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Mitsubishi/Nissan to share future ute/pick-up

March 11, 2017 Joel Helmes

The changes being brought to Mitsubishi following last year’s take-over by Nissan are starting to come with reports the manufacturers will build the next-generation Navara/Triton utes together. Nissan has the controlling interest in Mitsubishi and […]

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Significant orders for Workhorse Group electric pick-up

March 10, 2017 Joel Helmes

We’ve been covering the continuing development of the U.S.-based Workhorse Group and now comes news of significant orders for the company’s electric vehicles. Interestingly, while Workhorse is making its name with its delivery trucks (details […]

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Camshaft fault sparks Fiat Ducato recall

March 7, 2017 Joel Helmes

Concerns Fiat Ducato 2.3 litre engine could suddenly stop… A recall of some Fiat Ducato vehicles sold in Australia has been initiated after a possibly serious engine issue was identified. The recall affects Fiat Ducato […]

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Mercedes-Benz names Best Van Dealers 2016

March 2, 2017 Joel Helmes

Mercedes-Benz Vans Dealer of the Year awards announced… It was a successful year for Mercedes-Benz Vans in Australia last year and now the commercial vehicle brand has recognised its best performing dealerships of 2016. The […]

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute debuts in Australia

February 25, 2017 Joel Helmes

Mercedes-Benz X-Class completes promotional tour… A sign that Mercedes-Benz sees the Australian market as a big priority for its new X-Class ute with a pre-production/concept version landing in Australia this week. The Concept X-Class is […]

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Speed sensor fault recall for Mazda BT-50

February 22, 2017 Joel Helmes

Second generation Mazda BT-50 utes recalled in Australia… A recall that will affect over 1,000 Mazda BT-50 utes sold in Australia has been initiated after a possible speed sensor issue was identified. The recall affects […]

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Mahindra welcomes new Adelaide dealership

February 21, 2017 Joel Helmes

Plaza Auto joins Mahindra dealer network… The rising Mahindra SUV/pick-up and tractor brand welcomes a new dealership in the key market of Adelaide. Expanding the Mahindra footprint into South Australia, Plaza Auto Mahindra is located at […]

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Fixed Price Servicing offer for Iveco Daily

February 21, 2017 Joel Helmes

Iveco introduces Fixed Price Servicing but only for limited time… Owners and buyers of the Iveco Daily can now lock in their servicing costs as part of a new ‘Five Star Service’ promotion from the […]

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2017 Mitsubishi Triton GLS Sports Edition here

February 15, 2017 Joel Helmes

Special edition Mitsubishi Triton GLS 4×4 Double Cab lands… The popular Mitsubishi Triton is now being offered in a special edition model known as the GLS Sports Edition. Available in Mitsubishi dealers now, the special […]

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Ford Ranger FX4 Special Edition arrives

February 15, 2017 Joel Helmes

Ford Australia brings special edition Ranger to market… Ford’s top-selling model in Australia, the Ford Ranger, welcomes a special edition variant – the Ranger FX4. Confirmed this morning by Ford Australia, the Ranger FX4 will […]

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