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Australia’s Animal Collision Hotspots

Insurance company AAMI has released its latest data highlighting the location of Australia’s animal collision hotspots, and it shows that those living in the nation’s capital should take extra care when driving. The information on Australia’s Animal Collision Hotspots is…

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Weird Wednesday: Russian beast – URAN

Now for something completely different: a handmade Russian beast – the URAN. We’re all pretty used to the Americans having the biggest, angriest and perhaps silliest four-wheel drives. And then, of course, some crazy Russian goes and builds something next-level,…

Buy an Amarok from home

Want to buy an Amarok from home? That’s right! You no longer have to head to a dealer to buy a new ute because Volkswagen has expanded its online configuration and purchasing capability. If you don’t feel like driving all…

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…

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Lexus LX570 recalled due to faulty fuel pump

Lexus LX570 recalled due to a faulty fuel pump that could cause a loss of power. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issues a Product Safety Australia recall on the Lexus LX570 (URJ201) affecting 226 vehicles sold between…

Power up for less with Steinbauer

Diesel Care is passing on big savings allowing diesel 4×4 owners to power up for less using a Steinbauer Power Module. The Steinbauer factory in Austria recently announced price reductions of up to 45 per cent on power modules in…

70 Series LandCruiser DPF fire recall

22,971 LandCruisers recalled over fire concerns from DPF In a similar turn of events to the Ford Ranger recall seen a few years back, Toyota has now issued a recall for some 22,971 70 Series LandCruisers, built between 2016 and…

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New Kumho Mud Terrain launched in Australia

New Kumho mud-terrain tyre launched in Australia is aimed squarely at 4×4 utes and wagons that see plenty of off-road driving action. The new Kumho mud terrain, called the Road Venture MT71, has been under development for two years, and…

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Hella Rallye 4000 LED released

Hella has just released the Rallye 4000 LED range. If you’ve been around more than a few years, you’ll have heard of the Hella range of lighting products. Back in the strictly halogen days, they were up there with IPF…