Stretched XL and XXL Amaroks on their way…but payload will be down. Hmmm
In a rather bold move by Volkswagen, we can now confirm that XL and XXL Amarok variants will be sold Down Under from next year. VW Australia is now in…
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Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept – Will it make the Raptor shudder?
The Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept has been revealed at SEMA overnight, and we think it makes the Navara Warrior look like a sticker pack. Nissan recently revealed its Australian-designed…
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Mopar Ram 1500 Rebel OTG Concept heading to SEMA
The Mopar Ram 1500 Rebel OTG (Off The Grid) concept is just one of 14 vehicles Mopar will have on display at SEMA from 6 November showing off a raft…
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Australian new car sales drop again in October
The Toyota HiLux has kept its spot as the country’s best-selling vehicle in the country while new car sales fell for the 19th consecutive month. Australian new car sales fell…
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ACCC taking Mazda to court for “unconscionable conduct”
The ACCC has initiated legal proceedings against Mazda Australia for alleged “unconscionable conduct […] and false or misleading representations” to car buyers. Mazda Australia is being taken to court by…
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Refreshed 2020 Ford Ranger to get US-spec leveller kit?
The refreshed 2020 Ford Ranger is due in Australia in November, and it’s believed the updated 4X4 pickup will be offered with a two-inch lift kit as a factory accessory…
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2019 Holden Trailblazer LTZ Review
Read our 2019 Holden Trailblazer LTZ Review with Price, Specs, Performance, Ride and Handling On- and Off-Road, Towing, Practicality, Safety and Verdict. 2019 Holden Trailblazer LTZ Specifications Pricing $52,490+ORC Warranty…
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Hyundai Veloster Grappler Concept Revealed
The Hyundai Veloster Grappler has been teased ahead of its reveal in November at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The 2019 Specialty Equipment Market…
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2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Review
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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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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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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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 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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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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