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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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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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 2020Â 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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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 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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New Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Engine Revealed
V8’s no more! The 1VD-FTV V8 power plant is one that outback travellers and 4WDers have become attached to, especially considering it has two turbos bolted to the side as…
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Jeep’s New Special Edition Night Eagle Models
Jeep has gone dark for a new special edition, but is it worth your money? Jeep has announced that for its new Grand Cherokee and Cherokee models there will be…
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Are we missing out on something special?
Is the Volkswagen Tarok just another case of wanting what we can’t have? In Australia we seem to be under the guise that bigger is better and therefore what we…
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Victorian Luxury Car Tax cash grab
In the recently released 2019/2020 budget by the Victorian State Government, there are proposed changes to the Luxury Car Tax amounts. These changes have been deemed purely a cash grab…
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300 Series LandCruiser getting closer…
It’s no secret that the current 200 Series is getting a touch long in the tooth. Looking back at previous LandCruisers, most models have been updated to a new model…
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More electric vehicles being used in the mines
You may remember a story we did nigh on 12 months ago with Voltra rolling out fully electric vehicles in the mines. The first lot went to the BHP Olympic…
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Ford Ranger and BT-50 recalled due to brake issues
Some 124,000 Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 utes are being recalled due to brake issues across the 2016-2018 year models. The recalls affect the front brakes of both models, with…
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Mitsubishi Triton recall over side steps – MY16
Mitsubishi Motors Australia have announced a recall for the Mitsubishi Triton, where the rivets that hold the side steps on have been found to fail due to corrosion in the…
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Isuzu X-RUNNER limited edition launches
Off the back of the new MY19 Isuzu range, comes the Isuzu X-RUNNER limited edition. With production set at just 645 units, the new X-RUNNER is available from $54,990 drive…
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Cummins V8 to hit the Aussie market in greater numbers
Let’s face it, when thinking engine conversion to a big American V8, most people think Duramax; there’s plenty of them around, and they make great numbers for what they are.…
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Ken Block’s Raptor…
Now for some Friday frivolity … Ken Block’s Raptor. Everything you wanted to know about it, annnnnnnnd some footage of a bloke fanging it around the US desert – specifically,…
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