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Light Commercial Vehicle sales continue 2016 charge

July 17, 2016 Joel Helmes

The number of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) being delivered to Australian customers continues to grow. VFACTS sales data shows that in June 2016 LCV sales increased 5.9% with 25,157 sales. While across the first six […]

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Wessex Water returns for more Renault Kangoo vans

July 17, 2016 Joel Helmes

The UK water company, Wessex Water, say proven low cost of ownership was the reason behind a decision to add more Renault Kangoo panel vans to its fleet. Servicing 2.7 million customers across England and […]

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Toyota HiAce remains best-selling light bus

July 16, 2016 Joel Helmes

The Toyota HiAce commuter bus has continued to be the top-selling Light Bus on the Australian market. VFACTS data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that the Toyota model managed to out-sell […]

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Mazda BT-50 and B Series utes recalled

July 12, 2016 Joel Helmes

Australian owners of the Mazda B Series and Mazda BT-50 utilities can expect to be contacted by Mazda Australia in regards to an airbag replacement recall. The recall comes as part of the global Takata […]

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Isuzu to build next-generation Mazda ute

July 11, 2016 Joel Helmes

Big news in commercial vehicles this afternoon with confirmation Mazda and Isuzu have signed an agreement that will see Isuzu build the next-generation Mazda ute. Mazda has issues a press release saying the agreement on […]

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Ford continues UK LCV domination in May

June 7, 2016 Joel Helmes

Ford has again proven the manufacturer to beat in the competitive UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in May 2016. Official car sales data shows new van registrations in the UK were up 1.9% in […]

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Kia Australia covets return of LCV offerings

June 6, 2016 Joel Helmes

Kia Australia boss Damien Meredith says he would love to have Kia light commercial vehicles (LCV) to offer Australian buyers. The only issue is that the brand doesn’t have access to any pick-ups or vans […]

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Tomcar preps for Aussie car manufacturing

May 27, 2016 Joel Helmes

Australian car manufacturing is a long way from being over, according to Tomcar Australia… The Melbourne-based company has just sent us an update on its plans to commence production of its LV1 off-road electric car […]

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2017 Volkswagen Amarok update unveiled

May 26, 2016 Joel Helmes

The Volkswagen Amarok is in line for a significant face-lift with photos released overnight showing the 2017 Volkswagen Amarok in detail for the first time. It is also the first time we have seen the […]

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Nissan gives sneak peek at new NV300 van

May 25, 2016 Joel Helmes

Nissan has released the above photo giving us a glimpse of the all-new NV300 mid-size van. Arriving in Europe in the third quarter of the year and set for an official unveiling in September at […]

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