Diesel

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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Mazda CX-60 2024 review: D50e GT Vision long-term | Part 3

By Laura Berry · 17 Mar 2024

Wondering if the Mazda CX-60 makes a good family car? Well we've found out for you with the Berry family living with the CX-60 D50e GT Vision for the past three months and they've discovered the good and not-so good things to help you make a better informed choice before buying one yourself.

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Petrol and diesel ban in 10 years

By Laura Berry · 09 Mar 2024

The European Union and carmakers have agreed to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 2035 and this will affect us here in Australia? But how? And will we see a ban like this come into force here?

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Mitsubishi Triton Ralliart incoming?

By Andrew Chesterton · 23 Feb 2024

A new Mitsubishi Triton Ralliart would likely ditch diesel in favour of electrification, with the brand conceding the global abandonment of diesel would likely see future vehicles switch to petrol.

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Mazda CX-80 SUV revealed by design images

By Chris Thompson · 13 Feb 2024

After the reveal of the Mazda CX-70 showed the model to essentially be a five-seat version of the CX-90 large SUV, patent images of the yet-to-launch CX-80 have been uncovered by a Japanese blog.

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Sibling rivalry: Lexus GX vs Toyota Prado

By Andrew Chesterton · 11 Feb 2024

When news of the incoming 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado broke, all eyes turned to its usual rivals, like the Ford Everest or even the Tank 500. But it turns out its biggest rival lurks much closer to home. In the same family, in fact.

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End of days for Toyota LandCruiser V8

By Andrew Chesterton · 30 Jan 2024

Toyota says the end is coming for its venerable V8 engine, with incoming Fuel Efficiency Standards to cause the its portfolio of vehicles in Australia to "alter considerably", including its popular 70 Series LandCruiser.

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Hybrid heartache for Toyota LandCruiser Prado

By Andrew Chesterton · 22 Jan 2024

Despite Toyota currently studying the hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain in the USA, the brand says the all-new Toyota LandCruiser Prado will be offered exclusively with its 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine until at least 2025.That's the word from the Toyota VP o

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