Some high-end utes exceed the luxury car tax threshold, but are they exempt from paying the 33 per cent tax? Getting hit with the luxury car tax (LCT) can mean a substantial amount of money on top of the purchase price of your shiny new car. As utes begin to climb in value and move … Read more
Susannah Guthrie has been a journalist for over a decade, covering everything from world news to fashion, entertainment, health and now cars. Having previously worked across titles like The New Daily, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, People Magazine and Cosmopolitan, Susannah now relishes testing family cars with the help of her husband and two-year-old son. Read more … Read more
If the future of utes like the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux is electrified, I don’t want it. Let’s face facts, the future of motoring is electric – or at the very least, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and full-electric models will be much more commonplace over the next decade. And I’m all for it. There are … Read more
Limited driving ranges – which are halved when towing or carrying a load – are among the reasons today’s electric utes are not ready for most Australians, according to a top Kia executive. The local boss of South Korean car giant Kia says the current generation of electric utes – with high prices, and limited … Read more
Emissions standards coming soon for new vehicles in Australia have been delayed and weakened for utes, vans and many 4WD SUVs. Here’s what you need to know. View 7 images Utes and large four-wheel-drives are the biggest winners of changes to Australia’s proposed new-vehicle emissions standards presented to parliament yesterday. The bill – announced Tuesday but … Read more
With new government regulations set to target high-emitting vehicles, could a hybrid ute be the solution car companies, fleet buyers and business owners are looking for? According to new car sales data, utes remain Australians’ favourite cars – a phenomenon that shows no signs of slowing down. However, with the Australian Government drafting up new … Read more
Whether you’re using your ute for family hauling, work, adventuring, or as a daily driver, tub space is important. We compare popular dual-cab utes on sale in Australia to see which models have the largest tubs. Dear Drive… Where we answer reader, viewer, and listener questions. Something on your mind? Call us on the radio … Read more
A higher number of Australians are considering an electric car for their next new purchase, but the appetite remains for SUVs andutes. View 5 images More Australians will consider an electric vehicle for their next new car, while almost two-thirds want an SUV or ute according to a new report from the Australian Automotive Dealer Association … Read more
It’s a new design from one of Australia’s most respected aftermarket tray manufacturers. View 9 images Norweld Elite Tray on a LandCruiser 79 Series Norweld – one of Australia’s top-selling manufacturers of aluminium trays for cab-chassis utes – has released a new design, known as the Elite. It is understood to cost more than the current … Read more
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