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Nissan Navara EnGuard Concept unveiled

September 22, 2016 Joel Helmes

Nissan could have a specific version of the Navara available for applications such as emergency and disaster recovery services. Known as the Nissan Navara EnGuard Concept, the vehicle was unveiled today at the Hannover Motor […]

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Ford F-Series Medium-Duty truck sales take off in 2016

September 20, 2016 Joel Helmes

It’s a model that we are sure the team at Ford Australia would love to get their hands on as sales of the medium-duty F-Series storm ahead in the U.S. Ford USA has reported a […]

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Ford Ranger recalled over seatback fault

September 13, 2016 Joel Helmes

The Ford Ranger has joined its Mazda BT-50 cousin in being recalled over a possible issue with the rear seat latch. The Ford Ranger recall affects more than 58,000 double-cab vehicles within the PX and […]

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Mazda BT-50 recalled over seatback fault

September 13, 2016 Joel Helmes

A recall of more than 36,000 Mazda BT-50 utes sold in Australia has been initialized after a possibly dangerous seat latch issue was identified. The recall affects only dual-cab variants of the Mazda BT-50 that […]

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Great Wall welcomes arrival of Steed utes

August 22, 2016 Joel Helmes

There’s another offering in the keenly contested ute market in Australia with Great Wall confirming the first shipment of its new ‘Steed’ ute has arrived. The Chinese-built ute will be available from next month and […]

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Special offer available now on Dodge RAM

August 19, 2016 Joel Helmes

Now looks an ideal time to purchase a Dodge RAM with the official Australian importer of the US-sourced pick-up truck being offered with special drive-away prices. Available from American Special Vehicles dealerships across Australia, the […]

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Dodge RAM fuel economy impresses Tony and Gaye

August 19, 2016 Joel Helmes

The team at Shogun Conversions have another happy customer with Tony Irving and his wife, Gaye, delighted with their Dodge RAM. The RAM 2500 diesel was sourced, converted to RHD and imported into Australia by […]

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Ford Ranger 4×4 XLS Special Edition available next month

August 18, 2016 Joel Helmes

After beating Toyota HiLux in the 4×4 ute race in July by 46 sales, Ford is out to maintain that lead and believe this new special edition Ford Ranger will only help. Announced this morning, […]

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Foton unveils comprehensive Tunland accessories range

August 17, 2016 Joel Helmes

Foton will use this weekends National 4×4 Outdoors Show and Fishing and Boating Expo in Melbourne to show of a comprehensive range of accessories available for the Tunland ute. The Chinese vehicle manufacturer telling us […]

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Recall of Performax converted Ford F-Series Trucks underway

August 16, 2016 Joel Helmes

Australian owners of Ford F-Series trucks imported, converted and sold by Performax International will be required to return their vehicle to have a possible issue with the steering box attended to. Affecting a total of […]

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