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By Stephen Corby · 24 Mar 2024

Australians are no longer resistant to the idea of buying Chinese cars, because they are instead focussed on value for money, according to the Danny Lenartic, Deputy Managing Director of JAC Motors Australia.

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Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ 2024 review: snapshot

By Andrew Chesterton · 22 Mar 2024

There are four grades in the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton range, with the GLX+ the lower of the two mid-spec offerings. From launch, it's only available as with a 4x4 drivetrain with either a club-cab pick-up ($50,340 plus on-road costs) or dual-cab pick-up ($53,290) body-style.

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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 2024 review: GX 2.8L cab chassis - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 22 Mar 2024

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series has had a major change of heart - literally. While the manual V8 version is technically still on sale, a new automatic four-cylinder model has arrived to satisfy demand for the old-school 4WD. So, how well does its cab-chassis variant handle a load? We've put it to test to find out.

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Mitsubishi Triton GLX 2024 review: snapshot

By Andrew Chesterton · 20 Mar 2024

There are four grades in the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton range, with the GLX the entry-level option. From launch, it's only available as dual-cab pick-up with either a 4x2 or a 4x4 drivetrain.

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Electric Isuzu D-Max is here!

By Laura Berry · 20 Mar 2024

The fully-electric Isuzu D-Max BEV has been confirmed for Australia with a 3.5-tonne towing capacity.

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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's secret plan to beat Chinese EVs

By Laura Berry · 20 Mar 2024

Ford has put together a secret team with the mission to produce small cheap EVs in a fight for survival against afford Chinese electric cars

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Nissan Navara 2024 review: Pro-4X Warrior - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 19 Mar 2024

Nissan Australia and Aussie vehicle-engineering company, Premcar, have combined forces to produce a gung-ho Navara ute via their on-going Warrior collaboration.It looks the goods and certainly packs a punch, conversion wise, on paper at least.But how well will this upgraded and re-engineered 4WD handle wild weather, flooded rivers and a pair of argumentative teenaged passengers?

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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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You're too late for a LandCruiser V8

By Andrew Chesterton · 17 Mar 2024

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 order books may never reopen, and even current order holders aren't guaranteed a vehicle, as Toyota says New Vehicle Emissions Standard "puts those cars into question big time."

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