Diesel
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GWM 3.0L turbo-diesel 4CYL specs confirmed; Cannon Alpha, Tank 500
Great Wall Motors (GWM) has confirmed a new 3.0L turbo-diesel engine will debut in Australia this September, exclusively powering the Tank 500 SUV and Cannon Alpha utility. Bucking the wider industry trend towards powertrain downsizing and electrification, the large-capacity diesel…
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2026 Renault Master review – Australian launch (video)
Renault Australia is introducing the first completely redesigned Master since 2014, bringing substantial improvements across almost every area. While commercial vans have traditionally focused on payload and practicality above all else, the new Master places far greater emphasis on driver…
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Chery Stockman specs confirmed, 350kW/800Nm diesel PHEV
Chery Australia has released the first technical details of its upcoming Stockman ute, confirming a diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain capable of producing 350kW and 800Nm. That’s just shy of the new JAC Hunter (360kW/1010Nm) and slightly above the new BYD…
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2026 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series auto production resumes, AdBlue added
Toyota Australia has resumed orders for the auto LandCruiser 70 Series GXL wagon after temporarily suspending sales last year due to supply constraints. The move means customers can once again order all automatic variants across the 76 Series wagon, 78…
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2027 BMW X5 (G65) & iX5 revealed, 40d & 40i inline-6 continue
BMW has unveiled the fifth-generation ‘G65’ X5 for 2027, introducing a fresh design, an overhauled interior and a wider range of powertrains that will eventually include the first fully electric version of the large luxury SUV. The latest X5 adopts…
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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty XLT review – Australian launch (video)
While the regular Ford Ranger Super Duty models are unapologetically focused on commercial and fleet buyers, the new XLT broadens the appeal by adding a layer of comfort and convenience that makes it far easier to justify as an everyday vehicle.…
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2027 Ford Ranger Super Duty XLT single-cab, super-cab announced
Looking for a tough workhorse with a big tray at the back and some creature comforts inside? Ford Australia has something that might be of interest. The new 2027 Ranger Super Duty XLT single-cab and super-cab. These join the recently-added…
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Chery Stockman name confirmed for new diesel PHEV ute
Chery Australia has officially confirmed ‘Stockman’ as the name for its upcoming ute (codenamed KP31), marking the conclusion of a public naming competition that generated more than 20,000 national submissions. The model is scheduled to launch locally later in 2026,…
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2027 Audi Q7 revealed, gets mild-hybrid diesel engine
Audi has officially torn up its own design playbook, revealing the third-generation Q7 for 2027. Trading the carved-out, station-wagon proportions of the outgoing model for a striking, curvier two-box silhouette – interestingly similar to the previous-gen Hyundai Santa Fe –…