LDV News

Which company really sells the most cars?

By Stephen Ottley · 28 Jan 2024

Yes, this is yet another story about the 2023 new-car sales data - but this one is different, I promise.

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The 100 best-selling new cars in Oz for 2023

By James Cleary · 27 Jan 2024

As with most things, the only constant in the Australian new car market is change. The first part of 2023 was a story of constricted supply thanks to everything from COVID-19 and a shortage of semi-conductors to cars on grass infested with seeds, snails and bugs.

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Forgotten ute favourites!

By Marcus Craft · 08 Oct 2023

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Australian ute market only consists of about four models because the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton tend to get the majority of the headlines and press coverage.

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The car brand flipping the EV script

By Stephen Ottley · 01 Oct 2023

Chinese commercial vehicle specialist, LDV, is flipping the car industry on its head. As the automotive world moves to electric vehicles many brands have opted to convert existing petrol- or diesel-powered models to electric - but LDV wants to do it the other way around.

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The most exciting new utes coming our way

By Stephen Ottley · 23 Sep 2023

Almost one in five new vehicles sold in Australia in 2023 have been a ute. The modern ute comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and prices, which has helped it evolve from functional tool to a desirable alternative to an SUV or sedan.

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Big Torquers: the diesels with the most grunt

By Laura Berry · 16 Sep 2023

We've already looked at the top five most-powerful petrol cars under $80K and the five EVs offering the most power for your dollar, but now it's time for the diesels to shine and we've added a twist.

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LDV reveals its electric van for Oz

By Stephen Ottley · 14 Sep 2023

Burgeoning Chinese commercial vehicle specialist LDV has set its sights on the Toyota HiAce with the arrival of its all-new eDeliver 7 electric van.

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Will this electric ute win over Australia?

By Stephen Ottley · 13 Sep 2023

If at first you don't succeed, try again with more power and a tougher look.

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LDV selling more vans and utes than ever

By Chris Thompson · 02 Aug 2023

Like some of its fellow relative newcomer brand from China, the LDV brand is on the up-and-up in Australia. But it's not small- or mid-size SUVs bulking up the brand's sales, LDV is instead quietly achieving on the light commercial vehicle front.

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How will electrified utes fare in Australia?

By Marcus Craft · 31 Jul 2023

Any reports of the impending wave of hybrid and EV utes seem to be mostly based on wishful thinking, concepts, speculation, and industry gossip.

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