Towing

Towing capacity differences between automatic and manual Holden Crewman

By David Morley · 19 Mar 2024

Is the towing capacity the same for the automatic and manual 2004 Holden Crewman V8?

By Marcus Craft · 16 Feb 2024

What is a light rigid vehicle? A light rigid vehicle is a vehicle “with a GVM [Gross Vehicle Mass] of more than 4.5 tonnes, but not more than 8.0 tonnes (any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9.0 tonnes GVM) vehicles up to 8.0 tonnes GVM which can carry more than 12 adults including the driver,” according to Transport for NSW.

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More power, more torque, more towing: Forget the Ford Everest, the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado's biggest threat is actually the epic Lexus GX | Opinion

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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Best aftermarket mods and products for your 4x4 off-roader revealed! How to kit out your Toyota LandCruiser, Ford Ranger or Nissan Patrol for a real off-road adventure | Opinion

By Marcus Craft · 04 Feb 2024

Some off-road vehicles are capable of being driven straight out of the dealership and into the Simpson Desert … and some aren’t. Here’s our condensed list of some of the more important aftermarket mods and products you’ll need for safe and stress-free off-road adventures.

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The most Australian Kia ever! Why all-new 2025 Kia Tasman diesel dual-cab ute has been developed in Australia for the world - just like the Ford Ranger!

By Andrew Chesterton · 27 Jan 2024

Kia says its upcoming diesel dual-cab ute will be the most Australian vehicle it has ever produced, declaring that the amount of localisation work going into the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival makes it "not even in the same sport" as its other models.

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What is the towing capacity for a 2021 Kia Sportage?

By David Morley · 22 Jan 2024

What is the towing capacity for a 2021 Kia Sportage, please?

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Bad news for the Tundra hopeful: Toyota say there's still a long wait for its "ultimate towing vehicle"

By Andrew Chesterton · 20 Jan 2024

There's bad news for anyone hoping to get a hold of a Toyota Tundra sometime in 2024, with the brand vowing there will no early marks for the tough truck with the evacuation program to run its full course.That means the 280 customers who have joined the T

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Am I able to tow a car behind my Ford Transit motor-home?

By David Morley · 15 Jan 2024

We have a Ford transit motor-home, 2.4-litre turbo-diesel six-speed manual gearbox towing a Daihatsu car. Would there be a problem with that?

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What is the correct tow-ball weight for my 2023 Kia Sportage?

By David Morley · 15 Jan 2024

The ball weight of a vehicle is usually 10 per cent of the load rating. I have the 2023 Kia Sportage SX+, rated at 1900kg, but the ball weight is only 100kg, and not 190kg. Why? On tow-bar company websites they rate their tow bars at 1900kg/ 190kg. Is 100kg correct?

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Don't hold your breath! These are our seven hot 2025 electric cars, utes and SUVs NOT coming in 2024 that you thought were - from Ford, Toyota, Kia, Tesla, Mitsubishi and others

By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 Jan 2024

Here is our list of the top SUVs, utes and EVs that people expect to see in Australia in 2024, but in fact won't be here until 2025!

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