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By Stephen Ottley · 01 Oct 2023

Chinese commercial vehicle specialist, LDV, is flipping the car industry on its head. As the automotive world moves to electric vehicles many brands have opted to convert existing petrol- or diesel-powered models to electric - but LDV wants to do it the other way around.

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Iveco Daily E6 2024 review: 50C cab chassis (with tray) auto - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 27 Sep 2023

Iveco may not be a volume player in the heavier end of the light commercial market, but that doesn't mean it's not worth considering. We've put a nicely optioned example of the Daily E6 50C cab chassis to the GVM test and assessed its liveability on the job with impressive results.

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What is this mysterious Mitsubishi?!

By Tom White · 26 Sep 2023

What looks to be a key part of Mitsubishi's next chapter will be shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in October.

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Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 1

By Mark Oastler · 25 Sep 2023

The current-generation Isuzu D-Max has been a sales success, with buyers flocking to showrooms for the Toyota HiLux rival. But while many are opting for higher-spec 4x4 versions, there also exists this SX 4x2. We're spending three months with the dual-cab to find out if it's under-appreciated.

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Has BYD conquered supply chain delays?

By James Cleary · 24 Sep 2023

Vehicle supply has arguably been the Australian new-car market’s hottest talking point in 2023, and one recent newcomer to local showrooms, EV specialist BYD, has seemingly conquered the issue thanks to strategic investments in dedicated production capacity established in the brand’s Chinese factories.

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BYD talks up its plug-in hybrid ute

By Andrew Chesterton · 24 Sep 2023

BYD's first-ever ute could also be among Australia's most powerful - if not at the top of that pile - with the plug-in hybrid dual-cab to use a powertrain that produces a mammoth 500kW and 760Nm in the brand's other applications.Sure, a 1.5-litre turbo-pe

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The most exciting new utes coming our way

By Stephen Ottley · 23 Sep 2023

Almost one in five new vehicles sold in Australia in 2023 have been a ute. The modern ute comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and prices, which has helped it evolve from functional tool to a desirable alternative to an SUV or sedan.

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Toyota's game-changing ute takes shape

By Andrew Chesterton · 22 Sep 2023

Toyota's incoming Stout small truck has taken shape in new renders, with the baby-HiLux looking like the kind of ute that would make a huge impact in Australia.These renders are but an unofficial digital creation, produced for kolesa.ru, but it looks pret

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Lexus doesn't say no to an electric ute

By Tom White · 21 Sep 2023

Lexus doesn't say 'no' to the idea of an electric luxury ute, saying its new and more diverse approach

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Kia Tasman the most Australian ute yet?

By Andrew Chesterton · 20 Sep 2023

Kia Australia says it has been more heavily involved in the development of its TK ute than it's been in any vehicle before it, suggesting the 'Tasman' will be tailored for Australian drivers and conditions.Asked if Australia has been more involved in the

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