean business giant. The struggling car maker is now known as KG Mobility, after it was bought by South Korean steel and chemicals giant KG Group in 2022. KG Mobility presented three newContinue Reading
Australian tradies on a budget now have another workhorse to consider. GWM (Great Wall Motors) has launched the new cab-chassis version of its Cannon Ute. It is still a five-seater but it ditches the tub tray for a hard-wearing aluminium one that is easier to load and customise. The baseContinue Reading
A new ute brand is preparing an assault on the Aussie market. Australian importer BLK Auto is bringing in the Chinese JAC T6 dual-cab ute by the middle of 2023, aimed at tradies on a budget. The unknown ute brand is expected to be priced close to other China-sourced utesContinue Reading