31 05, 2018

Ford Ranger gets more power , more techMay 16, 2018

By |2019-06-30T00:53:13+10:00May 31st, 2018|4WD, Car News Misc, Car Reviews by Brand, Car Type Search, Ford Reviews, Gay Cars, LCV Reviews, UTE|0 Comments

MY(Model Year)19 Ford Ranger: Australia’s favourite 4x4 of 2017 brings up to 500Nm, 10-speed auto, and advanced new features for greater capability New-generation powertrain with 10-speed automatic and 500Nm of torque, improved suspension, for enhanced dynamics, smoothness and cabin refinement Inter-Urban Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Vehicle Detection and Pedestrian Detection now available Available keyless entry and push-button start, [...]

30 05, 2018

Honda UK Civic Type R Ute Concept

By |2019-06-29T21:57:36+10:00May 30th, 2018|Car News Misc, Honda News, Hot Hatch, UTE|0 Comments

Honda UK Reveals Civic Type R Ute at SMMT Test Day Created by the team behind Synchro Motorsport at the Swindon factory Potentially one of the fastest pickup trucks on UK roads No plans to put concept into production Honda UK has stolen the show at the annual SMMT Test Day this year by showcasing a Civic Type R [...]

28 02, 2018

2018 Nissan Navara Launch Review

By |2023-04-07T16:17:56+10:00February 28th, 2018|4WD, LCV Reviews, Nissan Reviews, UTE|0 Comments

Nissan first launched the all new Navara about three years ago and has just released the MY18 update with extensive updates to the handling and steering, as well as a range of technology and safety enhancements The 2018 Nissan Navara is available in three body styles, single cab, king cab and dual cab in either pickup or cab chassis [...]

13 02, 2018

2017 Holden Colorado Z71 4WD Dual Cab Rob Fraser Reviews

By |2023-04-07T16:24:07+10:00February 13th, 2018|4WD, Gay Cars, Holden Reviews, LCV Reviews, UTE, Videos|0 Comments

2017 Holden Colorado Z71 4WD Dual Cab Rob Fraser Reviews Our favourite honorary bear, Rob Fraser, drives Holden's spacious pickup ute. https://youtu.be/pzKlNXgk6pg

16 01, 2018

2018 Toyota HiLux TRD Review

By |2023-04-07T16:28:27+10:00January 16th, 2018|4WD, Diesel, SUV, SUV Large, Toyota Reviews, Turbo, UTE|0 Comments

Aussies love dual-cab utes and they particularly like the 'souped-up' varieties that just about every manufacturer brings to the market. One of the latest additions to the mix is this TRD-enhanced version of the Toyota HiLux SR5. What I find really interesting about this Toyota 'accessories' pack is that it feels a bit more integrated than some of the [...]

16 11, 2017

Holden Colorado Z71 with Our Favourite Bear, Rob

By |2023-04-07T16:34:49+10:00November 16th, 2017|4WD, Holden Reviews, LCV Reviews, SUV, SUV Large, UTE|0 Comments

https://youtu.be/pzKlNXgk6pg Holden has appealed to the adventurous lifestyle drivers with their Colorado Z71 special edition. The Holden Colorado Z71 is based on the Colorado LTZ 4x4 Crew-Cab pick-up, but adds a long list of cosmetic features. The Colorado is already jam packed with features and presents a capable 4WD Ute and the Z71 adds to the visual appeal. The [...]

24 05, 2017

Amarok V6 is tops

By |2017-05-24T22:39:24+10:00May 24th, 2017|Car Reviews by Brand, Car Type Search, SUV, UTE, VW Reviews|0 Comments

It’s been an age since we last drove an Amarok. In that time, SUV and LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) sales have overtaken passenger sales. Why? It’s hard to understand if you’re not the outdoorsy camping type of person, or a tradie. People seem to like sitting high and having plenty of headroom. Amarok has that in spades. The range topping [...]

7 10, 2011

If Nissan X-trail is good enough for the dishy Bear Grylls then it’s good enough for me

By |2023-04-07T17:29:49+10:00October 7th, 2011|Nissan Reviews, SUV, SUV Medium, UTE|2 Comments

Nissan 2WD SUV. SUV are breeding like rabbits and new models roll out of the factories in ever increasing numbers. Unlike the Johnny-cum-latelies, Nissan was among the first to have a proper hairy chested off-roader on offer. Do you remember the Nissan Patrol? Although the X-trail is much smaller, it has proved itself popular and capable. The whole point [...]

25 05, 2011

Road Deaths: Education NOT Cameras save lives. Speed doesn’t kill, lack of driver education does.

By |2019-06-29T18:14:50+10:00May 25th, 2011|BMW Reviews, Gay Car News, Holden Reviews, Honda Reviews, Jaguar Reviews, Lexus Reviews, Mini Reviews, Mitsubishi Reviews, Peugeot Reviews, SAAB Reviews, SUV, SUV Large, SUV Medium, SUV Small, Toyota Reviews, UTE, Volvo Reviews, VW Reviews|3 Comments

For years we have wondered if speed cameras actually do anything to lower our road deaths. Here is a graph you might find interesting. The countries with the lowest death tolls are the ones with the highest driver education standards. Interestingly some of the countries with the lowest death tolls have the highest speed limits. Germany is a case in [...]

13 05, 2011

Top Tip 6: The Test Drive, make it a LONG one. If the salesman is cute, take him with you…

By |2019-06-29T18:15:06+10:00May 13th, 2011|BMW Reviews, Convertibles, Holden Reviews, Honda Reviews, Jaguar Reviews, Lexus Reviews, Mini Reviews, Mitsubishi Reviews, Peugeot Reviews, SAAB Reviews, SUV, SUV Large, SUV Medium, SUV Small, Top Tips, Toyota Reviews, UTE, Volvo Reviews, VW Reviews|0 Comments

You selected a few cars and you want to make sure it’s the right choice. Chances are you’ll be living with this choice for 3 to 5 years at least. If you have your ducks lined up, you’ll have cash or finance ready to roll. Tell the salesman this and say your are ready right now. Tell him that you [...]

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