Want to buy an Amarok from home? That’s right! You no longer have to head to a dealer to buy a new ute because Volkswagen has expanded its online configuration and purchasing capability. If you don’t feel like driving all…
Volkswagen’s most kitted-out Amarok yet, the limited-run Amarok V6 580S, will go on sale in June priced from $70,990 No doubt hoping to reinvigorate sales after the new-car market took a massive hit in April, Volkswagen will launch its most kitted-out…
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…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many new challenges. Top of the list is staying safe and well, being risk-averse and a re-evaluation of priorities. While the economic challenges face us all, we have a large group of frontline workers that…
The ageing Y62 has received a comb-over. We find out if the big unit is still relevant and tow test a 2020 Nissan Patrol Ti-L When you’re towing upwards of 3000kg, not only do you want a tow vehicle that…
As the final incarnation, does the 2020 Holden Colorado LTZ make for a viable towing proposition? It has been almost three years since the Colorado received a major facelift and for MY2020 Holden has given its venerable one-tonne ute another…
Volkswagen customers can now configure and purchase their new vehicles from their living room via online shopping. According to the company, all new Volkswagens, from the Polo city car to the Crafter commercial vehicle are included in the new online…
We take three unusual suspects and ask will hybrids kill off the diesel tow kings – long live the towing hybrid? Electrification will soon be big news for tow vehicles. Even Toyota has a petrol/electric hybrid powertrain to replace diesel…
More than 100,000 MQ and MR Mitsubishi Tritons are being recalled over fears the genuine accessory towbar wiring harness could catch fire. Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced an immediate recall on 102,616 Tritons (MQ and MR) with a genuine accessory…
Avida reckons its most anticipated model release, the new Silverton arrives amid high expectations The Silverton has been in the pipeline for some time and will be revealed at the Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow (February 20-24, 2020) as…
We asked current and ex-owners that write for our magazines why they keep returning to the Toyota LandCruiser as an off-roader and tow vehicle Wes Whitworth, RV Daily and Unsealed 4X4 Content producer. Current Model: HDJ80R – 1992 80 Series Toyota LandCruiser…
The Toyota LandCruiser attracts the faithful like Yoda at a Star Wars convention. Who says brand loyalty is dead? We ask, why buy a Toyota LandCruiser? It stands as the original and undisputed king of the road. Unbreakable when faced…
2020 signals a new entry to the motorhome market from an established player, as Apollo relaunches Windsor with an engine up front Apollo brand parent has added a new motorhome to the Windsor line-up to complement its offerings with nameplates…
Volkswagen Australia has announced it will launch its new Volkswagen T6.1 California Beach campervan in the latter half of 2020. The T6.1 is the next evolution of Volkswagen’s sixth generation ‘T6’ Transporter van and will be available in a range…
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…
This is the boss RAM, the biggest and baddest currently available via the importer. So what were the biggest and baddest points about it? Did the RAM 2500 live up to big expectations? Bloody big trucks, coming over here, stealing…
Words Robert Pepper JL WRANGLER RUBICON LAUNCHED IN AUSTRALIAIt’s taken a while after the global release, but Jeep has finally held the Australian press launch for the new Wrangler JL Rubicon, in Tasmania. It’s an overall upgrade on the JK…
