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    An Aussie Ford F-150? Why the muscled-up 2022 Ford Ranger looks the way it does

    An Aussie Ford F-150? Why the muscled-up 2022 Ford Ranger looks the way it does

    1 Dec 2021 by Byron Mathioudakis

    Ford set out to make the 2022 Ranger look larger, wider and stronger than before, with a visible family resemblance to the larger F-150 truck of North America, but without losing the established T6 ...Read more

    GWM Ute tray dimensions and tub size

    GWM Ute tray dimensions and tub size

    23 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

    It's all in the name. A utility is a light commercial vehicle with function - the ability to carry passengers and heavy loads with a minimum of fuss - at the top of the design priority list and the ...Read more

    Isuzu D-Max tray dimensions and tub size

    Isuzu D-Max tray dimensions and tub size

    22 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

    Measure twice, load once. Possibly the most sensible way to assess the capacity of a ute on your shopping list to meet you needs. The size of the tray or tub is critical. Read more

    Mitsubishi Triton tray dimensions and tub size

    Mitsubishi Triton tray dimensions and tub size

    22 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

    People in the front, business in the back, a ute is the perfect way to transport passengers and a serious load and the size of the tray or tub is critical. Read more

    Ford Ranger tray dimensions and tub size

    Ford Ranger tray dimensions and tub size

    22 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

    You need to carry heavy, often awkward things, beyond the scope of a typical passenger vehicle beyond the capacity. So, a ute is the answer and the size of the tray or tub is critical. Read more

    Volkswagen Amarok tray dimensions and tub size

    Volkswagen Amarok tray dimensions and tub size

    22 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

    Here's our guide to the VW Amarok. Read more

    Toyota HiLux tray dimensions and tub size

    Toyota HiLux tray dimensions and tub size

    22 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

    Getting people from A to B is one thing. Shifting heavy, long or awkward loads (along with the passengers) is another. You need a ute and the size of the tray or tub is critical. Read more

    Nissan Navara tray dimensions and tub size

    Nissan Navara tray dimensions and tub size

    22 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

    Here are the details for the Nissan Navara. Read more

    LDV T60 tray dimensions and tub size

    LDV T60 tray dimensions and tub size

    22 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

    Here's our guide to the LDV T60. Read more

    Mazda BT-50 tray dimensions and tub size

    Mazda BT-50 tray dimensions and tub size

    22 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

    You need to load, carry and unload a range of things and you've decided a ute is the best way to go, so the size of the tray or tub is critical. Read more

    Ram 1500 tray dimensions and tub size

    Ram 1500 tray dimensions and tub size

    22 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

    Here's our guide for the Ram 1500. Read more

    Top seven best value cars in Australia

    Top seven best value cars in Australia

    20 Mar 2023 by David Morley

    Deciding on the best value car in Australia is not a straightforward task. Among other things, it depends on A: How an individual buyer values different elements, and: B: What properties and skill- ...Read more

    Top 5 off-road vehicles

    Top 5 off-road vehicles

    13 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

    Going “off-road” or “off-roading” are oft-repeated terms nowadays, but what exactly does off-road mean?  ...Read more

    Best 10 Vehicles for Towing

    Best 10 Vehicles for Towing

    23 Jan 2023 by David Morley

    Based on our experience, the best towing vehicle is either a full-size 4x4 ute or wagon with a turbo-diesel engine and automatic transmission. Read more

    Toyota HiLux specifications: All the details

    Toyota HiLux specifications: All the details

    17 Jan 2023 by Tom White

    In any given month in Australia, there's a good chance the HiLux ute will be our country's best-selling vehicle. Read more

    Ford Ranger specifications: All the details

    Ford Ranger specifications: All the details

    12 Jan 2023 by Richard Berry

    The Ford Ranger utility comes in seven grades: the XL, XLS, XLT, Sport, Wildtrak, Platinum and Raptor. The different Ranger body styles include Single Cab Chassis, Super Cab Chassis, Double Cab ...Read more

    What is average fuel consumption?

    What is average fuel consumption?

    31 Dec 2022 by David Morley

    Looking at a single fuel consumption figure might give you part of the picture, but a set of average consumption figures covering different cars is a great basis on which to make a comparison. Read more

    How does a weight distribution hitch impact towing?

    How does a weight distribution hitch impact towing?

    28 Dec 2022 by David Morley

    If you’ve ever been around a group of caravanners, the term WDH will probably have cropped up. But what is a WDH and do you need one?WDH stands for Weight Distribution Hitch, but they’re also known ...Read more

    What is braked towing capacity?

    What is braked towing capacity?

    30 Nov 2022 by David Morley

    Q: What is braked towing capacity, and what does braked towing capacity mean in the real world?A: Braked towing capacity is the upper limit that your vehicle can tow without breaching safety, ...Read more

    How to increase towing capacity: A guide to towing upgrades

    How to increase towing capacity: A guide to towing upgrades

    17 Nov 2022 by David Morley

    As we Australians take our fun more and more seriously, the idea of towing a caravan or boat behind our vehicles is an increasingly common one.This is (partly) what’s been driving the move to dual- ...Read more

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