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Ford Ranger sales storm ahead in Europe

August 14, 2016 Joel Helmes

The Ford Ranger is proving one of the most vehicles of 2016 across Europe. Sales data for July 2016 has just been released by Ford in Europe and shows that the Ranger pick-up achieved a […]

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2017 Holden Colorado maintains top safety score

August 11, 2016 Joel Helmes

The new Holden Colorado will land in Holden dealerships nationwide next month and comes with the peace of mind of a maximum safety score. The 2017 Holden Colorado has been handed a five-star ANCAP safety […]

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Holden reaffirms improved Colorado manners in new model

August 5, 2016 Joel Helmes

Holden is gearing up to release the 2017 Holden Colorado next month and have again reassured buyers that the new model will be significantly better than the model it replaces. As the sales data shows, Colorado […]

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Solid month for Light Commercial Vehicle sales in July

August 5, 2016 Joel Helmes

The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market remains buoyant with VFACTS data showing the nations dealerships delivered 16,874 LCVs in July 2016. That figure was 8.5% up on the July 2015 total of 15,554. The growth […]

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New US plant for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter production

July 29, 2016 Joel Helmes

Despite being the biggest-seller of commercial vehicles globally, Mercedes-Benz reckons they can find even more customers, especially in North America. That’s why the Germany company has just turned the first sod on a new production […]

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2017 Volkswagen Crafter Unveiled

July 29, 2016 Joel Helmes

There’s a new-generation of the Volkswagen Crafter on the way to Australia with the new model being officially unveiled in Europe this morning. In taking the covers off the new model, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles said […]

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New diesel variant added to Toyota HiAce bus range

July 27, 2016 Joel Helmes

The Toyota HiAce commuter bus range will welcome a new variant for 2017, as well as a more efficient diesel engine across the line-up. Announced today by Toyota Australia, the new addition to the range […]

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Toyota HiAce diesel now with improved fuel economy

July 27, 2016 Joel Helmes

Toyota has made some tweaks to the 3.0 litre turbo-diesel engine fitted to the Toyota HiAce, the end result being better fuel efficiency and fewer emissions. Recalibrated to meet Euro 5 emissions standards, the tweaks […]

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Volkswagen finds many LCV drivers towing incorrectly

July 27, 2016 Joel Helmes

It appears many van and ute drivers are regularly towing loads that are heavier than what their vehicle was designed to handle. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in the UK found conducted research and found 53% of […]

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Ford continues LCV dominance in Europe

July 18, 2016 Joel Helmes

Ford has continued to lead the pack in the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market across Europe. Sales data for the first half of 2016 shows Ford managed to take 13% of total LCV sales across […]

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