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2022 LDV T60 goes electric in New Zealand
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By Tim Nicholson · 28 Feb 2022
Is LDV going to beat every other brand to the punch with Australia's very first electric ute?The Chinese brand is gearing up to launch the all-electric eT60 pick-up across the Tasman in New Zealand, where it will be the country's first EV ute.It recently
Nissan Navara 2022 review: Pro-4X Warrior - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 02 Feb 2022
Ford's desert racing-inspired Ranger Raptor was clearly the catalyst for Nissan Australia to create a tougher and more specialised 'Warrior' version of its D23 Navara. However, unlike the Raptor which is designed and developed in-house by Ford, Nissan has partnered with Melbourne-based automotive engineering specialist Premcar to meet its design requirements.
2022 Ford Ranger roof capacity revealed
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By Tim Nicholson · 25 Jan 2022
Ford has revealed more details about its upcoming new-generation Ranger ute, including roof load limits and more.The drip-feed of information continues and this time Ford is talking up the versatility of the new Ranger as a work and play vehicle.According
Which US truck was most popular in 2021?
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By Tim Nicholson · 18 Jan 2022
Pick-up trucks are huge business in the United States and each year the big three Detroit brands battle for sales supremacy.Despite a number of curveballs like parts shortages and low stock, overall US sales grew by 3.3 per cent last year, with trucks onc
2022 SsangYong Musso ute on the way
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By Tim Nicholson · 10 Jan 2022
Just months after the heavily facelifted version of the Musso landed in showrooms, SsangYong has revealed another update for its workhorse.As reported by CarsGuide, the refreshed ute range gains a more powerful engine to help it better compete with mainst
Chevrolet Silverado EV beats range of rivals
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By Tim Nicholson · 06 Jan 2022
The electric truck battle is heating up, with another new charged-up workhorse revealed in the United States this week.Chevrolet lifted the covers off its all-new Silverado EV that will go head-to-head with a number of all-electric pick-up trucks in the U
Nine cool features in the 202 Ford Ranger
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By Tim Nicholson · 12 Dec 2021
Ford finally unwrapped its new-generation Ranger ute last month to much fanfare.The reveal of a new version of one of Australia's most popular models was always going to be a big deal, and, unsurprisingly, there was a lot to unpack.Set to roll into dealer
Toyota Tundra still a chance for Australia
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By Tim Nicholson · 09 Dec 2021
Toyota Australia has opened a vehicle conversion centre in Melbourne's west, but is it capable of converting left-hand drive models, like the Tundra truck, to right-hand drive?US-market pickup trucks like the RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado are doing big
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor smartens up
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 05 Dec 2021
Ford will reveal the next-generation T6.2 Ranger-based Raptor in February next year with headline V6 petrol power, ahead of an on-sale date sometime in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Mitsubishi outs Thai-market Ralliart models
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By Tim Nicholson · 30 Nov 2021
Mitsubishi has made the first move in reintroducing its iconic Ralliart sub-brand, but anyone hoping for a beefed-up performance-focused off-roader might be disappointed.The Japanese carmaker's Thai subsidiary has launched a trio of Ralliart-branded model