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Ford announced range of Transit Custom vans
Ford Australia has introduced a wide-ranging update to its Transit Custom van that includes powertrain, payload and towing capacity improvements, new variants and extra high-level driver-assist ... -
Peugeot Expert returns to the LCV segment
Peugeot has returned to the light-commercial vehicle (LCV) segment in Australia, launching the mid-size Expert van and following up later this year with the larger Boxer ... -
Industry standard on warranties boosted
Competitive pressure applied by leading automotive brands on the length of new-vehicle warranties in Australia has prompted several others to fall into line and up the ... -
Renault launching Trader Life Trafic
Renault has launched a ‘Trader Life’ version of its Trafic medium van, pitched directly at the trades with sub-$30,000 pricing and plenty of equipment included as ... -
Toyota preparing to launch new HiAce
Toyota Australia is preparing to launch its sixth-generation HiAce mid-size van, following its unveiling recently in Japan. The lifecycle of light-commercial vans typically stretches much further ... -
Ford-VW ute, Mitsubishi-Renault van alliance
Two important new joint-venture programs were announced recently that will have a major impact on some of the key light-commercial vehicles sold in Australia. Ford and ... -
SsangYong Musso ute back on the market
SsangYong’s Musso dual cab ute is back on the market, offering buyers a value-laden proposition across its sub-$40,000 four-model launch line-up that starts at $30,490 drive-away ... -
New Jeep Gladiator revealed
For something a little bit different on the jobsite, Jeep has finally revealed its long-awaited new ute – known as the Gladiator – which is the ... -
Mitsubishi Triton launched
Mitsubishi has launched its heavily updated new Triton one-tonne utility range in Australia, which brings a dramatic new look, various mechanical improvements, a big increase in ... -
Australian electricians… how do we rate?
As the number of overseas-trained electricians enter the local market, James Tinslay looks at the regional differences in apprenticeships. Despite the concerns of some, Australia has ...