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Mercedes-Benz GLT trade ute readies for reveal
Renault lets slip that its trade-ute joint partner is about to share more details of its cashed-up tradies’ dream ride.

2016 Paris Motor Show: No rush for Renault Alaskan
Renault Australia is begging for it, but the French carmaker’s first ute could still be years away

Top 8 best 4×4 dual-cab utes
We put the eight most popular dual-cab utes head to head to see which is king of the heap.

Tickford returns with hot Ford Ranger
Iconic Ford performance badge set to make a comeback with Prodrive road car project

Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 recalled for seat defect
Two of the most popular utes in Australia have been recalled for a potentially dangerous back seat.

5 cars you didn’t know share platforms
You might be surprised to know what your new car shares a platform with.

August 2016 Australian Vehicle Sales Winners and Losers
With official new-car sales figures for August released today, WhichCar details which brands and vehicles are over the moon or under the weather.

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles – August 2016
The Toyota HiLux has retaken the lead in the 2016 new-car sales races after registering its sixth consecutive monthly runner’s up spot in August.

Toyota, Ford surge in sales race
Toyota cemented its lead in the sales race as Hyundai came crashing down.

Renault Alaskan ute local launch pushes out to 2018
Renault’s first attempt at breaking into the lucrative utility market won’t make it to Australia until 2018.

1973 Ford Falcon 500 v Leyland P76 Deluxe v Holden Kingswood v Valiant Ranger
Here for the first time, WHEELS has the Four basic Australian six-cylinder cars – all priced around $3200-$3400 – to compare. lt’s the biggest and most important comparison test because these are the cars most of you will buy and want to know about … P76 Deluxe v Holden Kingswood v Falcon 500 v Valiant Ranger.

Thailand replaces Japan as Australia’s biggest car importer
July’s new-car sales made history as Thailand replaces Japan as Australia’s biggest source of imports.

Revealed: Where your new car comes from
Your shiny new ride probably won’t come from the country the badge represents.

Ford Ranger XLS Special Edition announced
Ford hopes $5k worth of extras for $2500 premium will tow Ranger to the top of the 4×4 charts.

How to match your car to your personality
They say you are what you eat, but here at WhichCar, we think ‘you are what you drive’ is more appropriate.

Australia’s best-selling cars to be tested for ‘real-world’ fuel use
The Volkswagen emissions scandal and questionable lab tests have prompted the search for real-world fuel use ratings.

July 2016 Australian Vehicle Sales Winners and Losers
With official new-car sales figures for July released today, WhichCar details which brands and vehicles are happy or sad.

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles – July 2016
Toyota returns to top of the charts after a strong month of Corolla and HiLux sales.

BMW ute: ‘never say never’
Radical sports ute could join the growing BMW family – one day.

Nissan N-Sport editions announced for Nissan Juke, X-Trail and Navara
Nissan Australia’s three best-sellers get a sprinkling of sportiness as Nissan trumpets its N-Sport optioning range.

Hyundai Australia pushing for ‘proper Toyota HiLux competitor’
Hyundai Australia says Santa Cruz concept is not the ute we need, and despite the obstacles standing in the way of making it a reality, wants a bona fide contender

Ford Ranger v Holden Colorado v Isuzu D-Max v Mazda BT-50 v Mitsubishi Triton v Nissan Navara v Toyota Hilux v Volkswagen Amarok
They’re as Australian as taking a day off for a horse race: Utes. With more buyers opting for something tough enough to put the tools in during the week but refined and practical enough to haul the family come the weekend, we pitted eight utes in the $50K class against each other to help you decide which one’s right for you

Top 10 most popular vehicles in Australia, June 2016
Records tumble as VFACTS release figures showing a strong sales performance for new-cars in June 2016, and overall sales for the year on track to eclipse 2015.

Renault Alaskan puts French into one-tonne ute segment
Renault unveils its new Navara-inspired workhorse; the Renault Alaskan one-tonne ute.
