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2020 HiLux… with a strong Aussie accent
Thanks to local design and development work, Toyota says if the 2020 HiLux could talk it would have a strong Aussie accent. Toyota Australia played a pivotal role in the design and development of the 2020 HiLux, which now comes…
Jeep takes Ford Bronco threat seriously enough to issue dealer instructions
A memo to its dealers shows just how seriously Jeep is taking the Ford Bronco threat. Jeep is taking the Ford Bronco threat seriously in the good ol’ US of A, sending out a memo to dealers to explain how…
Shackles ain’t shackles: The legalities on different shackles for towing and their ratings
Words and photos by Tim Scott While all shackles are not created equal, they’re not all yellow either – what difference does it make? And do my caravan or camper shackles have to be yellow? You’d be forgiven for thinking…
Land Rover Australia boss explains dramatic sales slump
The COVID-induced Land Rover sales slump has been dramatic but JLR Australia boss Mark Cameron says numbers will be up again as vehicle production starts to ramp up in Europe. Times have been tough for most vehicle manufacturers throughout COVID-19…
More gear for upgraded Toyota Fortuner… but it’ll cost you
Here are details on the upgraded Toyota Fortuner prior to its official launch next week. Toyota is set to launch its upgraded HiLux and Fortuner ranges next week. We’ve already published pricing and specification details on the updated HiLux, but…
Battery World $5000 giveaway
Want to win $5k?! The Battery World $5000 Giveaway is giving eight lucky Aussies the chance to nab some cash. Battery World says it wants to help Aussies escape the COVID-19 blues, so the company is giving away $5000 to…
All-New Thar from Mahindra… and it’s coming to Oz next year!
Mahindra has just revealed the All-New Thar in India and the fun-sized two-door 4×4 will land in Australia in the first half of next year. Mahindra’s All-New Thar has just been unveiled and it’s going on sale in Australia in…
Mean Mother 20A DC-DC Charger
Mean Mother has launched a new 20A DC-DC Charger with a solar input to suit most deep-cycle batteries including AGM, GEL, lead acid and Calcium types. A new Mean Mother 20 Amp DC-DC Charger uses digitised automation to charge and…
RAM TRX 1500 to get hellcat engine
The new RAM TRX 1500 is set to get the monstrous 523kW Hellcat V8 In some interesting news to fly across our desks, we have a bit of information out of the United States that may well translate into an…
All-new Mazda BT-50 on sale by October
Mazda Australia has announced that the all-new Mazda BT-50 will go on sale in October this year. The all-new Mazda BT-50 will go on sale in Australia by October this year, just one month after its badge-engineered sibling the all-new…
Gladiator gets much-needed GVM Upgrade
This new Jeep Gladiator GVM Upgrade solution from Pedders will make Gladiator owners smile. It’s no secret that the Jeep Gladiator has one of the smallest payloads of any dual-cab 4×4 ute on the market, which is why the new…
2020 Victorian Virtual Caravan & Camping Show
Despite the cancellation of Leisurefest for this year, the 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show will go on amid challenging times, it’s been announced. By Tim Scott. With Metropolitan Melbourne caravan industry manufacturers and dealers closing for six weeks…
Melbourne Leisurefest 2020 cancelled
The Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) has announced that Melbourne Leisurefest 2020 has been cancelled as the coronavirus situation deepens once more. By Tim Scott. In a statement issued on 14 August, the CIV cited the introduction by the Victorian Government…
Ineos releases video showing all-new Grenadier in action
Ineos Automotive has produced a new film showing the all-new Grenadier 4×4 in action. Ineos has released the fifth film in its ‘Building the Grenadier’ story and this time it shows the all-new Grenadier in action, and it also covers…
Ford announces new Ranger options
Ford Australia have just announced new Ranger options packs and a Special Edition XL model along with their new FordPass Connect Ford has just confirmed that the Ford Ranger now has new updated model and options packs, including the Ranger…
