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Roadside Assistance For Breakdowns In The Bush
“Err… Will my standard breakdown cover this…” UTEs and 4x4s are built for adventure. You need to take them on a road trip to really experience the full utility, function, and sense of awe they […]
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Mahindra Releases Limited Edition Black mHAWK Pikup And Tradie Packs
Mahindra release their highly anticipated limited edition black mHawk Pikup. National Manager, Ankit Taneja says “We are very excited to announce that this is the first time that Mahindra has offered a limited-edition vehicle to […]
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Dealer Accessories VS Aftermarket Accessories
Toyota bullbar or aftermarket? Dealer accessories vs. aftermarket extras Buying a new ute or van is always exciting. From the test drive to choosing your favourite color, the whole experience is something akin to Christmas […]
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SsangYong Musso Dual Cab Ute Review
SsangYong Musso Ultimate Dual Cab Ute Overview SsangYong has a bit if a history with building robust 4WD vehicles. Starting nearly 60 years ago when they built Jeeps for the US Army and carried on […]
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2018 Nissan Navara Black Edition Review
The Navara is Nissan’s Light Commercial Vehicle offering. The range has 2 or 4-wheel drive, and 3 body styles. A cab chassis that can have an aluminium tray fitted, a king cab, and a full […]
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2018 Holden Colorado LT Review
I got the opportunity to road test and review the Holden Colorado on numerous occassions earlier in the decade. I always thought it was pretty honest, completely no-frills, but a somewhat flawed offering. My main […]
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2018 Toyota HiLux Rugged/Rugged X Review
So, you’re considering one of the new beefed-up Toyota HiLux ‘Rugged’ models? Which one to buy? Well that all depends on whether you’re happy to part with the additional $6,700 for the Rugged X. Either […]
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Preparing Your Van For The Ultimate Road Trip
Vans and UTEs make great road trip vehicles. There’s nothing better than the feeling of being on the open road in a vehicle that you love. Especially when it comes with a 2.3 litre engine […]
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2018 Volkswagen Crafter LWB Van Review
The new-generation Volkswagen Crafter is available in Australia and sales of the big van and cab chassis offering are nearly twice what they were in the same month last year. And why wouldn’t they be? […]
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2018 Nissan Navara ST-X Review
When Nissan launched the all new Navara a few years ago, they didn’t get it quite right, especially the suspension for towing, but the recent upgrade in 2018 has seen them rectify that and return […]
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Ute and Van Video Reviews2018 Hino 300 Tipper Video Review
Looking for a vehicle that better hauls loads than a standard one-tonne pick-up/ute? A light-duty truck is the way to go, especially now that there are options like this new [...] -
Ute and Van Video Reviews2019 Volkswagen Crafter Video Review
There’s a new big van and cab chassis offering in town with the arrival of the new-gen Volkswagen Crafter. The new-generation van lands with an additional 500kg maximum GVM – [...] -
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Hyundai’s refreshed iLoad van gains some much needed comfort features along with a new face and rump. There’s rake and reach steering adjustment and a new easier to view instrument [...]
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Fiat Ducato recalled over diesel leak concerns
2014 models of the Fiat Ducato sold in Australia are being recalled to fix an issue that could pose a fire hazard. Affecting Fiat Ducato vehicles with the 2.3 litre MultiJet engine, the Fiat Ducato […]
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Transmission fault recall for Ford Ranger
A recall of Ford Territory and Ford Ranger vehicles has been initiated after a possible automatic transmission issue was identified. In total, 10,520 vehicles sold in Australia are affected with the recall being overseen by […]
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RamBox storage system available now in Australia
The RAM 2500 Laramie can now be fitted with a new storage box option. Known as the’Rambox’, the new storage box option adds extra usable secure storage areas to the rear cargo section. Confirmed for […]
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2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class Ute unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has expanded its already extensive commercial vehicle range with the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute/pick-up. Officially unveiled this morning, the new offering is essentially a Nissan Navara underneath, though Mercedes-Benz tell us their version has […]
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Three-star safety score for LDV G10
Disappointment for LDV in Australia with the Chinese brands G10 commercial van and people mover gaining only a three-star ANCAP safety rating. The crash test authority tells us the LDV G10 delivered a below-par level […]
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2018 Fiat Ducato 295 2.3L LWB Mid Roof Van Review
Fiat Ducato Overview In the world of Delivery Vans, the Fiat Ducato has earned itself an enviable reputation. I had the opportunity to test the 2017 Fiat Professional Ducato 295 2.3L LWB Mid Roof Van […]
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Van of the Year Award for 2017 Fiat Ducato
The 2017 Fiat Ducato has been named Fleet Van of the Year in the Motor Transport Awards 2017. The UK award comes after the Motor Transport panel of 50 expert judges were impressed by the […]
