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Don't worry about large American pick-ups such as the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado. The market's already saturated | Analysis
By James Cleary · 12 May 2024
The influx of full-size utes from the USA has been a controversial development, with WWII American GI-style sentiment along the lines of ‘over-sized, over-priced and over-here’ summing up the negative commentary.
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Dear diesel diehards: Your next dual-cab ute will be a plug-in hybrid, and you'll bloody love it | Opinion
By Andrew Chesterton · 11 May 2024
The BYD Shark is now mere days away from being officially unveiled, and probably the most interesting thing about its unmasking will be just how the Chinese ute’s plug-in hybrid system competes with the diesels that dominate Australia’s dual-cab market.
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Volkswagen Crafter 2024 review: Kampervan
By David Morley · 07 May 2024
The VW Kombi and camping have gone together like a horse and carriage for more than half a century. And this imposing Crafter Kampervan is the brand's latest pitch to dedicated Aussie holidaymakers. Are you ready to take it on? Dave Morley has the lowdown on its pros and cons.
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"It will continue": Isuzu doubles-down on diesel for D-Max and MU-X as it says brand isn't going anywhere in the face of new emissions regulations
By Andrew Chesterton · 28 Apr 2024
Reports of Isuzu's departure from Australia appear to have been wide of the mark, with the brand not just vowing to stay in market on NVES is introduced, but forecasting a long future for its diesel engines here, too.
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2024 Isuzu MU-X price and features confirmed: Isuzu lowers entry price with smaller, more efficient engine for the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport rival
By Laura Berry · 25 Mar 2024
Isuzu has added a smaller engine to its MU-X range but would you be willing to pay less for less braked towing capability?
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Knocking noise in 2015 Nissan X-Trail diesel engine
By David Morley · 19 Mar 2024

I have discovered an engine knocking noise and severe diesel blow-by problem in my 2015 Nissan X-Trail 1.6-litre diesel. Do we spend $10,000 for a second-hand engine and have that fitted? The car has done 290,000km and is in pretty good nick as I have owned it from new. The market value for the car according to insurance is $20,000 but looking online it would be hard to get more than $12,000 in private sale if in really good running order. What to do?

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2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport upgrade leaked! Some major tweaks for the off-road SUV inside and out, but will the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X rival score deeper mechanical changes?
By Tom White · 18 Mar 2024
The current Pajero Sport gets one last major update before the all-new model is set to be revealed in 2025
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Mazda CX-60 2024 review: D50e GT Vision long-term | Part 3
By Laura Berry · 17 Mar 2024
Wondering if the Mazda CX-60 makes a good family car? Well we've found out for you with the Berry family living with the CX-60 D50e GT Vision for the past three months and they've discovered the good and not-so good things to help you make a better informed choice before buying one yourself.
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Is your Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara and Isuzu D-Max safe? Here's how Europe's petrol and diesel ban in 2035 will affect Australians | Analysis
By Laura Berry · 09 Mar 2024
The European Union and carmakers have agreed to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 2035 and this will affect us here in Australia? But how? And will we see a ban like this come into force here?
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