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2024 Toyota HiLux update details revealed for Australia, mild-hybrid tech
The ever-popular Toyota HiLux will soon receive a facelift for 2024-2025, bringing in mild-hybrid tech as promised, and revised styling with added tech inside. As previously confirmed, Toyota is adding 48V mild-hybrid tech to its widely-used 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine.…
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Mazda unveils (pointless?) CX-70, confirmed for Australia as 5-seat CX-90
If the SUV market wasn’t already saturated enough, Mazda is popping another option into its fleet soon, called the CX-70. Aside from overlapping with the CX-60 and CX-90, it is essentially a five-seat version of the CX-90. In 2023, Mazda…
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2024 Ford Ranger Platinum review (video)
The biggest showdown in the monthly VFACTS sales report is between the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, both tousling for top position every month. This extends to a tit-for-tat clap back to match almost every model in each contender’s range.…
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2024 Kia Sorento update announced for Australia, priced from $50,680
Kia Australia has announced the facelifted 2024 update for the Sorento range, bringing in a revised design inside and out, more technology, and added features for the popular 7-seat SUV. Four main trim lines remain on sale in Australia, spanning…
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TDI600 review (video)
Welcome to the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok. Firstly, yes, it is based on the Ford Ranger. And yes, it even features a Ford engine. But with the Volkswagen you get a more refined experience, especially inside. It’s also made in South…
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Land Rover launches Defender 90 D250 ‘Pacific Blue’ edition for Australia
Land Rover has announced a limited edition version of its rugged Defender for Australia, called the Pacific Blue. Just 15 examples are up for grabs. The special edition is based on the short wheelbase 90 body, with the D250 powertrain.…
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GWM Shanhai spotted in Australia, local trademark suggests ‘Cannon Alpha’ name
Great Wall Motors (GWM) has been spotted testing its upcoming flagship ute in Australia. Called the Shanhai overseas, it’s set to arrive on local shores in the first half of 2024 potentially named the Cannon Alpha. The camouflaged-wrapped prototype was…
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Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster ute production commences, lands in Australia soon
Heavy-duty ute/pickup truck buyers will be interested to hear there’s a new model on the horizon; the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster. Production has just commenced in the UK and deliveries in Australia will begin soon. The Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster is a…
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2024 Mitsubishi Triton dual-cab ute on sale in Australia, priced from $43,690
Mitsubishi has confirmed prices and lineup details for the 2024 Triton, which is scheduled to arrive in Australia in February. Four main trim levels are going on sale, from the GLX, GLX+, GLS, to the flagship GSR. All come powered…