2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Ute

No vehicle has become more ingrained in Kiwi life than the dual-cab ute. Here's what we think are the best options on sale today.

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Ford's Ranger-sized affordable EV ute to use right-hand drive platform

The US car giant has confirmed the underpinnings of its new ‘affordable’ ute are right-hand drive-capable, meaning it could be sold in Australia.

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Ford launches capped-price servicing plans for Ranger & Everest

Ford New Zealand has introduced pre-paid service plans for the updated Ranger and Everest, while increasing roadside assistance to five years.

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Ford says Ranger Raptor may have ‘too much power’, rules out V8

A top Ford engineer says the twin-turbocharged V6 Ranger Raptor already packs enough punch, despite it now being outgunned by a new generation of Chinese PHEV utes.

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