The all-new Mazda BT-50 revealed today will go on sale in Australia towards the end of this year with a 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, a 1000kg payload, a 3500kg towing capacity, state-of-the-art safety and an all-new look. The all-new Mazda…
The South Australian Premier has announced that the state will reopen (almost all) its borders from midnight tonight. With the notable exception of Queensland, the decision to allow inbound travel will resonate with frustrated caravanners and business people alike. It’s…
Volkswagen’s new factory-backed Amarok XL and XXL is on sale now, offering customers a purpose-built solution. The Amarok in standard guise can carry a Euro pallet between the wheel arches. However, for customers that need even more tray capacity, Volkswagen…
Toyota Europe has released teaser footage of the 2021 Toyota HiLux driven by ex-Formula One – and now Toyota Gazoo Racing driver and Dakar competitor – Fernando Alonso. Although the short teaser video of the disguised 2021 Toyota HiLux driven…
Sonia Hornery MP has just launched a petition to have the Sydney motorway tolls for caravans reclassified back to Class A. Most would have seen our story and be aware that last year Transurban, a private toll operator, changed the…
2021 Big Red Bash has sold out already! There were more than a few broken hearts as the 2020 Big Red Bash was cancelled due to COVID-19, and there may be yet more broken hearts as we’ve just learned that…
Lotus Caravans has brought a little more convenience into the lives of potential consumers by adding a virtual showroom to its website. If there’s one thing that’s been knocked about during this COVID-19 crisis, it’s consumer certainty, let alone confidence.…
From 1 June 2020, Parks Victoria will welcome visitors back to stay at all 1348 camping and accommodation sites in Victoria’s parks. In line with the latest requirements to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), communal toilets will be…
Funding has been awarded to have the Outback Way sealed Funding has been awarded to two central Australian businesses to begin the task of having the Outback Way sealed. The Outback Way, as it’s known, is a transcontinental highway running…
Buyers looking for luxury high-power towing wagons will have another option in late 2020, as VW confirms the V8 TDi R-Line for Australia The powerful SUV fires its salvo into the luxury bear pit with a four-litre, twin-turbo-diesel engine that…
As Aussie businesses change up the way they’re going about their day to day operations, Avida has just launched their virtual tour online. With COVID-19 restrictions well and truly in place, many businesses are looking to the online world to…
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…
NSW is now open to visitors from other states with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, NSW has allowed regional travel to be undertaken for the purposes of holidays, including camping and caravanning, as of…
June 1 is the day for those in NSW to get back out on holidays! So you may have read a story in our sister publication Unsealed4X4 last week, on those in New South Wales being able to get out…
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…
TRAKKA unveils its newest addition to the line-up: The TRAKKA Akuna After three years in development and design, TRAKKA is launching its newest offering, the Akuna, which is based on the Volkswagen Crafter platform. The chosen platform features the VW…
In a little bit of good news coming off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, parks are beginning to reopen around the country So far, camping restrictions have been relaxed in the Northern Territory, and Western Australia, with many parks,…
