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Features

How the Mercedes-Benz X-Class compares to the top dual-cab utes

Make no mistake, people will pay more for a Mercedes ute, but how does the X-Class actually stack up against top-spec workhorses like the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Volkswagen Amarok?

Advice

2017 Ford Ranger Double Cab ute: Which spec is best?

Ranger consistently features in Australia’s top-sellers lists, but which variant is the best buy?

Car Style

Mercedes-Benz X-Class to VW Amarok: the rise of the luxury ute

Benz is breaking new ground to lead the charge for the cashed-up tradie dollar

Dual-cab towing capacity: what it means in the real world
Advice

Dual-cab towing capacity: what it means in the real world

When it comes to towing, the numbers only tell part of the story

Ranger continues winning streak in the showroom, SUV sales keep booming
News

Hilux wins in the showroom, SUV sales keep on booming

Australians can’t stop buying Toyotas, dual cab utes, and SUVs, latest sales figures show

Advice

Ford Ranger to Volkswagen Amarok: WhichCar’s six favourite dual cab utes

Our shortlist of the best dual cab utes to help you work, rest and play. Save yourself some legwork with our pick of the pack

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2018 Ford Ranger Raptor spied in the wild

A hardcore version of the next-gen Ford Ranger has been spied testing in the US, sparking fresh rumours of a Raptor variant

Ford updates Ranger dual cab ute – prices stay the same
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Ford updates Ranger dual cab ute – prices stay the same

The Blue Oval makes equipment additions to the Ranger

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News

The supercharged FPV V8 Ford Ranger ‘Raptor’

Diesel Leaders put an FPV Miami V8 in a 4X4 ute… what could go wrong?

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News

Miami V8-powered Ford Ranger on dyno

For when you want an FPV, but you need something suitable for offroading…

Ford Ranger vs Holden Colorado vs Mazda BT50: Which crew dual ute should I buy?
Advice

Ford Ranger vs Holden Colorado vs Mazda BT50: Which dual cab ute should I buy?

Which of these three popular dual cab utes is best for towing a caravan

Essentials guide to towing
Advice

Essentials guide to towing

We decipher the towing essentials so you can hook it up and drive.

Top 10 best-selling cars April 2017
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Top 10 best-selling cars April 2017

Toyota Hilux wins the sales race as passenger cars fight back against SUVs

News

2018 Ford Ranger spy pics

Testing is running full tilt as the Aussie designed and developed trade ute muscles in on the North American market

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News

2017 Ford Ranger FX4 targets Hilux buyers

The new Ford Ranger FX4 special edition is angled firmly at stealing Hilux sales

2017 Ford Ranger FX4
News

2017 Ford Ranger FX4 revealed

Ford has introduced a new variant of its top-selling ute that bridges the gap between the blue-collar XLT double cab and Wildtrak showboat.

2016 Toyota HiLux
News

Toyota HiLux the best selling car of 2016

A ute tops the charts for the first time in a year of record new-vehicle sales

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Industry

Ford announces $450m boost to Aussie research, development

Ford global president Mark Fields visits Melbourne to open new, expanded R&D headquarters

Advice

Analysis – Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger dual-cab dominance put in perspective

What do the huge sales of these two popular vehicles say about the popularity of dual cab utes as family cars?

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Industry

Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger top November new-car sales

Mum and dad buyers take a back seat as Australia keeps pace with a new-car sales record

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Best Value Cars

Dual-cab 4×4 Utes: Australia’s Best Value Cars

A ute for the frugal tradie. Here we have the Mitsubishi Triton GLX, Ford Ranger XLS, and Toyota Hilux Workmate.

Toyota HiLux
News

Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger dominate October car sales

VTrade utes – and namely the Toyota Hilux and the Ford Ranger — outsell Australia’s top-selling passenger car during October, while SUV sales continued to rise.

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Industry

Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger top October new-car sales chart

Trade utes knock the Toyota Corolla from the top of the monthly charts as buyers’ tastes continue to change

Toyota HiLux
News

Top 10 most popular vehicles in Australia, October 2016

The Toyota HiLux and Toyota Corolla continue to alternate at the top of the 2016 sales charts after the ute pipped the small car in the October market.