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2021 sees new dual-cab ute special editions and facelifts vie for attention. Here are five top picks for utes to buy around $50,000-$60,000 price range.

It looks tough, but how does Nissan’s Navara PRO-4X handle the rough stuff? We take one off-road to find out.

The new MU-X is here, but does it meet expectations in a higher price bracket?

To overcome the problem of different charging outlets, Mercedes-Benz have created a solution – the Flexible Charging System.

Screwdrivers are some of the simplest tools to use on your 4x4, so it’s impossible to use them incorrectly, right?

US aftermarket company modifies the new Bronco with a Baja vibe.

Aussie 4x4 accessory giants turn their hand to the all-new Bronco.

Bronco 4-door and Bronco Sport loaded with aftermarket accessories

All-new Bronco 4-door upgraded with a range of factory and Ford-licensed accessories, including auxiliary lights, rock rails and interior organisers.

The fastest and most powerful RAM truck ever, the 1500 TRX may be on its way to Australia.

General Motors’ Buick and GMC boss says that a new Hummer electric ute is enroute and it has a swathe of rivals from the Tesla Cybertruck to the recently revealed RAM 1500 EV.

The new Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior will arrive in dealerships from September 1.

New into the shed is the Jeep Gladiator, a dual cab ute from the US car brand. And of course, it is the top-spec Rubicon that comes with added 4x4 ability.

You’d have to have a huge shed and storage to keep all of the different screwdrivers and attachments to cover all of the fasteners found on today’s 4x4s. Even old ones have more bolts than normal.

Lift kit, mud terrain tyres and lots of ‘red’ feature on concept for Easter Jeep Safari.

Retro-inspired concept combines a Jeep classic with modern 4x4 tech and capability.

Electric-powered Easter Jeep Safari concept claims comparable performance to conventional engine.

Wrangler-based concept is packed with Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts accessories.

The Hyundai Tucson has been given an all-new appearance for its fourth generation, with edgy styling, smart technology and creature comforts bringing Australia a future-facing medium SUV for the 21st Century.

The Audi Q2 range has been updated with a new 1.5-litre turbocharged engine joining the core two car line-up. Featuring styling updates, everyday performance and all the tech you expect in an Audi, the new Q2 hits the spot for prestige compact SUV buyers.

Defender-based hydrogen fuel cell concept under ‘Project Zeus’ to begin testing later this year.

The new Kia Niro is the first SUV in Australia to offer three choices of efficient drivetrain: a normal hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric. It’s also the brand’s first electric model down under and brings some needed competition to showroom floors for car buyers. Here we test the new Kia Niro PHEV.

You don’t need a huge workshop space to keep some trusty tools and equipment on hand for repairs and mods.

It doesn’t matter how handy you are and how well you know your way around your car… if you break down without the right tools, you aren’t fixing anything. And that’s doubly worse when you’re miles from nowhere in the middle of the bush.