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…
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…
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…
It’s been all over social media as a David and Goliath-type situation – battling farmer struggling with red-tape bureaucracy, but what’s really going on up on the Sunshine Coast? I’m visiting Shane Paulger’s Adadale property to find out what is…
Melbourne Leisurefest October 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, and camping accessories,…
The all-new Land Rover Discovery has arrived, taking the model in a bold direction What’s New? Compared directly to the previous model, just about everything on the fifth-gen Discovery is new. It’s a pretty bold new look, which moves away…
Festival of Voices Hobart, TAS June 30-July 16, 2017 Hear the human voice in all its glory, exploring every genre of music. Listen to all aspects of vocal music; enjoy classic choral and contemporary a cappella, hip-hop and cabaret throughout…
Hint: it’s not the gearbox For images, videos and the full RV Daily experience, read this in our online magazine. Performax International has added another big-rig arrow to its quiver, this time in the form of the Nissan Titan XD.…
QLD Caravan, Camping & Touring SupershowJune 7-12, 2017 From hundreds of exhibitors, you can find the latest products, or walk through caravans, campers, and motorhomes. Check out holiday destinations or sit in on one of the educational seminars that cover…
NO DIESEL LEXUS LX FOR AUSTRALIAEven though a 450d is available across the dutch.Words Sam Purcell Those of us with a palate so refined that the LandCruiser Sahara simply isn’t specced up enough for their tastes, but still prefer a diesel…
The important facts on the latest from the Green Oval. Once upon a time, Land Rover sold the Defender, the Discovery and the Range Rover. Then the Freelander came along, and the range has been slowly expanding since then. Nowadays,…
Volkswagen is dusting off the Canyon variant of the Amarok range, but this time it will be a V6-powered model. The Canyon model, which was based on the 2012 Amarok Canyon concept, had a few stylistic cues and a flash…
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee updated.Words Sam Purcell Jeep has injected some fresh life into the Grand Cherokee, which has been running around since 2009. The new model has an updated look, refreshed interior and tweaked engine outputs. The Grand Cherokee has…
It’s in the middle of a bit of a crisis at the moment, and Jeep has taken a big step to change public perception of the American brand. Starting from February 2017, there’s a five-year/100,000km warranty for all models. So…
Going for $45,990 (manual) and $48,490 (auto), Mitsubishi has added a bit of flair to its otherwise dull Triton GLS – with a range of aesthetic changes for those who want something a little different. Black is the new black…
Mercedes executives have confirmed a three-pointed star V6 diesel will make its way under the bonnet of the 2018 X-Class, which means it might outmuscle the Amarok V6 as the most powerful and torquey ute on the block. In certain…
The Japanese light truck specialist continues with much of the same, with some solid improvements.Words Sam Purcell The Isuzu has always been a ute that’s a bit lacking in the bells ’n’ whistles department, but it has sold well because…
Isuzu update D-Max, MU-XWords by Sam Purcell 2017-onwards Isuzu D-Max utes and MU-X wagons are now sporting more torque, better fuel economy and lower exhaust emissions. The engine is the same, but has been tweaked externally and internally to give 430Nm…
