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Jeep Australia blaming social media for poor sales
Jeep Australia has slumped to less than 9000 sale so far this year and is blaming Australian social media users for the poor result. Words by Dave Morley: Jeep bosses want Australians to stop picking on them. The brand in…
Holden drops Commodore in favour of 4x4s and SUVs
Holden has announced it will drop the Commodore in 2020 to focus instead on 4x4s and SUVs which make up 76% of its new vehicle sales. Holden has announced it will drop the Commodore in 2020 along with the Astra,…
Should you chip or flash tune your 4×4?
We decode the current options when it comes to getting the best out of your diesel engine. So, should you chip or flash tune your 4×4? Words by Wes Whitworth and Martin Donnon: Until very recently the quest for more…
ARB offers front-axle-load increase via Old Man Emu
ARB has released new front-axle-load upgrades which increase carrying capacity by 170kg via a certified Old Man Emu suspension kit for Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and LandCruiser (200 and 79). With the crackdown on overloaded vehicles, it’s vital to keep…
2019 Suzuki Jimny Long-Term Review
We have three months with the 2019 Suzuki Jimny to work out whether tiny-tot, retro-looking off-roader can cut it as a daily-driver and weekend warrior. What are we testing? 2019 Suzuki Jimny (automatic) Who’s running it? The whole team Why…
2019 SEMA Show Wrap…All the fun of the fair
The 2019 SEMA Show has been and gone and we’ve got the key takeaways from the show that saw the Jeep Gladiator dominate custom truck concepts, and Aussie brands win for innovative products. GRANT HANNAN & LINDA BLOFFWITCH: It’s been…
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 and developed Navara N-Trek Warrior to try and steal the…
Ford Bronco R racer hints at production 4X4…will take on Baja 1000
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rod Hall’s Baja 1000 win with a Bronco, the Ford Bronco R race prototype has been built to pay homage to the original racer and tease the new Ford Bronco – it’ll compete at the…
Ford Sync 4 previewed…coming to vehicles in 2020
Boasting twice the computing power of Sync 3, Ford’s communications and infotainment system, Sync 4, will roll out across select vehicles in 2020. With claims it will be faster, easier and simpler to use than ever, Ford has high-hopes for…
Mandatory Data Sharing Law to be Introduced…independent workshops cheering
The introduction of mandatory data sharing law will force car makers to share service and repair information with independent workshops. Australian car owners will soon be able to choose their vehicle repairer knowing they’ll have access to the latest vehicle…
Counterfeit parts found in 60% of online searches
Up to 60% of online search results connect customers with counterfeit products according to new research by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). New research from the FCAI reveals 60% of online searches connect consumers with counterfeit products. The…
Jeep Gladiator XMT light tactical truck teased
Jeep has returned to its military roots by partnering with tactical vehicle maker AM General to develop the Jeep Gladiator XMT which could enter production in 2020. Jeep has partnered with tactical vehicle manufacturer, AM General, to develop the Jeep…
Ford Ranger Concepts on display at 2019 SEMA
Ford will boast the largest OEM display at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association show in November and has teased a handful of Ford Ranger concepts. With sales of dual-cab pickups booming around the world, Ford has gone in large…
Petrol-only Nissan Patrol was right choice, says Nissan Australia
Nissan Australia claims its faith in a petrol-only Nissan Patrol has paid off and that the US-market, Titan, is still on the wish-list for Australia. By Dave Morley: It wasn’t exactly an I-told-you-so moment, but Nissan’s Australian boss is claiming…
2019 Toyota Prado in 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 has issued a recall for 1899 Toyota Prados built between…
