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Updated Ford Transit Custom wins acclaim

March 26, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Ford Transit Custom has been named Vans A2Z Van Fleet World ‘Van of the Year’ in the UK. And, perhaps not surprisingly, the Ford offering also took a category win, beating home a strong […]

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Isuzu D-MAX named Most Reliable Ute

March 19, 2018 Joel Helmes

It’s billed as the ‘dependable’ Isuzu D-MAX in the TV ads, yes, those ones with the Fleetwood Mac soundtrack! Now Isuzu Utes D-MAX ute has added another award to the trophy cabinet. The Isuzu D-MAX […]

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Transmission issue sparks RAM Trucks recall

March 19, 2018 Joel Helmes

RAM Trucks sold in Australia by official RAM Trucks importer, American Special Vehicles are being recalled to fix a possible transmission issue. The recall action is being overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission […]

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Mercedes-Benz extends van recall action

March 19, 2018 Joel Helmes

Mercedes-Benz is writing to additional owners of Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Vito vans about recall action required for their vehicles. The recall is being overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and now involves […]

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class wins acclaim

March 16, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is expected to be a popular choice among ute buyers who want something a little more flash than the standard one-tonner. Sure, there’s a Navara underneath, but by all reports Mercedes-Benz has […]

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2018 RAM 1500 to land mid-year

March 16, 2018 Joel Helmes

The appetite for U.S.-sourced full-size pick-up trucks continues to grow and another model is set to hit the Aussie market in the middle of year. RAM today confirmed the RAM 1500 would be available locally […]

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LSX returns in 2018 Holden Colorado range

March 9, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Holden Colorado range will welcome back an LSX variant with an array of black styling highlights setting it aside from a standard Colorado. Landing in dealerships next week, the 2018 Holden Colorado LSX range […]

LightningElectric Ford Transit
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Electric Ford Transit to hit U.S. market this month

March 7, 2018 Joel Helmes

Delivery vans are an ideal platform for electrification and that’s why a new electric version of the Ford Transit is about to hit the U.S. market. The van is being marketed by a group called […]

2018 isuzu d-max
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2018 Isuzu D-MAX Review

March 5, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Isuzu Ute story is one of hard work and complete commitment to a vision, it really is a great Australian success story. And it’s this vehicle, the D-MAX ute, that has forged the way […]

LDV T60 ute
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LDV delighted with early 2018 sales

March 5, 2018 Joel Helmes

There is no doubt LDV has led the way for the other Chinese vehicle manufacturers with the commercial vehicle brand doing extremely well in Australia in recent times. The ute and van brand has enjoyed […]

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