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2020 Land Rover Defender leaked via South Africa
A magazine article revealing and detailing the 2020 Land Rover Defender in full has leaked onto the Internet around 24 hours ahead of the official reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The editor of South Africa 4×4 Overland Adventure is…
Mitsubishi Pajero recall sparks call for data sharing
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has issued a call for mandatory data sharing following the recall of the MY17 Mitsubishi Pajero this week, claiming vehicle-owner safety is being put at risk. The AAAA is using the recent recall of…
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X on-sale now
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X has arrived at Ford dealerships boasting new wheels and flared arches, a snorkel and more…pricing is from $65,290+ORCs. Available with either a 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel ($65,290+ORCs) or the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel ($66,790+ORCs), the Ford Ranger…
Lightforce HTX2 Driving Lights – First Look (w/video)
Lightforce recently released its latest driving light, the HTX2 which is claimed to be better in every way than their predecessor, the HTX – and we got our hands on one of the first sets in the country. Back in…
How about a five-door Suzuki Jimny…
The whole world has fallen in love with the Suzuki Jimny and sales in Australia are booming…would a five-door version increase the popularity? The Suzuki Jimny is big business in Australia with the waiting list for one of the tiny-tot…
2020 Land Rover Defender teased (w/ video)
The 2020 Land Rover Defender has been teased in a video ahead of its global reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 10 September.
Mitsubishi Pajero recalled because of potential steering and suspension failure
Mitsubishi Australia is recalling the 2017-model-year Pajero because of poor welding that could lead to front suspension and steering failure.
2020 Land Rover Defender leaked…via James Bond film set
The 2020 Land Rover Defender’s reveal is only a week or so away, but an uncovered Defender has been snapped on the set of the new James Bond movie.
Volkswagen Amarok V6 manual coming to Australia in December
Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the Amarok V6 manual will arrive here in December but only the Core variant will get the manual transmission. Volkswagen has confirmed the Amarok V6 manual will arrive in Australia in December, saying it has listened…
Fernando Alonso to pilot Toyota HiLux at the 2020 Dakar Rally
Formula One World Champion, Fernando Alonso has begun an “intensive training programme in the Toyota HiLux” to prepare him for the 2020 Dakar Rally. The Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota HiLux won its category (car category) at the 2019 Dakar Rally…
2020 Ford Ranger FX4 returns in December
The special edition 2020 Ford Ranger FX4 will go on-sale in December as part of the refreshed Ford Ranger line-up. Based on Ford’s volume-selling leader, the XLT dual-cab 4×4, the FX4 will return to dealerships in December alongside the rest…
Bull bar laws clarified in Western Australia
Regulations in Western Australia have been updated to clarify the design, specification and fitment of bull bars, roo bars and nudge bars. The West Australian Department of Transport has issued an updated Circular to Industry which revises the standard around…
Fordzilla eSports team launches with Ranger Raptor
Ford Europe is embracing eSports with the launch of its Fordzilla online racing teams which will pilot Ranger Raptor at European online gaming events. To coincide with the reveal of Ranger Raptor joining Microsoft’s Forza 7 racing simulator, Ford has…
What you need to know about NSW bull bar laws…
The exemption period for non-compliant bull bars in NSW ends in September – is your bull bar safe? Here’s everything you need to know about NSW bull bar laws. Bull bars (or bulbars) might be one of the most common…
EVA launches Iveco Daily 4×4 White Rhino
Expedition Vehicles Australia has launched its Iveco Daily 4×4-based White Rhino which boasts world firsts and proper remote area camping capability and comfort. Expedition Vehicles Australia (EVA) has just released its latest offering, called White Rhino. Based on the IVECO…
