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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?

2017 Nissan Navara Review
Nissan’s work-play weekend warrior gets some much-needed suspension attention and a line-up reshuffle. Will this be enough to claw back some tough truck cred in a ute market brimming with alternatives?

Tickford Ford Ranger quick review
Can Tickford’s upgrades turn a diesel ute into a performance car?

2016 Ford Ranger Video Review
Demand for dual cab utes is booming, and the Ford Ranger is proving to be one of Australia’s most popular. It’s got grunt up front, space for family in the back, and room for tools, or toys, in the tray. Let’s take a look at the rest of what’s on offer.

Dual-cab 4×4 ute comparison review: The testing process
At work or play, these are the utes Australians are buying in increasing numbers. We put ’em to the test, on the road and off it, to find the best

Toyota HiLux Workmate Double Cab review
The Hilux 4×4 Workmate comes with a 2.4-litre diesel and not the 2.8-litre of the up-spec models. But is it up to hard yakka?

2015 Mitsubishi Triton First Drive Review
The new Triton might not be the biggest ute, but its new diesel is terrific, it’s quiet and composed on road and practical as you like.

2015 Nissan Navara review
A Nissan Navara that rides more like a car than a trade ute promises class-leading fuel economy and features

2014-15 Toyota HiLux Review
For decades the Toyota Hilux has been the default choice for anybody chasing a rugged and reliable 4WD ute. This review covers HiLuxes on sale prior to the update of October 2015.

2014-15 Ford Ranger Review
The 2014-15 Ford Ranger is rugged but easy to live with. All models have electronic stability control, and all but one have six airbags. It is available in 2WD and 4WD form.

2015 Mitsubishi Triton review
Changes to the 2015 Mitsubishi Triton MQ-series include an all-new 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine, a slightly roomier cabin with a new interior, and a six-speed manual gearbox

Mitsubishi workhorse Triton gets tougher for 2010
Triton now has a new 131kW and 400Nm turbo-diesel and impressive safety gear. It’s all about being tougher than the opposition.
