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New Mazda BT-50 arriving with over 100 accessories
In just over one month, Mazda’s new BT-50 will roll onto showroom floors with a huge selection of accessories available. Mazda will launch its new BT-50 ute in October with over 100 accessories available from Mazda dealers nationally. That’s almost double the over-50 accessories available for the Isuzu D-max, which is the model Mazda’s BT-50 […]
Jeep Grand Wagoneer unveil is this week
Another all-new model is soon to roll out from the big US carmaker, Jeep. Jeep is building anticipation for the return of the Wagoneer nameplate, teasing images of the all-new model before it’s official debut. We now have two more images, a birdseye view showing the seven-seater’s size and a glimpse of the interior dash […]
2020 Land Rover Defender Review
2020 Land Rover Defender review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. While the old Defender did the rough and tumble better than most, it only did the rough and tumble, even if the road was smooth. The new Defender, however, is extremely accomplished off-road – I spent two hours […]
Jaw’s inspired Hyundai Kona N-Line teased
South Korean maker shows us a glimpse of the Kona facelift, including the new warm N-Line model. Hyundai is showing off teaser images of its upcoming facelift for the 2021 Kona, which will bring an unsurprisingly large update to the grille and bumper area. In Hyundai’s own words, the upcoming refresh will adapt a ‘shark-inspired […]
Toyota upgrades DPF system, no change on dust issue
Toyota addresses some DPF issues in the latest engine revision but says dust particle issue a non-issue. Toyota says that it has made both software and hardware upgrades to the diesel particulate filter system for the updated Hilux and Fortuner MY20 model range. Speaking with media yesterday during a presentation of its new updates, Toyota […]
2020 Ford Ranger Raptor, Wildtrak And Wildtrak X updated
Ford introduces Ford Pass Connect, more equipment, and some nicer technology to its range-topping utes. Ford has announced pricing for its top-of-the-range Ranger utes, the Raptor, Wildtrak, and Wildtrak X. Notably, it’s the rugged Ranger Wildtrak X that sees the most upgrades, now fitted with brighter Bi-LED headlights that the Raptor received in its last […]