Vans
Ford Transit/Tourneo Connect off local radar
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By Tim Nicholson · 13 Oct 2021
Ford has uncovered its Tourneo Connect light van in Europe, but the new-generation Volkswagen Caddy clone is unlikely to be offered in Australia.The Transit Tourneo is the passenger version of the Transit Connect light delivery van that sits under the Tra
Ford Transit Custom 2021 review: Sport 320L LWB DCiV GVM test
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By Marcus Craft · 26 Jul 2021
Light commercial vans are designed to carry a load during multiple trips as part of busy work days that include plenty of kilometres.The Ford Transit Custom Sport 320L double cab in van (DCiV) has a load space, but also a total of five seats inside (two upfront and three in the second row), so it has cargo- and passenger-carrying capability.How does it actually perform with a decent load onboard?
Iveco Daily E6 2021 review: Van load test
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By Mark Oastler · 05 Jul 2021
Iveco's Daily commercial range of vans and cab-chassis has been around since 1978 and in that time the Italian manufacturer has sold more than three million of them across the globe, in both LHD and RHD markets. In 2021, after more than four decades and six model generations, Iveco continues this steady evolution with its latest Daily E6 range.
Ford Transit Custom 2021 review: Sport 320S SWB tow test
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By Marcus Craft · 30 Jun 2021
The Ford Transit light commercial range is well-known and -regarded for its work-day functionality - and the Custom Sport variant adds to that rep. In 320S panel van guise this van may be engineered to carry loads onboard sans stress, but is it any good at towing a load? A 1765kg cherry picker should be enough of a burden to test this popular van's performance under pressure.
Toyota HiAce 2021 review: LWB diesel GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 16 Jun 2021
In 2021 the sixth-generation HiAce continues Toyota's long-standing dominance of Australia's mid-sized (2.5-3.5 tonne GVM) commercial van market, which is not surprising given the breed's hard-earned reputation for build quality and rugged dependability since its inception more than half a century ago.
Volkswagen Transporter 2021 review: TDI340 LWB GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 04 May 2021
The VW Transporter has been in production for more than 70 years, as its bloodline can be traced back to the original rear-engine split-window 'Kombi' launched in 1950. So, during those seven decades, the German manufacturer has no doubt learned a thing or ten about building light commercial vans.
Volkswagen Multivan 2021 review: Cruise Edition
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By Peter Anderson · 31 Mar 2021
The 6.1 update for Volkswagen's Multivan (and Transporter) series vans seemed like an opportunity to celebrate 70 years of the Kombi. Short of actually doing another Kombi (which is, allegedly, coming after a number of false starts), the German giant gives us the Multivan Cruise Edition.
Volkswagen Transporter 2021 review: T6.1
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By Matt Campbell · 22 Feb 2021
The 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 range offers something for most buyers, if they're willing to spend extra to customise their work van. Is it good enough to justify its high price?
Vans under scrutiny for safety
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By Tung Nguyen · 17 Dec 2020
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has expanded its testing of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) from passenger cars, SUVS and utes to now include light- and heavy-commercial vans.Spurred by the surge in van sales during the Coron
Why does my 2010 Holden Combo have reduced power?
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By David Morley · 09 Dec 2020
I noticed a small reduction in power/acceleration here and there in my 2010 Holden Combo. I am wondering if there is anything I can do to maintain the car?