Ford’s vehicle transmission facility at Halewood on Merseyside is to be transformed to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric commercial and passenger vehicles. Read more
New Ford Ranger durability testing goes global
Ford Australia’s dedicated team of development engineers has left no stone unturned in ensuring the next-generation Ranger is suitably tough and durable to excel across 180 markets worldwide. Read more
Property Council of Australia urges shakeup for straight-to-consumer logistics
An urban freight revolution is going to require greater preparation under the modern economy according to a newly released research paper. Read more
Patrol clocks mammoth mileage as pilot vehicle
Noel Maynard – a long-time Nissan Patrol aficionado from Proserpine, Queensland – has driven over one million kilometres in his 2005 Series IV GU Patrol ute, much of this as a pilot or escort for oversize loads. Read more
New RAM 3500 launches in Australia
RAM Trucks Australia’s biggest vehicle, the all-new RAM 3500 Laramie, has been officially released locally. Read more
Isuzu Ute secures naming rights to A-League
Isuzu Ute will become the A-League’s first-ever naming rights partner. Read more
Ace in the Hole
The Toyota HiAce has long been the king of the 2.5 to 3.5 tonne van segment. Read more
Ford Australia light commercial EV ambitions are in transit
The new Ford E-Transit light commercial van is expected to significantly boost the Blue Oval’s domestic EV (electric vehicle) charge when it arrives Down Under in mid-2022. Read more
Light commercials lead the charge in new vehicle sales
The Australian sales of light commercial vehicles in September is up a whopping 27 per cent on the same month last year. Read more
Toyota deliveries stymied by pandemic-related component shortages
Toyota Australia has provided an update on the delivery status of customer vehicles in the wake of global supply challenges. Read more