The dawn of the $100k dual-cab is upon us! Australia's ute pricing is bonkers, and it's only going to get worse | Opinion

The dawn of the $100k dual-cab is upon us! Australia's ute pricing is bonkers, and it's only going to get worse | Opinion

4 Jun 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Here's a fun fact for you: Back in 2017, you could nab a V8-powered Holden SS Ute - complete with Holden's screaming LS3 V8, a 6.2-litre beastie that will generate 304kW at 6000rpm and 570Nm at ...Read more
Gone too soon? Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Mitsubishi Express, Ford Endura and more of Australia's shortest-lived cars

Gone too soon? Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Mitsubishi Express, Ford Endura and more of Australia's shortest-lived cars

23 Jul 2022 by Tony O'Kane

Are these mercy killings, or the cruel hand of fate? Not all short-lived cars deserved to die young, but then again the candle that burns half as long doesn’t always burn twice as bright. ...Read more
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is in hot demand! Did the German brand give up on utes too quickly? | Opinion

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is in hot demand! Did the German brand give up on utes too quickly? | Opinion

19 Jun 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Hindsight is wonderful. No-one would ever make the wrong decision if they could sneak ahead into the future and see what the impact would really be, and then adjust accordingly. Read more
Right car, wrong time: Mercedes-Benz X-Class - why the German giant couldn't compete with the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok

Right car, wrong time: Mercedes-Benz X-Class - why the German giant couldn't compete with the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok

1 May 2022 by Stephen Ottley

It had all the makings of a sales hit - a famous brand entering a booming market with a headstart thanks to a shared platform - but the Mercedes-Benz X-Class flew across the automotive sky like a ...Read more
New-car flops, fails and fizzle-outs part two: From the Ford AU Falcon to the Suzuki X90, these are our biggest vehicle disasters

New-car flops, fails and fizzle-outs part two: From the Ford AU Falcon to the Suzuki X90, these are our biggest vehicle disasters

10 Apr 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

To be fair, car companies get it right more than that get it wrong. Read more
Biggest Aussie car fails! Leyland P76, Honda CR-Z, AU Falcon, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #224

Biggest Aussie car fails! Leyland P76, Honda CR-Z, AU Falcon, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #224

1 Apr 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 224 - Biggest Aussie car fails! Read more
Australia's biggest new-car fails! From the Holden ZB Commodore to the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, these are our biggest flops ever

Australia's biggest new-car fails! From the Holden ZB Commodore to the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, these are our biggest flops ever

27 Mar 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

It's safe to say that, generally speaking, car companies get it pretty right most of the time. Read more
Rust in pieces: From the last Holden Colorado to the Hyundai Veloster, here are eight cars that were permanently retired in 2020

Rust in pieces: From the last Holden Colorado to the Hyundai Veloster, here are eight cars that were permanently retired in 2020

10 Jan 2021 by Andrew Chesterton

Another year gone means another batch of cars officially buried, with either lacklustre sales or a change of corporate direction spelling the end for cars as diverse as the Abarth 124 Spider to the ...Read more
Rust in pieces: Holden Colorado, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Subaru Liberty and other favourite cars lost in 2020 farewelled

Rust in pieces: Holden Colorado, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Subaru Liberty and other favourite cars lost in 2020 farewelled

18 Oct 2020 by Stephen Ottley

It's been a long year (and it's not over yet), but we've had to say goodbye to some once-popular cars that have hit a dead-end. Read more
Mercedes-Benz X-Class recall: More than 6000 dual-cab utes need new owner's manual

Mercedes-Benz X-Class recall: More than 6000 dual-cab utes need new owner's manual

25 Aug 2020 by Justin Hilliard

For the second time in less than a month, Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled the X-Class dual-cab ute, with the owner's manual now found to be incorrect in 6117 examples.Affecting MY18-MY20 X-Class ...Read more
RECALL: Nearly 6000 Mercedes-Benz X-Class dual-cab utes have possible AEB fault

RECALL: Nearly 6000 Mercedes-Benz X-Class dual-cab utes have possible AEB fault

6 Aug 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 5826 examples of the X-Class dual-cab ute over a potential autonomous emergency braking (AEB) issue Read more
Why new Mazda BT-50 2021 won't suffer same fate as Mercedes-Benz X-Class despite premium push

Why new Mazda BT-50 2021 won't suffer same fate as Mercedes-Benz X-Class despite premium push

31 Jul 2020 by Tom White

Mazda's impressive-looking new ute will have tough underpinnings and a premium look - but how will it be different from the ill-fated Mercedes-Benz X-Class which attempted something similar? Read more
Best EOFY 2020 deals: Dual-cab utes

Best EOFY 2020 deals: Dual-cab utes

2 Jun 2020 by Neil Dowling

Despite what's happening outside, there are still great deals going on in car dealerships around the country and, as a ute-loving nation, it would be remiss of us to ignore the offers available today. Read more
Will the ute overtake the mid-size SUV in 2020 to become Australia's new favourite type of vehicle?

Will the ute overtake the mid-size SUV in 2020 to become Australia's new favourite type of vehicle?

10 Apr 2020 by Justin Hilliard

It wasn’t that long ago that the affordable small car was Australia’s favourite type of new vehicle year after year. Of course, its long reign ended at the hands of the ever-popular mid- ...Read more
How new ANCAP safety standards could influence the way new dual-cab utes look

How new ANCAP safety standards could influence the way new dual-cab utes look

5 Apr 2020 by David Morley

Despite all the latest technology, the dual-cab utes that scored five safety stars late last year, might only be a three- or four-star performer if it was tested today.While new driver-assistance ...Read more
Rust in pieces: Axed Mercedes-Benz X-Class joins Commodore, petrol Land Cruiser in our growing new-car graveyard

Rust in pieces: Axed Mercedes-Benz X-Class joins Commodore, petrol Land Cruiser in our growing new-car graveyard

4 Feb 2020 by Andrew Chesterton

The new year has really only just begun, but already our list of dearly departed cars is growing longer, with the Mercedes-Benz X-Class joining cars like the Commodore and Accent in the new-car ...Read more
CONFIRMED: Mercedes-Benz axes the X-Class dual-cab as premium ute experiment fails

CONFIRMED: Mercedes-Benz axes the X-Class dual-cab as premium ute experiment fails

31 Jan 2020 by Spencer Leech

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it will cease production of its X-Class range from the end of May.CarsGuide recently reported that the X-Class posted poor sales figures in 2019, rendering it ...Read more
Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute struggles to find traction

Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute struggles to find traction

20 Jan 2020 by Tung Nguyen

Mercedes-Benz sold just 15,300 units of its X-Class ute last year around the world, placing it as one of the slowest-selling pick-ups on the market.Comparatively, Toyota sold 47,759 units of its ...Read more
Say goodbye to the rear-drive V8s, the 4x4 pick-up is now Australia's car of choice

Say goodbye to the rear-drive V8s, the 4x4 pick-up is now Australia's car of choice

3 Nov 2019 by Tung Nguyen

At a point not too long ago, the reigning champions of the Australian automotive industry were the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon - both large sedans with V8 engine options that could seat the ...Read more
Mercedes-Benz X-Class future being "reviewed" as brand concedes it's a "niche product" globally

Mercedes-Benz X-Class future being "reviewed" as brand concedes it's a "niche product" globally

24 Oct 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

The future of the Mercedes-Benz appears uncertain with the brand in Australia confirming the model is under "review".While Mercedes says the premium ute plays a key role in Australia, it ...Read more
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