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Month: October 2016

Ute and Van Reviews

2016 Toyota Landcruiser LC 70 4.5L V8 Single Cab Ute Review

October 28, 2016 Rob Fraser

In the world of work Utes the Toyota LC 70 Cab Chassis reigns supreme. We tested the single cab chassis GXL version over a couple of weeks and grew used to its split personality. From […]

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2017 Nissan Navara arrives in Australia

October 27, 2016 Joel Helmes

The keenly-contested Australian ute market will welcome an updated version of the Nissan Navara from this month. The new Series Two Nissan Navara welcomes a new model grade aimed at tradesmen and fleet customers – […]

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Over-boost function for V6 Volkswagen Amarok

October 27, 2016 Joel Helmes

Volkswagen has already taken about 6,000 inquiries on the new V6-powered Volkswagen Amarok. Now comes word that the new turbo-diesel engine will also feature an over-boost function that provides up to 180kW/580Nm for up to […]

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute makes official debut

October 26, 2016 Simon Lai

Mercedes-Benz will be hoping the new X-Class pick-up/ute range will help it significantly increase sales for its commercial vehicle division. Officially unveiled overnight (albeit still as a concept), Mercedes-Benz has already confirmed that the one-tonne […]

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Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series gets top safety score

October 24, 2016 Simon Lai

The recent changes introduced to the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series single cab chassis (details here) have allowed the model to qualify for a five-star ANCAP safety rating. ANCAP recently crash tested the Toyota 4×4 and […]

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2016 Great Wall Steed Review

October 17, 2016 Simon Lai

It’s easy to make assumptions about a car based on reputation – judge a book by its cover as it were. We normally don’t hold Chinese brands in high regard, but the 2016 Great Wall […]

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Volkswagen Caddy to be fitted with new safety features

October 13, 2016 Simon Lai

Volkswagen will be installing new accident prevention technology as standard in the Volkswagen Caddy van range. Forward Collision Warning and City Emergency Braking is now included in all Volkswagen panel vans, crewvans and people movers […]

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Ford Ranger knocks off Toyota HiLux in 4×4 ute race

October 7, 2016 Joel Helmes

The Ford Ranger has managed to beat the Toyota HiLux in the 4×4 ute sales race in September, however Toyota remained number one in 4×2 sales. VFACTS data for September 2016 shows that overall, the […]

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