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Isuzu Ute brings Capped Price Servicing

February 10, 2017 Joel Helmes

Isuzu Ute has just launched updated and improved versions of its two models – MU-X and D-MAX and with those comes a new Capped Price Servicing Offer. As part of what the ute/SUV brand has […]

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Toyota remains commercial vehicle leaders in January 2017

February 3, 2017 Joel Helmes

The Light Commercial Sales Data for January 2017 shows Toyota was again the dominant player in the Australian market. In total, Toyota controlled 26.9% of the van and ute market in the month as VFACTS […]

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Client reservations open for Mercedes-Benz first ute

February 3, 2017 Joel Helmes

In case you missed the news – Mercedes-Benz will make its first foray into the ute/pick-up market this year. With the help of Nissan, Mercedes-Benz will call its inaugural ute the Mercedes-Benz X-Class and we […]

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Mahindra wins manufacturing innovation award

January 31, 2017 Joel Helmes

Mahindra & Mahindra has been crowned ‘Innovator of the Year’ at the TIME India Awards 2017. TIME India and McKinsey & Co, the knowledge partner for the awards, assessed more than 15,000 manufacturers before deciding […]

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11% sales increase for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

January 20, 2017 Joel Helmes

The Volkswagen Caddy and T-Series have been the stars as Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles enjoyed a very healthy 11.4% increase in global sales last year. The 2016 sales data has just been confirmed by Volkswagen with […]

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Rebel Black RAM Accessories could be coming to Australia

January 7, 2017 Joel Helmes

This very cool version of the RAM 1500 pick-up truck is debuting at the Detroit Auto Show this week. Known as the RAM 1500 Rebel Black, the good news is Australian RAM Truck owners might […]

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Performax converted GM trucks recalled

January 6, 2017 Joel Helmes

A recall of 145 GM pick-up trucks imported and converted by Performax International is underway after a possible airbag fault was identified. The vehicles affected include 2014–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 pick-up trucks, as […]

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Isuzu Ute celebrates big 2016 sales result

January 6, 2017 Joel Helmes

They might have only two models available in Australia, however Isuzu Ute (IUA) is finding a rapidly increasing local customer base. The Isuzu D-MAX ute and MU-X SUV enjoyed significant sales increases in 2016 as […]

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Transmission fault recall for Ford Ranger

December 22, 2016 Joel Helmes

A recall of Ford Territory and Ford Ranger vehicles has been initiated after a possible automatic transmission issue was identified. In total, 10,520 vehicles sold in Australia are affected with the recall being overseen by […]

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RAM Trucks claim 2016 Best Tow-Vehicle Awards

December 16, 2016 Joel Helmes

If you need a vehicle to tow a hefty load then the experts from two separate publications this week recommended the RAM 2500 as the vehicle you want to invest in. The U.S. sourced pick-up […]

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