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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 ... -
Avoiding costly mistakes
A forward-looking strategy helps to avoid costly mistakes when pricing complex projects. Brian Seymour outlines the steps. As a young estimator many years ago I scored ... -
Ford Transit PHEV, Mild Hybrid announced
Ford has unveiled new fuel-saving electrified versions of its Transit van – a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the mid-size Transit Custom and a ... -
Lightning protection for solar installations
Solar PV systems in susceptible regions should be made safe from nature’s power. Phil Kreveld explains. Lightning strikes are dangerous, involving currents of up to several ... -
Mercedes-Benz unveils Vision Urbanetic concept
Mercedes-Benz has developed a thought-provoking new hi-tech light-commercial van concept that combines trade and family transport in the one package. Dubbed the Vision Urbanetic, the concept ... -
Isuzu demos updated N Series
Isuzu Australia has launched its updated N Series light truck, bringing a broader availability of its automated manual transmission (AMT) as well as a host of ...