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12/06/2026

Agree or disagree?

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The Australian ute was one of the greatest stupidly practical inventions this country ever made. Someone basically looked at a Falcon or Commodore and said: “what if we made this thing able to haul washing machines AND do burnouts?”

And honestly, nothing has ever captured Australian culture better. You could fit a V8 in it, throw a couch in the tray, carry hard rubbish, transport a fridge, sink 14 Dare iced coffees on the way to Bunnings, then still lose your licence doing a skid outside Hungry Jack’s.

The saddest part is younger Australians probably don’t realise how uniquely Aussie these things were.

The rest of the world got giant American pickups. We got Falcons and Commodores with trays welded onto the back and absolutely no weight over the rear tyres.

Which is why every Aussie bloke over 35 still talks about AU Falcon utes like they were a sacred gift from the gods of Centrelink and burnout competitions.

10/04/2026

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Jim Farley just teased a game-changer that could redefine performance trucks—and classic Aussie muscle fans are all ears.

During a visit to Australia, the Ford Motor Company chief signaled that a modern revival of the iconic ute could be on the way, inspired by the legendary Ford Falcon Ute.

Farley made it clear this wouldn’t be just another rebadge like the Ford Maverick. Instead, it would be a purpose-built, unibody pickup tailored specifically for Australian drivers—blending fuel efficiency, performance, and everyday usability, a combination that once made the Falcon Ute a cultural icon.

He emphasized that local engineering would be key, noting that simply pushing a global model wouldn’t work. That means region-specific tuning, design, and driving dynamics—something enthusiasts and high-value markets love.

The original Falcon Ute (1961–2016), along with performance variants like the FPV Pursuit, built a loyal following thanks to its unique mix of sports car feel and pickup practicality. Now, stricter emissions rules could push a modern version toward hybrid or electrified powertrains, potentially opening the door to a new generation of high-performance, eco-conscious trucks.

With a final decision expected soon, this move aligns with Ford’s broader strategy of revisiting profitable niche segments and leveraging nostalgia—two powerful drivers in today’s auto market.

If greenlit, a next-gen Falcon-style ute could hit the sweet spot between performance cars and utility vehicles, making it one of the most talked-about launches in years.

24/03/2026

Interesting post from our friends over at Tim Beevors 4x4 reviews

Definitely something to seriously think about when it comes to Diesel vehicles.

I feel like this is a way to push the whole EV way of life to the World after declining sales, but only time will tell.





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Is a massive automotive collapse coming in Australia?

And I'll tell you why

Around 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 a LOT of Punters bought Utes

I think in 2021 - 17B worth were Sold

You literally couldn't get one and the Value of them Exploded

I remember no Stock, big prices and No Discounts

And a Huge number of them were on Leases. Now I'd guess a LOT of Utes were purchased on 5 year leases. So that would mean a lot would be coming up for renewal this year

Like a maga ton of them over the next 24 months.

But what happens if the Diesel Stock Situation makes Diesels essentially banned

Or it's a Permit only Type situation

Those 250-300k or even 500,000 to a million Utes that everyone's thinking they're getting Rid of this year might actually be completely useless

And what happens if those leases have Balloon Payments on them

Like often after 5 years you might still owe 20-30k on it from the Original Purchase

Now imagine they all get chucked on the market in the Orderly way they're normally on sold

But the usual buyer just isn't there?

In that world the price could absolutely and utterly Crater

So you could end up with Negative equity or worse in this situation

And you can sit back licking your lips thinking you'll get a cheap Ute coming

But what happens if your banned from driving it for 12 months ?

I don't say this to make fun of anyone

I say it to highlight a probable risk

You make your own decisions

24/03/2026

With Aussie Utes, – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

19/03/2026

https://www.drive.com.au/news/holden-special-vehicles-theft-and-dismantle-racket-busted-in-victoria/?utm_source=Nine-Front-Page&utm_medium=Referral

An ongoing racket targeting Holden Special Vehicles has been busted, and an HSV Maloo recovered, says Victoria Police.

14/02/2026

With CommodoreMan – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

Gotta love a Maloo

Holden

10/02/2026

As this page is dedicated to all things relating to Utes, checkout this new video from our mates over at CommodoreMan chatting all things Utes!

If you haven't already jump over and give his page some love and also don't forget to Like and Follow us here at Ubutey

Holden

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31/01/2026

All setup here at the 2026 Canberra Festival of Speed 2026 . Gates open at 2pm so pop by and say hi

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25/01/2026

Happy Australia Day!

Is there anything more iconic than a Aussie Holden Ute at Bunnings Warehouse Australia on Australia Day


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