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How much fuel can you claim on tax without receipts?
By Stephen Corby · 09 Aug 2024
How much fuel can you claim on tax without receipts? Providing you use your car for work, you can claim up to $4250 worth of fuel on your annual tax return without receipts for the 2023-24 financial year.
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2024 Ford Ranger Black Edition: Limited batch run of top-selling ute adds cosmetic makeover and extra practicality to shade Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton
By James Cleary · 01 Jul 2024
It seems like the blink of an eye but Ford’s current, all-conquering Ranger ute has been on sale in the Australian new-car market for two years.
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What is a Heavy Vehicle?
By Marcus Craft · 06 May 2024
A heavy vehicle, as defined in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), is “a vehicle that has a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM*) or Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM**) of more than 4.5 tonnes”.
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Ford Ranger suspension: Upgrades, kits, costs and more
By David Morley · 27 Mar 2024
There are several reasons to upgrade the suspension of your Ford Ranger (or any other type of off-road vehicle). Better ground clearance, more towing or load carrying capacity or simply a tougher look are the main reasons and they all have their pros and cons.
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Ford Ranger engines: Pros and cons of all available options detailed
By David Morley · 20 Mar 2024
Ford’s Ranger continues to be a hugely popular vehicle with legions of happy customers. But when it comes to in-service issues, the Ford Ranger engine is far from immune to the common problems of modern, common-rail turbo-diesel powerplants. On top of that, there are also a few watch-outs specific to the Ranger’s engine line-up, and it pays to be aware of these when shopping for a Ranger.
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Ford Ranger roof racks: Factory and aftermarket options
By David Morley · 19 Mar 2024
When a vehicle like the Ford Ranger is so successful and, let’s face it, such a Swiss army knife of a thing to have, the idea of making it even more versatile was always going to be a thing.
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Ford Ranger: Features and accessories
By Marcus Craft · 07 Mar 2024
The Ford Ranger is one of Australia's best-selling utes and because of its popularity there are many accessories available for it – from the factory and aftermarket.
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Ford Ranger configurations: All the models & body styles
By David Morley · 23 Feb 2024
There can be no doubting the popularity of the Ford Ranger. The designed-in-Australia, Thai-built ute range of single and dual-cabs finally (for the 2023 sales year) knocked the Toyota HiLux off its perch as this country’s best-selling individual make and model.
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What is a Light Rigid Vehicle?
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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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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