Update: NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn… temporarily. Further to the story previously published on 30 April, 2020 on RV Daily titled NSW changes GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight, Transport for NSW has now withdrawn the GVM upgrade changes outlined in…
Despite a near four-week shutdown of the Isuzu plant in Thailand, Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed today that production has restarted, with the D-Max still expected this year Confirmation has come today from Isuzu Ute Australia regarding production restarting at…
American Special Vehicles (ASV) has issued a proactive recall on the 2014-2019 RAM 1500 diesel truck due to a possible issue with the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system The recall for the RAM 1500 comes from an apparent issue where…
Those seeking a GVM upgrade for their 4×4 in NSW will no doubt be surprised to learn that NSW changed GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight. The changes to the Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS) limit such increases to the…
The Spirit of Tasmania TT-Line has announced that it will end its Port Melbourne operations and relocate to Geelong In a move that’s going to please just about everyone, the move from the Port of Melbourne can’t come soon enough.…
It was only a matter of time until a solicitor firm launched a class-action lawsuit against Toyota over the myriad of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) issues plaguing their 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV D4-D engine. It had been hinted at, flat out yelled…
In what appears to be a first for Australia, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has ordered a Mitsubishi dealership to refund the purchase price of a man’s Triton over inaccurate fuel consumption figures. Triton owner, Zelko Begovic appeared…
We take a look at what the options are, and how best to spend your money when it’s time to talk about brake upgrades Brake upgrades aren’t just for performance cars and track days. Pulling up the tow rig in…
BMPRO have just announced they have secured substantial contracts with two of the largest US manufacturers of RVs, Thor Motor Coach and Jayco USA, for 2019. Whilst BMPRO has been the exclusive partner with local companies such as Jayco, New…
Go Treads are a recent addition to the caravaner’s arsenal, providing an alternative to the standard recovery and levelling devices you’re probably more familiar with. Able to be utilised both as a recovery device and a levelling aid, Go Treads…
By now you’ll have heard about the changes to and interpretation of GVM/GCM laws across some Australian states. Despite the mainstream media beating up the issues involved, there may not be a need to rush out right this instant, as…
