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This is the 2025 Isuzu MU-X!

By Tom White · 13 Jun 2024

Isuzu has revealed its much-anticipated facelifted MU-X off-road SUV in its defacto home market of Thailand.

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New diesel BMW incoming

By Tim Nicholson · 29 May 2024

BMW is not giving up on diesel, with the German giant confirming the arrival of an oil-burning version of the new 5 Series sedan.

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Has Aussie demand for big US pick-ups peaked?

By James Cleary · 12 May 2024

The influx of full-size utes from the USA has been a controversial development, with WWII American GI-style sentiment along the lines of ‘over-sized, over-priced and over-here’ summing up the negative commentary.

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Your next ute will be a plug-in hybrid

By Andrew Chesterton · 11 May 2024

The BYD Shark is now mere days away from being officially unveiled, and probably the most interesting thing about its unmasking will be just how the Chinese ute’s plug-in hybrid system competes with the diesels that dominate Australia’s dual-cab market.

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Volkswagen Crafter 2024 review: Kampervan

By David Morley · 07 May 2024

The VW Kombi and camping have gone together like a horse and carriage for more than half a century. And this imposing Crafter Kampervan is the brand's latest pitch to dedicated Aussie holidaymakers. Are you ready to take it on? Dave Morley has the lowdown on its pros and cons.

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Isuzu doubles down on diesel

By Andrew Chesterton · 28 Apr 2024

Reports of Isuzu's departure from Australia appear to have been wide of the mark, with the brand not just vowing to stay in market on NVES is introduced, but forecasting a long future for its diesel engines here, too.

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China poised to take Thailand's second place

By John Law · 12 Apr 2024

China’s rapid expansion will see it overtake Thailand by 2026

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Small engine arrives in Isuzu MU-X

By Laura Berry · 25 Mar 2024

Isuzu has added a smaller engine to its MU-X range but would you be willing to pay less for less braked towing capability?

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Knocking noise in 2015 Nissan X-Trail diesel engine

By David Morley · 19 Mar 2024

I have discovered an engine knocking noise and severe diesel blow-by problem in my 2015 Nissan X-Trail 1.6-litre diesel. Do we spend $10,000 for a second-hand engine and have that fitted? The car has done 290,000km and is in pretty good nick as I have owned it from new. The market value for the car according to insurance is $20,000 but looking online it would be hard to get more than $12,000 in private sale if in really good running order. What to do?

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New interior for Pajero Sport!

By Tom White · 18 Mar 2024

The current Pajero Sport gets one last major update before the all-new model is set to be revealed in 2025

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