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2019 mercedes-benz sprinter
Ute and Van News

Van of the Year Award for new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

September 29, 2018 Joel Helmes

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) buyers in Australia will soon have an award winning new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to test-drive. The new third-generation Sprinter was only revealed last week, now comes news the new […]

2019 chevy silverado
Ute and Van News

Study finds why Yanks love pick-up truck

September 29, 2018 Joel Helmes

Pick-Up Truck – We’re not far behind with our love for Utes and pick-ups, however North America remains the centre of the pick-up truck universe. But why are pick-up trucks like the Chevy Silverado, Ford F-Series, […]

2018 mazda bt-50 gt
Ute and Van Reviews

2018 Mazda BT-50 GT Dual Cab Review

September 28, 2018 Joel Helmes

2018 Mazda BT-50 GT – The Mazda BT-50 GT is the flagship offering in the Mazda BT-50 range and prices kick-off at $54,990. Kick in another $2,000 if you want an auto transmission. My test […]

nissan navara black edition
Ute and Van Reviews

2018 Nissan Navara ST Black Edition Review

September 27, 2018 Joel Helmes

2018 Nissan Navara – The big-selling Nissan Navara is now available in two special edition models – Silverline and Black Edition. The new offerings come along at the same time as a series of changes […]

volkswagen amarok towing
Ute and Van News

Volkswagen Amarok named best pick-up to tow with

September 26, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Volkswagen Amarok has won a respected tow car award in the United Kingdom. The 2019 Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year awards have been announced and it was the Volkswagen offering that […]

peugeot cordless drill
Ute and Van News

Power Tool – Peugeot launch Power Tool range

September 24, 2018 Joel Helmes

Power Tool – Peugeot is one of the world’s leading LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) manufacturers and now they also make power tools too! The French auto brand has announced at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show […]

2019 mercedes-benz sprinter van
Ute and Van News

Third-gen Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in Australia soon

September 24, 2018 Joel Helmes

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – One of Australia’s favourite commercial vehicles is about to welcome a host of changes with the new-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter landing next month. The big changes to the van and cab chassis offering […]

mitsubishi triton pick-up l200
Ute and Van News

More accolades for Mitsubishi Triton

September 21, 2018 Joel Helmes

Mitsubishi Triton – There’s a significant update on the horizon for the Mitsubishi Triton. We have details on that update here. Regardless of the tweaks and changes, the constantly popular ute has just added another […]

2018 volkswagen amarok dark label
Ute and Van Reviews

2018 Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label Review

September 21, 2018 Joel Helmes

The 2018 Volkswagen Amarok is achieving some big sales numbers, primarily on the back of the availability of a V6 engine. And after sampling the V6 version of the Amarok this week I can see […]

nissan nv200 van
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Nissan Australia confident vans will return

September 20, 2018 Joel Helmes

The boss of Nissan Australia says he believes the brand will once again have a van to offer Aussie buyers. The only question remains – when exactly will it happen? Speaking at the launch of […]

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