Diesel is not dead!
Contrary to the writings and musings of more than a few pundits, journalists and commentators within the automotive industry, diesel is not dead. Their comments on diesel dying out was…
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New-look 2018 Mazda BT-50 revealed for Australian Market
Designed and developed locally, the new 2018 Mazda BT-50 has copped a new snout in an effort to appeal more to those wanting a more masculine kind of look to their…
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The two-door Range Rover returns
After a nearly 40 year hiatus, the two-door Range Rover has returned, however a little different than the original. Back in the 70’s the Range Rover only came in a…
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JK Wranglers recalled over further airbag issues
Coming off the back of the Takata airbag recall fiasco, there have been more developments with JK Wranglers recalled over further airbag issues. The further recall affects both JK Wranglers…
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2018 ISUZU D-MAX & MU-X: First look and drive
We’ve been behind the wheel of Isuzu’s new, updated MU-X and D-Max for a first look and drive of the new MY18 year model. The new MY18 D-MAX & MU-X…
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The new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD just looks mean!
Recently HSV announced pricing on the Chevrolet Silverado slated for release Down Under later this year, with the possibility of us getting the upgraded looks of the 2019 year model. Just…
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We drove the 2018 Mercedes X-Class, here is what you need to know
The 4X4 ute segment continues to grow in Australia, in terms of both sales and offerings. While sales figures continue to grow, more manufacturers are looking to move into that…
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190kW Amarok is coming
After Volkswagen gave the Amarok V6 a shot in the arm to increase towing capacity to 3.5-tonnes for the 2018 model, Volkswagen have just let us in on a little…
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The end of the smiley face: 2018 BT-50 Teaser
For Australia, Mazda’s 2018 BT-50 is about to get a make-over. Due for release in May it will be the second face-lift to the Mazda ute since its inception in…
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Ranger Raptor Pricing: $74,990
Ford have lifted the veil on their go-fast Ranger Raptor pricing: $74,990. This is considerably lower than the many rumours that had been floating around, pinging it around $14,000 more…
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Concept: Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak
Volkswagen have just released a new MQB-based pickup concept: The Atlas Tanoak. Released at the New York International Auto Show this week, the new Tanoak concept is actually rather easy…
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Outback testing in the 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler
It’s mid-January in Alice Springs. The temperature must be 45 degrees C. Parked innocuously in the stifling heat are two Jeep Wrangler Rubicons, one short wheelbase, one long wheelbase. Nothing…
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HSV Silverado pricing released
HSV have finally released Silverado pricing today with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT model starting at $114,990. This is cheaper than what was expected for the entry level Silverado, and…
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Mercedes AMG G63 pricing announced
Pricing has just been announced on the Mercedes-AMG G63. The distinctive shape and stance of the infamous G-Wagen has changed very little in almost 40 years of production, however for the…
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The 2020 Ford Bronco teaser released…
It’s been rumoured about, hoped for, pined after and generally day dreamed about for over two decades now; the return of the Ford Bronco. Finally, just last week, we got…
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Have a closer look at the 2018 Navara’s new dual-rate coils
When we drove the V3 updated 2018 Navara a couple of weeks ago, we found it to be vastly improved. Along with the faster steering, there is one thing that…
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Unstoppable HiLux: Three transfer cases and 511:1 ratio drive
You read right, 511:1 (Five hundred and eleven to one – not five point one one to one) ratio unstoppable HiLux. The old 3RZ-FE powered 2.7-litre four-pot HiLux engine has,…
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2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Review
This is the Jeep Compass Trailhawk, the small 4WD that fills the boots of a decidely forgettable unit sold previously. We got an invite in the mail, and thought what…
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2018 Nissan Navara: Have they finally fixed it?
There’s no getting around it, the original D23 Nissan Navara that came out in 2015 missed the mark. Unloaded, it was a great car. It was efficient, grunty and comfortable.…
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HSV SportsCat and SportsCat+ pricing revealed!
HSV have just released the all-new Colorado SportsCat and SportsCat+ pricing. With HSV’s niche design and engineering capabilities there are many styling and chassis upgrades over the standard Colorado, with…
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This Land Rover Discovery has cracked a million kilometres
A million kilometres. It’s the holy grail of diesel longevity, the ultimate in pub bragging rights. Many talk about it, but few engines properly get there without major work in…
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Range Rover Sport PHEV first to climb to Heaven’s Gate
If you’ve not seen the Range Rover Challenges over the years, then you have really been missing out. Not to be outdone by the Evoque, the Range Rover Sport PHEV…
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STAR WARS vs Nissan: Nissan Titan AT-M6
The Nissan Titan is a rather remarkable ‘truck’ all by itself; add livery and a build to resemble a walker from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and you get the…
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2018 Ford Ranger Raptor: Here it is
Ford’s Ranger Raptor is here, now without camouflage or speculation to hide behind. There’s plenty to get through on this highly anticipated ute, which is the first of (probably a…
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Holden Colorado chosen as new police divisional van
The Holden Colorado has been called up to be the new police divisional van for Victoria Police. Holden will supply 290 Colorado’s to be used as their replacement for the…
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2015 Toyota Fortuner and Hilux Recalled
Toyota Australia has issued a recall for some 2,526 Fortuners and 17,554 Hiluxes built between June and December 2015. A fault within the airbag sensor integrated circuits (ICs) is the…
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GM Marketplace: Let your 4X4 order your morning coffee for you
General Motors in the US have just released GM Marketplace. It is a new commerce feature that will let owners of more than 2 million vehicles order and pay for…
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Ford Australia teases 2018 Ranger Raptor video
Globally Ford have started building anticipation for the 2018 Ranger Raptor with the unveiling of a video on the Ford Australia Facebook page. Their most recent teaser of the new…
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Grand Cherokee Trackhawk recalled
You may recall the write up last month on the new 522kW supercharged 6.2L V8 Jeep, destined for our shores early this year. After 1,242 of them have been sold…
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2018 Haval H9 Review
Haval is here, and their proper 4WD offering has been improved. It’s called the H9, and is a seven-seat 4X4 roughly the same size as a Ford Everest. The brand…
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Spied: Jeep JT Scrambler
After Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet each released a new ‘Pickup’ (read: Ute) over the past month it would appear that Fiat Chrysler now want in on the the action. There’s…
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2018 Haval H9 released; doesn’t look terrible
Haval Motors Australia have just launched the updated version of the critically acclaimed H9. The 2018 Haval H9 features an increase in power to 180kW (up from 160kW), an increase…
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2019 Silverado to come with new 3.0 Litre TD Duramax
With the release of the 1500 Series Chevy Silverado at the Detroit Auto Show, we’ve obtained some rather exciting news on the Silverado line up. Namely that the 1500 series…
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Revealed: 2019 Ford Ranger
Last week out of the Detroit Auto Show, we’ve been given a look at the 2019 Ford Ranger. The US version of the updated pickup was put on display alongside…
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Land Rover’s 400 HP Defender: Yep, it’s a thing.
So, we’ve got some good news, and some bad news. First, the good; Land Rover’s 400 HP Defender is a thing. Really. Land Rover has 150 5.0-Litre V8’s ready to…
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HSV SportsCat, Silverado pricing revealed
It looks like an HSV dealer may have slipped up with HSV SportsCat, Camaro and Silverado pricing revealed on a dealer’s Facebook page. Images have surfaced showing the Camaro SportsCat,…
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Land Rover kicks off 70th with 1948 prototype restoration
With 2018 being the 70th anniversary of Land Rover, the folks at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works have managed to get their mitts on an original 1948 prototype. The prototype…
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Cool Runnings: The Arctic Hilux
We recently took a trip to Iceland and drove the most capable Arctic trucks on the planet. Funnily enough, it wasn’t a bad day at work… Have a gander at…
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New 2018 Toyota HiLux range announced: Rugged, Rogue, Rugged X
In an effort to keep up with the Joneses, Toyota has revealed a new range of specification levels for the 2018 Toyota HiLux. Manufacturers of Australia’s best-selling vehicle have obviously…
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Volkswagen Amarok V6TDI recall
The ACCC have issued a Volkswagen Amarok V6TDI recall via productsafety.gov.au. The recall relates to the power steering system and impacts Amaroks with the V6TDI engine. Essentially there is a…
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For when you want a brand new 40 series: The ICON FJ
Starting out with his Toyota LandCruiser restoration shop, TLC, Jonathon Ward then changed to the ICON brand some ten years ago. Based out of California in the US, there was…
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Mercedes releases info on the 2019 G-Class
Some images and details of 2019 G-Class have been released by Mercedes-Benz two weeks out from the Detroit Auto Show. Interestingly, the official images maintain the spy wrap, whereas the…
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Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6 released… and it’s mental.
The concept first appeared back in 2016, and again at SEMA this year, now production of the Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6 has officially been announced. You know Hennessey, those folks who…
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New Suzuki Jimny spotted at Hiroshima Factory
The new Suzuki Jimny has been spotted at the Suzuki factory in Hiroshima, revealing a very square body style reminiscent of days gone by. It does appear to have a…
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Ford Ranger catches fire in Cairns
Just one day after Ford issued a recall for it’s Ranger ute for the risk of fire, one has been seen burning in northern Queensland. Now, first things first. We…
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Ford Ranger recalled due to possible fire risk
The Ford Ranger has been recalled, due to a fire risk relating to the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) and dry vegetation being caught around it. Ford has issued an urgent…
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado; newer, sleeker, but will we get it?
After HSV having just announced that the Silverado will be brought out down under, the yanks have done confused the lot of us. They’ve gone and announced the 2019 Chevrolet…
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When a drive around the block just wont do: Amarok V6 Extended Test Drive
Since the advent of the car dealership, folks have been taking 4X4’s for test drives. This usually involved a 10 minute around the block with a rep next to you,…
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Mopar builds JL Wrangler, and it’s awesome!
Mopar is the brand behind accessories for Jeep and they’ve already built and put on display two rather awesome JL Wranglers. While we were so excited to see the brand…
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All new Pik-Up by Mahindra announced
Mahindra have just launched the all new Pik-Up under its fully owned subsiduary – Mahindra Automotive Australia Pty Ltd (MAAPL). The newest version of the Pik-Up is offering new body…
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