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Isaac Bober’s 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Review with pricing, specs, practicality, performance, on- and off-road ride and handling, safety and verdict. 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Specifications Price $58,950+ORC (as tested) Warranty…

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2019 Ford Everest Titanium Long-Term Review

We have three months with the Everest Titanium to find out if the bi-turbo engine, the seven-seat layout and its rough-road ability make it a must-buy for families. What are…

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Offroad Xperience, Albanien Mercedes Benz X Klasse – Exterie

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Driving an X-Class in Albania

How does the Mercedes-Benz X-Class X350d deal with earthquakes, torrential rain, rock falls and tracks being washed away before our eyes? Disclaimer: The photos you’re looking at were taken two…

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2020 Land Rover Defender 110 Pricing Revealed

Pricing and features for the 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 has been revealed ahead of the all-new Defender arriving in Australia next year. Land Rover Australia has announced pricing for…

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2020 Isuzu D-Max Revealed

The 2020 Isuzu D-Max has been revealed overnight marking the first all-new model since the current model launched eight years ago…it won’t get here for another 12 months. The 2020…

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2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Revealed… On-sale in December

Nissan Australia showed off its new range-topping Navara N-Trek Warrior which has been developed, tested and built here in Australia. By Dave Morley: With the high-riding, dune-bashing, 75-grand Ford firmly…

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Petrol-only Nissan Patrol was the right choice, says Nissan Australia

Nissan Australia claims its faith in a petrol-only Nissan Patrol has paid off with sales improving but it still lags the LandCruiser 200 Series. By Dave Morley: It wasn’t exactly…

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2019 Toyota Prado fuel pipe recall

Toyota Australia is recalling 1899 Toyota Prados built between March and April 2019 because of the fuel pipe being improperly tightened and the potential for it to leak. Toyota Australia…

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New 2020 Isuzu D-MAX revealed

The new 2020 Isuzu D-MAX has now been revealed, albeit to the Thai market first. It’s no surprise the new 2020 Isuzu D-MAX has been revealed to the Thai market…

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Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton lead 4×4 sales in September

Toyota HiLux might have been the best-selling new vehicle in September but Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton were the best-selling 4x4s. The Australian new vehicle sales market continued its 18th…

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All Holden Colorado 4x4s purchased from today (October 1) until 31 December will receive seven-years' free scheduled servicing.

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Holden Colorado 4×4 gets seven years’ free servicing

All Holden Colorado 4x4s purchased from today (October 1) until 31 December will receive seven years’ free scheduled servicing. Holden has introduced seven years’ free scheduled servicing on its Colorado…

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US 4Runner Venture: sign of things to come

So we don’t get the US 4Runner down under, however, the new US-based Venture Edition appears to be a sign of things to come to Australia. The new Toyota 4Runner…

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2020 Nissan Titan Revealed…coming to Oz next year?

The 2020 Nissan Titan has been revealed boasting a new look inside and out and the same engine as the Y62 Nissan Patrol – expect to see the big Nissan…

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2011-2014 Mitsubishi Triton in critical recall for Takata airbag

Mitsubishi Australia is imploring owners of 2011 – 2014 Mitsubishi Tritons that they are now under critical recall and should stop driving their vehicle immediately. More than 50,000 Mitsubishi Tritons…

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Your Guide To Adblue What Is It Who Needs It And How To Refill It 1

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What is AdBlue and what does it do?

Otherwise known as AdBlue (the marketing name), diesel exhaust fluid which helps to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions is the result of ever-tightening emissions laws in Europe. Diesel exhaust fluid which…

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2020 Nissan Patrol Revealed

The 2020 Nissan Patrol was revealed overnight in Abu Dhabi boasting two petrol engines, a new look and “even higher levels of sophistication”. The 2020 Nissan Patrol was revealed last…

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New Toyota RAV4 fails moose test

The new Toyota RAV4 has plenty of people raving but, once again, Teknikens Varld in Sweden has thrown a fly in the ointment, with the RAV4 failing its moose test.…

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Lego Technic Land Rover Defender has low-range and more

The only way to get a new Land Rover Defender before the end of the year is to buy one you have to build yourself. Enter the Lego Technic Land…

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2020 Land Rover Defender Revealed

The all-new Land Rover Defender was revealed earlier this month at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the Defender 110 due in Australia in June 2020 with prices expected to run…

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New Volkswagen Logo for commercial vehicles revealed

An all-new Volkswagen Logo has been revealed for its commercial vehicle arm following the unveiling of a new passenger car brand logo as the business transitions to a “provider of…

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Ford Ranger Wildtrak X on-sale now from $65,290+ORCs

The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X has arrived at Ford dealerships boasting new wheels and flared arches, a snorkel and more…pricing is from $65,290+ORCs. Available with either a 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel…

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Mitsubishi Pajero recall sparks call for mandatory data sharing by AAAA

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has issued a call for mandatory data sharing following the recall of the MY17 Mitsubishi Pajero this week, claiming vehicle-owner safety is being put…

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Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger dominate new car sales in August

While new car sales in August dropped by a whopping 10.1 percent compared to 2018, dual-cab pick-ups continued to dominate sales. Both the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger dominated new…

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2020 Nissan Patrol photos leaked

The internet has struck again with pictures of the refreshed 2020 Nissan Patrol flooding the ‘net via a Middle East holding yard, and shows off the interior for the first…

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2020 Land Rover Defender Teased

The 2020 Land Rover Defender has been teased in a video ahead of its global reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 10 September.

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2017 Mitsubishi Pajero recalled because of potential suspension failure

The 2017-2018 Mitsubishi Pajero is being recalled because of poor welding that could see the front suspension break and cause steering failure.

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Jaguar Land Rover developing 3D head-up display

Jaguar Land Rover has begun developing a next-generation 3D head-up display that could be used for both traffic and safety information but also playing 3D movies in your vehicle. As…

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Fernando Alonso completes Dakar test with Toyota Gazoo Racing

Two-time Formula One World Champion, Fernando Alonso has completed three days of desert testing in a Toyota HiLux with Toyota Gazoo Racing. Two-time Formula One World Champion, Fernando Alonso has…

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Bullet and bomb-proof 2019 BMW X5 Protection VR6 revealed

If you’ve got pots of money or live somewhere dodgy then the armoured 2019 BMW X5 Protection VR6 might just be the thing for you. The 2019 BMW X5 Protection…

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Volkswagen Amarok V6 manual coming to Australia in December

Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the Amarok V6 manual will arrive here in December but only the Core variant will get the manual transmission. Volkswagen has confirmed the Amarok V6 manual…

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My2020 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Static Front Three Quarter

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Updated 2020 Ford Ranger Detailed…Here in December

The updated 2020 Ford Ranger has been detailed boasting new equipment and updated suspension and safety equipment across the range. Ford has released details of the updated 2020 Ford Ranger which…

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Volkswagen ID. Buggy shown at Pebble Beach

Volkswagen continues its push towards electric motoring showing off its retro-styled, all-electric ID. BUGGY at the Pebble Beach look-fest across the weekend. Volkswagen’s ID. family is all about bringing electric…

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Nissan ends Titan V8 diesel

In a somewhat shock move, at least for Australian punters holding hope to buy a Titan directly from Nissan, Nissan has ended the reign of the Titan XD’s Cummins V8…

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RAM 1500 & 2500 brake recall

Despite selling hand over fist, the RAM 1500 and 2500 models have had a recall notice issued due to a loose clip on the pushrod of the brake master cylinder.…

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Amphibious Mitsubishis you need to see

We look at many of the concept four-wheel drives released these days, and quite often collectively wonder “what in Gods name were they thinking?!” From the Team Isuzu D-MAX Concept…

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Rams selling like hotcakes

Despite many pundits and journalists alike (this one included) calling for the introduction of bigger four-wheel drive utes being brought down under, many manufacturers have been dragging their feet. Perhaps…

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2018 Toyota HiLux Rugged, Rugged X and Rogue

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Class-action launched against Toyota

It was only a matter of time until a law firm launched a class-action lawsuit against Toyota over the myriad of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) issues plaguing their 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV D4-D…

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Kia Telluride Based Truck Renderings 990x557

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Kia to have a crack at ute market

It seems that Kia and Hyundai are planning on having a crack at the booming ute market. Both brands have in recent years, stepped away from their Four-Wheel Drive SUVs,…

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Angry Prado; GX Off Road Concept

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado has long been seen as the more woosy, less capable, more ‘soccer-mum’ sibling to the venerable Toyota LandCruiser*. So it’s more than a little surprising to…

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Ford show off Electric F150 Power

We’ve all heard about the vast amount of torque EVs produce, and Ford has proven it Whenever something seems to change, or advancements occur, there will always be those who…

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My2017 Amarok Recall

This recall could leave you a little hot under the collar pants Volkswagen has announced a recall on a select number of Amaroks manufactured with the MY17 plate. Thankfully for all involved…

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New Navara Electric Ute

One Dongfeng Rich 6 EV please While Rivian and Tesla talk a big game and argue among themselves about who will release the first all-electric pick-up/ute, Nissan and Chinese manufacturer…

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2020 Pajero Sport Update

Thank goodness they’ve kept the tail lights … said nobody ever Mitsubishi’s mid-sized SUV ute crossover is getting a refresh, and while its looks are getting a change up, the…

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Ford targeting the youth with ‘Sporty’ new Ranger model

Will this new spec Ranger help Ford topple Toyota’s stranglehold? Ford has released a new special edition model of its much-loved Ranger, the Ranger Sport. But don’t be fooled by…

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BMW X7 Ute?

Are BMW about to follow their rival into the lucrative ute market? With the rewarding nature of the Australian ute market, it’s hard to be surprised when a new manufacturer,…

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VW Amarok Ultimate 580 Review

Introducing the most powerful mid-size ute currently available in Australia. Gone are the days of 4WD utes driving like, well, utes. In the past few years we’ve seen manufacturers try…

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RAM 1500 EcoDiesel launches in Aus

In what has been a patient waiting period for more than a few punters, the RAM 1500 EcoDiesel variant has launched in Australia. The new 3.0-litre V6 diesel pushes out…

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Toyota expected to roll out AdBlue

With all the recent talk about electric vehicles set to take over the four-wheel drive landscape, and many pundits yelling that ‘Diesel is dead!’ from the tops of many a…

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Mitsubishi ordered to refund Triton owner

In what appears to be a first for Australia, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has ordered a Mitsubishi dealership to refund the purchase price of a man’s Triton…

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Custom 79 Series LandCruiser with the lot

After multiple remote trips, Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch customised their 79 Series LandCruiser into a comfortable escape machine built to ‘go anywhere, do anything’. THE OWNERS: GRANT AND…

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