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Ford remains number one in UK CV market

May 9, 2016 Joel Helmes

The Ford success story in the UK has continued in April 2016 with the brand again holding off rivals to top passenger car and commercial vehicle sales. Ford’s UK light commercial vehicle sales in April […]

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UK love affair with vans and utes continues

May 7, 2016 Joel Helmes

One of the world’s most keenly contested vehicle sales races is fast becoming the race to secure commercial vehicle sales in the UK. New sales data shows that in April nearly 28,000 new vans hit […]

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V6 diesel engine for 2017 Volkswagen Amarok

May 3, 2016 Joel Helmes

Volkswagen has announced it will offer the 2017 Volkswagen Amarok with a V6 diesel engine. Set to arrive in Australian Volkswagen dealerships later in the year, Volkswagen tell us the new-generation 3.0 litre V6 engine […]

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2016 Holden Colorado LS-X Special Edition arrives

May 2, 2016 Joel Helmes

Holden dealerships are now taking delivery of the 2016 version of the Holden Colorado LS-X. The special edition model was first introduced last year and after proving popular is back again for 2016. This time […]

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Can-Am Commander steering fault recall

May 2, 2016 Joel Helmes

A recall of the Can-Am Commander has been initiated after a potentially serious steering fault was identified. Affecting model year 2013 Can-Am Commander vehicles equipped with Dynamic Power Steering (DPS), the recall is being overseen […]

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Fiat Doblo Cargo named Best Small Van

April 29, 2016 Joel Helmes

The Fiat Doblo Cargo has been named the Best Small Van in the 2016 Trade Van Driver Awards. Announced in the UK, the Trade Van Driver judges determined the Fiat Doblo was the top van […]

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Tick of approval for Isuzu from Aussie owners

April 28, 2016 Joel Helmes

Australian owners of the Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X have told Roy Morgan Research that their vehicle has proven reliable and they’ve had good experiences with Isuzu after sales service. The Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards […]

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Double Award Wins for Volkswagen Transporter

April 28, 2016 Joel Helmes

The Volkswagen Transporter has added another two trophies to the Volkswagen cabinet with double victories at the Trade Van Driver Awards 2016. Announced at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show in the UK, Transporter was named […]

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Triple Award Wins for Mercedes-Benz Vans

April 28, 2016 Joel Helmes

Mercedes-Benz vans have dominated the Trade Van Driver Awards 2016 in the UK. Announced at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) show, Mercedes-Benz went home with three awards – Best Large Van for Sprinter, Best Midsize Combi […]

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Holden confirms improved Colorado coming for 2017

April 26, 2016 Joel Helmes

It’s got a good engine and some other positives, yet even Holden would tell you the Colorado could be better. And that is exactly why an improved Holden Colorado has just been confirmed for an […]

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