4X4 Tradie Utes
Ford Ranger Raptor: 2019 4x4 of the Year contender
Is this the 2.0-litre four that could?
Ford Ranger XLT: 2019 4x4 of the Year contender
New powertrain and significant chassis tweaks makes the XLT an attractive option.
Volkswagen Amarok V6 Core: 2019 4x4 of the Year contender
VW’s stripped-out offering is a great bang-for-buck proposition.
2018 Ford Ranger Raptor vs HSV SportsCat performance comparison review
They’re not cheap, nor very quick, so how can these high-riding diesel utes possibly qualify as performance cars?
2018 HSV Colorado SportsCat vs Ford Ranger Raptor 4x4 comparison review
Any ute can be improved from stock, but why do it yourself when you can buy pre-enhanced units like this duo?
2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year finalist: Toyota Hilux
This big bad 'Lux is deliciously good.
2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year finalist: Isuzu D-Max
Immaculate mods on this fit-for purpose adventure rig.
2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 4x4 review
Volkswagen's new Amarok Ultimate 580 is the most powerful workhorse yet from the German marque.
2019 Mitsubishi Triton first drive 4x4 review
Bolder looks and added safety tech herald in the 2019 Triton.
2019 Ford Ranger first drive 4x4 review
The 2019 Ranger may look similar to its predecessor, but delve deeper and there’s plenty to keep it at the pointy end of the dual-cab market.
2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 review
The Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 is the new performance flagship of VW’s impressive dual-cab ute range
Mid-2018 4x4 Sales Report Card: #10 Mazda BT-50
The Mazda BT-50 shares the Ford Ranger’s parentage, but not its SALES success.
Mid-2018 4x4 Sales Report Card: #8 Isuzu D-Max
The D-Max remains at number eight in the top 10, but it’s still gaining ground.
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Mid-2018 4x4 Sales Report Card: #3 Mitsubishi Triton
Unbeatable on value, the Triton delivers more than it promises on paper.
Mid-2018 4x4 Sales Report Card: #2 Ford Ranger
After knocking off the Hilux last year, the Ranger has been pipped at the post at 2018’s halfway point.
Mid-2018 4x4 Sales Report Card: #1 Toyota Hilux
The Hilux is back as Australia’s most popular 4x4, after its 12-year run atop the 4x4 sales charts was broken last year by the Ranger.
2018 Volkswagen Amarok TDI 550 Sportline review: Wheels Ute Megatest Winner
Quiet achiever doesn’t have youth on its side, but still shows how it should be done
2018 Ford Ranger XLT review: Wheels Ute Megatest 2nd
Continuous improvements make the only truly Australian-conceived ute world class
2018 Mitsubishi Triton Exceed review: Wheels Ute Megatest 5th
A strong and likeable mid-fielder where consistency and value are king
2018 Ford Ranger vs Mercedes-Benz X-Class vs Toyota Hilux vs VW Amarok outback comparison review
A three-pointed star in the northern Flinders Ranges might be a rare sight, but that’s where we took the X-Class for its first outback stoush against three top rivals.
2018 Mazda BT-50 GT review: Wheels Ute Megatest 6th
Still in the fight, but ultimately overshadowed by its high-flying fraternal twin
2018 Toyota Hilux SR review: Wheels Ute Megatest 7th
Unbreakable? Possibly. Unloveable? Sadly, yes, as mediocrity is allowed to prevail
2018 Isuzu D-Max LS Terrain review: Wheels Ute Megatest 9th
Rough ’n’ ready appeal pales when polished rivals are better at going bush too
Wheels Dual-Cab Ute Megatest: Introduction
It’s X-class warfare as Mercedes-Benz bleaches the blue-collar dual-cab workhorse into a sparkling white show pony. But is it sufficiently thoroughbred to make eight rivals eat its dust?