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2019 Volkswagen Crafter Video Review

July 23, 2018 Joel Helmes

There’s a new big van and cab chassis offering in town with the arrival of the new-gen Volkswagen Crafter. The new-generation van lands with an additional 500kg maximum GVM – now 5.5 tonnes. There’s also […]

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No diesels for Iveco at German Motor Show

July 20, 2018 Joel Helmes

The International Motor Show Germany (IAA) is coming up and Iveco will use the event to show the potential of non-diesel powertrains. The Italian truck, bus and light commercial vehicle giants will instead 18 show […]

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Volkswagen confident about new-gen Crafter

July 20, 2018 Joel Helmes

Volkswagen Australia dealerships have welcomed the all-new Volkswagen Crafter. Boasting an additional 500kg maximum payload (now up to 5.5 tonnes) over the superseded model, Volkswagen believes the new Crafter will put some pressure on the […]

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class sales go online

July 19, 2018 Joel Helmes

Online new car and commercial vehicle sales look set be common in coming years. In the UK the trend towards using online car showrooms, configuration tools and even complete vehicle purchasing is well advanced, allowing […]

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2019 Volkswagen Crafter Van Launch Review

July 19, 2018 Joel Helmes

Volkswagen has a new large van to offer Aussie operators with the arrival of the new-generation Crafter. Available now in Australia, we got along to the Australian launch of new-gen model and had a drive […]

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Software recall for Mercedes-Benz X-Class utes

July 18, 2018 Joel Helmes

Owners of some Mercedes-Benz X-Class utes are being asked to bring their vehicle back to a dealership to fix a software issue. The recall affects just 57 Mercedes-Benz X-Class vehicles sold in Australia between the […]

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V6 Volkswagen Amarok Core confirmed

July 17, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Volkswagen Amarok V6 is proving a huge success among Aussie ute buyers, but some are saying the model is just a bit too plush for some applications. Enter the new V6-powered Volkswagen Amarok Core. […]

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New-gen Volkswagen Crafter launched in Australia

July 17, 2018 Joel Helmes

There’s a new player in the large van and light-duty cab-chassis market in Australia with the new-gen Volkswagen Crafter landing in local dealerships. The new vehicle, which is almost entirely different to the outgoing Crafter, […]

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Volkswagen Commercials enjoying solid 2018

July 16, 2018 Joel Helmes

Demand for the all-new Volkswagen Crafter has helped Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles achieve another strong sales result in June. While overall global sales for the giant Volkswagen concern across the first half of the year are […]

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Suning Logistics reveal MicroCar delivery pod

July 11, 2018 Joel Helmes

Could this be the future of parcel deliveries? An unmanned vehicle that will bring your good straight to your front door. Suning Logistics, a subsidiary of Chinese business, Suning Holdings Group, has just taken the […]

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