Ford is launching a special edition Ranger 4×4 XLS for the Australian market to try and narrow the sales gap between its biggest rival, the Toyota HiLux. Scheduled to arrive in September, the special edition Ranger XLS comes with a host of visual upgrades, including a new sports bar, tow […]
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Volkswagen Group could face criminal charges over dieselgate
Volkswagen could face criminal charges in the US, according to a recent report. Prosecutors led by the Justice Department have purportedly found sufficient evidence linking Volkswagen to criminal activity in relation to the emissions scandal, which would potentially allow prosecutors to lay criminal charges against Volkswagen. Currently, Volkswagen Group is […]
Volkswagen Amarok-based SUV wagon in the pipeline
Following in the footsteps of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner, and Ford Everest, Volkswagen is set to jump on board the ute-based SUV bandwagon. It’s understood Volkswagen is planning a wagon version of the Amarok ute, based on the new Amarok (pictured) which will arrive in Australia in November. […]
MY2017 Range Rover Sport update announced, debuts 2.0TT 4cyl option
Land Rover has unveiled the 2017 Range Rover Sport. It’s labelled as the most advanced and efficient version to ever hit the roads. In the spirit of out with the old, the Range Rover has ditched its 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel powertrain in favour of an all-new Ingenium powertrain; the first […]
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe on sale in Australia from $77,100
Prices for the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe SUV have been announced for the Australian market. This is the second coupe-style SUV in this vehicle category, and the second for Mercedes. Following in the footsteps set by the BMW X6 and the smaller X4, the GLC Coupe has its sights squarely […]
Mercedes-Benz G 300 ute to be offered in Australia in 2017
The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series stands in a league of its own at present, but come early-2017, that will no longer be the case. Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the G 300 Professional, developed exclusively for the Australian Defense Force in 2008, will become available to civilians next year. According to a […]
MY2017 Volkswagen commercial vehicle updates announced
Volkswagen is hard at work rolling out its 2017 model year updates for Transporter, Caravelle, Amarok, Crafter and Caddy on the back of record sales for its commercial and people mover range. Updates include electrically-operated tailgate for Multivan Highline and Executive variants, smartphone mirroring for the infotainment system via USB, […]
VW 3.0 TDI could have more emissions-cheating devices – report
Authorities in the US have apparently discovered up to three unauthorised software programs installed on Volkswagen Group’s 3.0 TDI V6 diesel engine, a report claims. German publication Bild am Sonntag says the 3.0-litre diesel engines were fitted with three software programs, previously unknown to authorities. It should be mentioned that […]