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Big torque numbers a furphy for most ute buyers

August 8, 2018 Joel Helmes

Big torque – We’ve seen pretty much all the ute/pick-up manufacturers banging on about torque figures. Everyone wants to have the biggest Nm figure to go on their brochure, but did you know big torque […]

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Isuzu Ute UK launch D-MAX Utah Luxe

August 7, 2018 Joel Helmes

D-MAX Utah – There’s a new special edition ute coming online in the UK with Isuzu Ute unveiling the D-MAX Utah Luxe. The big-selling ute/pick-up and SUV brand has a range of different variants of […]

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LDV sales boom continued in July

August 6, 2018 Joel Helmes

Who said Aussie ute and van buyers wouldn’t give Chinese-built vehicles a go? LDV is continuing to prove that any bias against the Chinese product is slipping away with sales of the brand’s utes and […]

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Mazda promising great deals on BT-50 this Saturday

August 6, 2018 Joel Helmes

If a new Mazda BT-50 has been on your agenda, then this Saturday might be the day to head into a dealer and talk a deal. The Japanese brand’s annual sales promotion, ‘M Day’ is […]

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Which Utes have AEB in Australia?

August 3, 2018 Joel Helmes

Autonomous Emergency Braking is a potentially lifesaving technology. We’re starting to see AEB on passenger cars at a steady rate and even a number of heavy trucks now boast the braking tech as standard. But […]

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2018 Mitsubishi Triton GLX Single Cab 4WD Review

August 3, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab is a ute you must test-drive if a new workhorse is on the agenda. And should you decide to go with the ‘Mitsi‘ the 4×4 version is probably worth investing […]

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LCV sales flat in July 2018

August 3, 2018 Joel Helmes

The VFACTS data for July 2018 is in and shows the LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) segment was fairly flat in the month. Overall, 17,035 new utes and vans were delivered to Aussie customers in the month, […]

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2019 Chevy Silverado gets high-tech towing aids

August 3, 2018 Joel Helmes

Buyers of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will have access to some new technology that should make towing a trailer easier and safer. Announced this morning by General Motors in the U.S., there’s no confirmation […]

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V6 Mercedes-Benz X-Class here in December

August 1, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class will welcome a new flagship variant in December when the X 350 d 4MATIC arrives in Australia. Set to be offered in two variants, Progressive and Power, prices will kick off from […]

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Trailer Blindspot Tech for Ford Ranger

August 1, 2018 Joel Helmes

The 2019 Ford Ranger will feature a clever new driver aid when the model goes on sale in North America later in the year. There’s no word yet on Australian availability of the system, as […]

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