Ute and Van Reviews
2018 Ford Transit Custom Van Review
For as long as I can remember it seems that the Ford Transit Van has been around. It has come in many variations and I have a friend that had a Transit to transport her […]
Month: May 2018
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$51,490 starting price for new twin-turbo Ford Ranger
Ford will be hoping to finally topple Toyota HiLux on the back of a new engine coming soon to the Ford Ranger. The new 157kW/500Nm bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel will land in the Ranger 4×2 dual-cab […]
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Ford updates list of LCV models affected by Takata recall
Owners of Ford light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are being urged to check whether their vehicle is involved in the giant Takata Airbag Recall. Ford LCVs models that are being recalled for airbag replacement include Ranger […]
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Extra features appear on Iveco’s MyIVECO app
Iveco has announced its MyIVECO app has been updated and now brings even more info to Iveco Daily owners and drivers. The app now brings a number of new features into play, including a red […]
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2018 Nissan Navara ST Review
The Nissan Navara, now with a rejigged rear suspension tune, is a must-drive vehicle if a dual-cab pick-up is on your shopping list. It’s up there with the best when it comes to on-road manners, […]
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Transport workers found most likely to get injured at work
A study into workplace injuries in the transport industry has revealed transport workers are up to five times more likely to be injured at work than any other Australian worker. The findings come out of […]
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500Nm bi-turbo engine comes to 2019 Ford Ranger
The consistently second-best selling pick-up in Australia will welcome a significant range of enhancements for 2019. But the big news is the arrival in Australia of the new bi-turbo (BiTurbo in Ford speak) 2.0 litre […]
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Toyota HiLux seat covers recalled
A possible design fault has been identified in aftermarket seat covers fitting Toyota HiLux utes. The recall of the custom-fit seat covers (seen above), sold in Australia under the Sperling and Tradies brand names, is […]
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New Crafter leads Volkswagen to strong sales result
The new-generation Volkswagen Crafter will be launched in July and Ute and Van Guide will bring you a first drive review from an event being held in New Zealand. In the meantime, the new-gen model […]
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Why doesn’t Ford sell more vans in Australia?
Despite consistent Aussie sales, Ford just can’t seem to get the same LCV foothold here that it has in the UK. The latest VFACTS data showed that Ford Australia had a commanding 18.0% share of […]