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Tested: RAM 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel 3.0L V6

While new 4×4 sales are down on last year RAM Trucks Australia can’t produce enough 1500s to meet market demand. After driving the RAM 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel V6 we can see why. The local 4×4 market has taken a hammering…

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Return of the Defender Hard Top

Land Rover has announced the introduction of the Defender Hard Top, which comprises commercial variants of the new Defender 90 and 110. Land Rover will launch commercial versions of its new Defender 90 and 110 models later this year which…

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All-New Mazda BT-50 revealed

The all-new Mazda BT-50 revealed today will go on sale in Australia towards the end of this year with a 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, a 1000kg payload, a 3500kg towing capacity, state-of-the-art safety and an all-new look. The all-new Mazda…

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Instant Asset Write-off Scheme Extended

In a move expected to help bolster flagging new-vehicle sales, the Federal Government has extended the $150,000 instant asset write-off scheme for an additional six months. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has commended the extension of the scheme…

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Toyota Fortuner power upgrade

A Toyota Fortuner power upgrade will headline the August launch of the manufacturer’s family 4×4 wagon. The Toyota Fortuner power upgrade will be accompanied by a big increase in peak torque, greater towing capacity and a host of other improvements…

Volkswagen’s most kitted-out Amarok yet

Volkswagen’s most kitted-out Amarok yet, the limited-run Amarok V6 580S, will go on sale in June priced from $70,990. No doubt hoping to reinvigorate sales after the new-car market took a massive hit in April, Volkswagen will launch its most…

Rolls Royce now makes a 4X4 wagon

And it’s pretty damn impressive It’s not every day Rolls Royce bring out an all-new vehicle, and this is the first time Unsealed 4X4 has been invited for a look. This is the first 4WD that the legendary pommy carmaker…

WHEN WATER RATS ATTACK

CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE “A water rat caused $3,500 damage to my brand new 4X4 and nearly ruined our trip…” You won’t hear about this often; in fact most people I tell this story…

WILL THE FORD EVEREST BE THE NEW SUV TO BEAT?

Following up on the success of the current Ranger, Ford Australia has excitedly announced that this lucky country will be receiving an off-road oriented four-door wagon. Known as the Everest, the soon to launch mid-sized SUV from Ford will share…

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