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Iveco eDaily 2025 review: van - GVM test
By Mark Oastler · 08 Jul 2025
Iveco’s E6 Daily van and cab-chassis range recently welcomed an electric twin in the form of its new eDaily variant. Launched in Europe in late 2022, it represents the first Iveco full-electric vehicle range to be offered in Australia.Being based on the conventional diesel Daily ensures eDaily customers will be familiar with the specifications and features of these vehicles in either van or cab chassis form.The eDaily also ensures a seamless transition for commercial bodybuilders, given that its main electrical components sit wholly within the conventional chassis frame and the body-mounting positions are unchanged.We recently spent a working week with the full-electric model to assess its credentials for not only tradie duties but also door-to-door distribution, cold-chain logistics and many other job requirements at the Light Duty end of the Heavy Commercial vehicle market.
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GWM Cannon 2025 review: Ultra - GVM test
By Mark Oastler · 22 Jun 2025
The GWM Cannon has always offered great value for money with high levels of standard equipment at low prices. In 2025 it's shifted up a gear with a larger engine, benchmark towing and numerous other enhancements, so is that what's needed to topple the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux?
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Ram 1500 2025 review: Laramie Sport - GVM test
By Mark Oastler · 19 May 2025
The latest Ram 1500 range swaps traditional Hemi V8 power for a new twin-turbocharged straight six offering more power and torque. So, how does the new 'Hurricane' engine perform in a working role?
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Mazda BT-50 2025 review: XTR Cab Chassis - GVM test
By Mark Oastler · 07 May 2025
The Mazda BT-50 boasts good looks and solid Isuzu engineering, so how does it measure up as a tradie's tool-of-trade in cab-chassis form?
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BYD Shark 6 2025 review - GVM test
By Mark Oastler · 27 Apr 2025
The BYD Shark 6 brings advanced plug-in electric/petrol engine hybrid technology to Australia's 4x4 ute segment. But does it have the robust workhorse capabilities of traditional turbo-diesel rivals?
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Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo 2025 review: GVM test
By Mark Oastler · 07 Apr 2025
The fully electric Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo has muscular retro-modern styling and sporty dynamics, but is it a genuine alternative to traditional turbo-diesels in Australia's mid-size (2.5-3.5-tonne GVM) commercial van segment?
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Ram 1500 2025 review: Australian first drive
By David Morley · 04 Apr 2025
The Ram 1500 has become a firm favourite among Aussie fans of massive US-style pick-up tricks. But has dropping the V8 in favour of an inline six-cylinder unit had a negative or positive impact on the overall package?
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GWM Cannon Alpha 2025 review: Ultra Hybrid - GVM test
By Mark Oastler · 18 Mar 2025
GWM won the race to launch Australia's first full-hybrid ute, but does it have what it takes to topple the traditional turbo-diesel?
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Volkswagen Caddy Cargo 2025 review: TDI320
By Mark Oastler · 08 Mar 2025
The VW Caddy Cargo has long been a favourite in Australia's light-commercial vehicle market, but does it still set the benchmark for small vans in Australia?
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GWM Cannon 2025 review - Australian first drive
By David Morley · 27 Feb 2025
Never has the dual-cab ute market been such a noisy place. The established favourites are still doing huge business and the newcomers are arriving thick and fast, mainly from China, but all jockeying for some clear space and the chance to claim their share of willing customers.
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