The new utes âtoo dangerousâ for Aussie roads
A new breed of utes is making their way onto Aussie roads in increasing numbers, but some safety and planning experts have grave concerns.
Motoring
by David McCowen
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Safety advocates and town planners are crying foul over a new breed of US pick-up trucks they say are too big for our city streets.
Huge American utes that weigh more than three tonnes and measure more than six metres long represent a risk to regular road users, according to safety bodies and infrastructure experts.
General Motors is selling the massive Chevrolet Silverado through its new GM Special Vehicles operation, while Ram Trucks Australia's American pick-ups represent one of the fastest-growing brands on sale.