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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2023 review: 419 LWB Panel Van - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 31 May 2023

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been a popular option in the heavy commercial van segment for close to 30 years, during which time a raft of new keenly-priced and well-specified competitors have arrived to challenge it. Does this latest, third-generation version do enough to hold them at bay?

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Is a 2014 Ford Mondeo ZETEC TDCi (two-litre diesel) any good for towing?

By David Morley · 16 May 2023

Is a 2014 Mondeo ZETEC TDCi (two-litre diesel) any good for towing? Expected weight to be towed is about 1500 kg. Towing capacity according to Ford dealer is 2.0 tonne, but I'm not sure about the effect on the gearbox regular towing may have.

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BYD electric ute spied with more detail

By Chris Thompson · 26 Apr 2023

A new set of spy pictures has revealed in much more detail the face of BYD’s yet-unnamed electric and hybrid ute.

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Ram 1500 TRX 2023 review: GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 19 Apr 2023

You think the Ford Ranger Raptor's 'tuff', well think about the Ford F-150 Raptor in the USA, with 335kW, a five-link rear suspension and Fox Racing Shox all around. RAM did, and created the 1500 TRX to comprehensively out-muscle it. T-Rex tops Raptor, right? We've driven it, and loaded it up, on local soil. Read on to see how this monster performs.

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Why the Kia EV9 might be the world's best SUV

By Byron Mathioudakis · 30 Mar 2023

Pencilled in for a late 2023 launch, there’s still plenty left to reveal – including the all-important pricing info – but a clearer picture of what Kia’s anticipated circa-$100,000-plus EV SUV alternative to an BMW X7, Mazda CX-90 and Volvo XC90 is emerging.

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Suzuki Jimny 2023 review: GLX manual

By James Cleary · 20 Mar 2023

Over successive generations Suzuki's Jimny has built a cult following, largely because its ultra-cute Tonka toy looks and diminutive size belie its hardcore off-road ability. But what's it like as a day-to-day proposition in the city and suburbs? We've kept it strictly on-road for this UrbanGuide test to find out.

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Chevrolet Silverado 2023 review

By David Morley · 16 Mar 2023

The Chevrolet Silverado has been selling in strong numbers in Australia for a few years now, and a major update has just arrived to further boost numbers. But with the Ford F-150 and the Toyota Tundra waiting in the wings, can the beefy American hold its own?

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All-new Kia EV9 revealed!

By Andrew Chesterton · 15 Mar 2023

The Kia EV9 has finally been revealed, with the Korean brand's all-electric answer to a Toyota LandCruiser or Nissan Patrol breaking cover overnight.

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Mazda BT-50 2023 review: XTR long-term | Part 6

By Mark Oastler · 15 Mar 2023

A six month stint behind the wheel of Mazda's BT-50 XTR comes to an end, with this dual cab ute now sporting a raft of genuine accessories to enhance its flexibility and capabilities. So... what's the verdict?

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Mazda CX-60 2023 review: Diesel

By Stephen Corby · 14 Mar 2023

No matter what kind of power source you like, Mazda's CX-60 has an option for you, unless you want an electric car, of course. The PHEV is the range topper, the exciting petrol version is still to come and we've just been allowed to drive the 3.3-litre diesel in Japan, where the car feels very large indeed.

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