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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty details emerge

By Byron Mathioudakis · 19 Nov 2024

Ford has announced its strongest and most capable Ranger yet in the shape of the new Super Duty line-up. While little has been revealed for now, since sales won’t commence until 2026, Ford has confirmed a breakthrough 4500kg towing capacity, as well as 4500kg Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and 8000kg Gross Combined Mass (GCM) ratings.

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What's going on with Isuzu's new engine?

By Tom White · 19 Nov 2024

At long last, Isuzu’s Thailand division has confirmed rumours that the brand will launch a new smaller diesel engine for its two-strong 4x4 line-up.

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Kia doubles-down on diesel in Australia

By Andrew Chesterton · 17 Nov 2024

The impending demise of diesel in Australia has been greatly exaggerated, at least according to Kia executives, who insists diesel engines have "got a lot of mileage left in our country."

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Little Jimny ute looking more likely

By John Law · 16 Nov 2024

It feels like the Suzuki Jimny has been around forever, but compared to its predecessor, the fourth-gen 4WD’s six-year vintage means it is still a long way from its mid-life crisis.

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Ram and LDV models caught up in major recall

By Samuel Irvine · 11 Nov 2024

Ram and LDV, two brand’s under the umbrella of Australian vehicle distributor Ateco Group, have each been hit with recall notices, affecting the Ram 1500 and LDV Deliver 9 models.

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Why Ford has high hopes for the Ranger PHEV

By Samuel Irvine · 10 Nov 2024

Despite stiff competition from cut-price Chinese rivals, Ford Australia has high hopes for the Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV), insisting it will deliver on the many attributes that have put the Ranger on track to be Australia’s best-selling vehicle for two years running.

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Peugeot Partner 2025 review: Premium LWB

By Tom White · 08 Nov 2024

Should this premium Pug be your Partner in trade?

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Kia’s hybrid hero ute

By Andrew Chesterton · 06 Nov 2024

This generation of the Kia Tasman will go green, with an all-new 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid that should shame the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max firming as the favourite to propel the brand’s new dual-cab ute.

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Seriously, Australia's best seller? Maybe

By John Law · 06 Nov 2024

Following the reveal of the BYD Shark 6’s $57,900 (before on-road costs) starting price, BYD Importer EVDirect was quick to beat its chest.

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Desert trek inspires special VW Amarok

By James Cleary · 05 Nov 2024

When a Guinness World Records observer is along for the ride you know something extraordinary is on the cards and so it was as a 2025 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Style driven by a three-person crew covered Australia’s 10 gazetted deserts in, you guessed it, world record time.

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