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Ute and Van News

Mercedes-Benz vans recalled over seat issue

July 10, 2018 Joel Helmes

A small number of 2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class vans are being recalled to fix a possibly dangerous fault relating to the operation of the airbags. In total, 77 vehicles sold in Australia between the 1st of […]

mercedes-benz sprinter hydrogen electric
Ute and Van News

Hydrogen-Electric Mercedes-Benz Sprinter debuts

July 10, 2018 Joel Helmes

There’s no doubt Daimler Trucks are at the forefront of EV tech, now the German auto giants have their eyes on electric delivery vans. And it’s the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter that looks set to be the […]

mercedes-benz sprinter
Ute and Van News

Small number of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans recalled

July 9, 2018 Joel Helmes

A handful of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans sold in Australia are being recalled after a possible issue was identified in the vans front doors. The recall is being overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission […]

2019 ssangyong musso
Ute and Van News

New-gen SsangYong Musso launched in UK

July 6, 2018 Joel Helmes

Ute (pick-up) buyers in the UK can now take a new-generation SsangYong Musso for a test drive with the vehicle arriving now in dealerships. SsangYong, now 73% owned by the Indian auto giants Mahindra, say […]

2018 Toyota HiLux Rogue
Ute and Van News

Slight LCV sales lift in June 2018

July 4, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Australian new vehicle sales industry had another strong month in June 2018 with overall sales hitting just over 130,000 units. Of those vehicles, 28,346 were light commercial vehicles (LCVs). And it was Toyota again […]

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Opinion and Advice

Car Loans For Those With Less Than Great Credit

July 3, 2018 Joel Helmes

There are some things you can do to help get the best possible car loans and all with the least amount of fuss. Here’s some tips that could help: Be upfront about your credit history […]

isuzu d-max 4x2
Ute and Van News

Survey finds Isuzu Ute buyers extremely happy

June 29, 2018 Joel Helmes

They’re the quiet achievers in the Aussie car market, yet Isuzu Ute is showing up its more fancied rivals on all-important customer satisfaction. That’s the major finding from new Roy Morgan research based on the […]

tesla pick-up
Ute and Van News

Tesla asks for suggestions on pick-up

June 27, 2018 Joel Helmes

The Tesla story is continuing to unfold, despite concerns about the EV manufacturers bottom-line putting question marks over new models, including the long-awaited pick-up. Tesla has already begun producing the Model 3, a more affordable […]

2019 citroen berlingo
Ute and Van News

New-generation Berlingo/Partner breaks cover

June 26, 2018 Joel Helmes

The French auto manufacturers Peugeot/Citroen have taken the covers off their new-generation van today. To be badged as the Citroen Berlingo and the Peugeot Partner, the new van moves into a third-generation for the LCV […]

Ute and Van News

Van drivers lead the way on safety

June 22, 2018 Joel Helmes

Crashes involving vans is on the way down in the UK, despite the fact the van fleet in the nation is growing swiftly. Road safety advocates at IAM RoadSmart have crunched the numbers and determined […]

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