V6 AMAROK RECALL
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Volkswagen has issued a recall for the V6 Amarok, because of a potential point of failure within the power steering system. Like so many of these recalls, it’s little things…
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IS CARAVAN ABS SET TO BE THE ULTIMATE SAFETY SYSTEM?
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Bosch Australia, in conjunction with DexKo Global, Inc. is set to launch what could be the biggest safety product to ever hit the caravan industry. It’s a Trailer Safety Control…
Holden Goes Full-Size!
With the Chevy Silverado landing in dealerships soon Holden’s future as a car brand in Australia is about to turn a corner. The Commodore as we knew it is no longer around, and local vehicle manufacturing is 100 percent dead.…
Performance Utes are on the Australian Horizon
Holden, Ford and Toyota have something on the cards There are plenty of special-edition 4WD utes and tow rigs floating around at the moment. But beyond some special stickers and paint options, the cars are mechanically identical to others in…
New Mahindra Pik-Up Released
With low prices, a new look and updated driveline Indian 4WD manufacturer Mahindra has updated its Pik-Up 4WD ute for 2018, bringing extra grunt and a new look to the brand. It’s still a high-value proposition, with prices ranging from…
Five Things we Like About the LDV T60
Don’t write it off because of its country of origin It’s a new player in the cheap ute segment, but there’s more to the T60 than just the pricetag. It has a decent 3000kg tow rating, and it doesn’t even…
Ford Ranger Recalled
Gearbox problems for a 9-month batch of Rangers under the spotlight. Ford has issued a recall for its successful and popular Ranger ute, for a problem with the six-speed manual gearbox. It’s a classic case of something tiny causing potentially…
Infinity QX80 Now Significantly Less Ugly
The fancy-dress Patrol gets a new look and inclusions Coming off the back of the impressive QX80 Monograph concept car at the recent New York Auto Show, the somewhat toned-down production-ready model takes a design step in the right direction.…
Mercedes X-Class Pricing Information Revealed
The cheapest X-Class, which is a Pure-spec 2WD cab-chassis, is $45,450. The cheapest 4X4 X-Class is $50,400, which is a X 220 d and six-speed manual. This is the least powerful engine, with one turbo and 120kW/403Nm available. Pure gives…
Nissan Titan for Australia?
Nissan might be one of the first manufacturers to bring its full-size ute to Australia. You can currently buy these units through speciality importers, however, there is no pure factory option (yet). Nissan’s chief of LCVs, Ashwani Gupta, told media…
Oztent Oxley 7
We all want tents that are spacious, sturdy, and easy to work with. Oxley 7, the latest innovation from Oztent, claims to offer all this and then some. The tent itself is made from 100% waterproof rip-stop poly-cotton canvas, with…
Volkswagen Amarok Sportline
Now $55,990 driveaway for V6 pulling power A few extra ponies under the bonnet always makes for a better tow rig. But quite often, only the most expensive models and options get the enviable power and torque figures. Volkswagen has…
Mercedes X-Class: Details Confirmed
And it’s going to shake up the ute segment The Australian 4X4 ute scene is growing by another model in 2018, with Mercedes-Benz bringing out the X-Class ute. It’s based on Nissan’s Navara, but will bring some significant changes to…
2018 Landcruiser Prado Leaked Online
Somebody let the rabbit out of the hat Images of the 2018 Toyota LandCruiser Prado have leaked online, via Chinese website Autohome.com.cn. It shows an evolution of the same-look Prado Australians have been devouring since the 1990s, which looks to…
More Big Rigs Land in Australia
For those who torque big, big numbers Is 3.5 tonnes towing not enough for you? Prefer to count your torque in the thousands, instead of hundreds? Then some extra options have opened up for you in Australia. Hailing from the…
Pitstop
Event 1: Sandown Racecourse, VicMelbourne LeisurefestOctober 5-7, 2017 Leisurefest is one of the largest shows on the calendar. You’d expect to find a huge display of caravans and camper-trailers, and along with motorhomes and campervans there will be tents, kayaks,…
Is your 12-volt gauge lying to you?
You can have real-time battery management information in the palm of your hand with BMPRO’s BatteryCheck. With many RVs these days using 12V batteries for functions such as lighting, operating pumps, powering electronic circuits in fridges and gas heaters, plus…
Ford Ranger Recalled
Owners take note, and book yourself into your local dealer. Ford has issued a recall for the Ranger ute and Territory SUV, owing to a dodgy output shaft speed sensor. This affects the PX Ranger (not the current PXII), built…
