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Electric delivery vans about to get to work for UPS

May 10, 2018 Joel Helmes

The future of delivery vans looks almost certain to be electric with parcel delivery giants UPS a big fan of making the switch. UPS has big goals to slash its carbon emissions in coming years […]

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Ford expands electric Transit van trial

May 10, 2018 Joel Helmes

The switch to electric propulsion continues with Ford continuing to test the soon to be produced plug-in hybrid version of the Transit Custom. Electric powertrains are considered ideal for inner city delivery vehicles with lower […]

renault trafic formula edition 2018
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Renault Trafic Formula Edition back for 2018

May 9, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Renault Trafic Formula Edition was a big success in Australia last year, now the head-turning van is back again for 2018. Set to land in Australian Renault dealerships this month, the special edition offering […]

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Updated 2019 Hyundai iLoad lands in Australia

May 8, 2018 Joel Helmes

Hyundai dealerships are taking delivery of an updated Hyundai iLoad. The upgrade to the Hyundai van includes refreshed exterior styling that includes a new grille and headlight design. Related: 2018 Hyundai iLoad Review While drivers will […]

2018 fiat professional ducato
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Fiat Ducato is Large Van of the Year

May 7, 2018 Joel Helmes

Aussie businesses looking for a large capacity van should feel safe choosing a Fiat Ducato. That’s the main message that comes out of the awarding of a major commercial vehicle gong in the UK at […]

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Toyota HiLux stays number one ute in April

May 3, 2018 Joel Helmes

The VFACTS sales data is in and once again the Toyota HiLux is the top-selling light commercial vehicle in Australia. Perhaps the most interesting statistic out of the April numbers is a small dip in […]

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2018 RAM 2500 recalled to fix software glitch

May 3, 2018 Joel Helmes

A small number of current model RAM 2500 trucks are being recalled. Confirmed this afternoon, the recall is being overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and involves just 33 2018 model RAM […]

2018 mercedes-benz sprinter
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Mercedes-Benz Vans off to solid start in 2018

April 28, 2018 Joel Helmes

Mercedes-Benz Vans has helped lift the fortunes of the wider Daimler operation across the first quarter of 2018. The German vehicle manufacturers have reported their first quarter sales and earnings data and it shows Daimler […]

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New-gen Great Wall Motors Ute set for 2020 arrival

April 25, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Great Wall Steed might not be reaching a large number of ute buyers in Australia at the moment, but watch for the Chinese brand to bring to market a much-improved vehicle in 2020. We’ve […]

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2018 Isuzu NLS 45-150 Tipper Review

April 21, 2018 Joel Helmes

The list of potential purchasers for this Isuzu N-Series tipper is very wide and includes landscapers, councils, nurseries and builders. Fitted with the tipper body as standard, the Isuzu NLS 45-150 Tipper is one of […]

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