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Mitsubishi returns to rally while its line-up gets the Ralliart treatment

The Ralliart name is coming back at Mitsubishi

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2022 Mitsubishi Triton: Aftermarket head unit fitted due to chip shortage

The proprietary 7-inch infotainment system fitted to the Triton has been swapped out for an aftermarket system on some grades

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VFACTS February 2022: Market begins to recover in spite of ongoing delays

The strongest post-COVID February has seen some familiar models at the top of the sales charts

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2023 Everest Raptor: Ford Australia keen on powerhouse SUV

Ford Australia wants to see an Everest Raptor, and the not-for-Oz Bronco might be the key

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Ford Ranger and Everest hybrids on the cards

A hybrid version of the new Ford Ranger and new Ford Everest are on the agenda, according to a lead engineer on the project

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2023 LDV EV T60 could be Australia’s first battery-powered ute

Australia’s first all-electric ute may have just been previewed in New Zealand

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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor revealed!

A 292kW petrol V6, cutting edge chassis tech and switchable exhaust transform second-gen Raptor from capable off-roader to performance heavy hitter

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A faster, more powerful 2023 Ranger Raptor is coming

New V6TT has ability for more performance and a V8 racing version is possible

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No 2023 Ranger Raptor shortage, says Ford Australia

Blue Oval says supply expected to be steady for new Raptor in the second half of 2022

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New Ford Ranger Raptor raring to race

Motorsport “definitely on the radar” with Ranger Raptor for Ford Australia

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2022 Ford Ranger, Fiesta ST hit by chip shortage

Ford has removed key safety features from the hot Fiesta and auto stop-start from the bi-turbo Ranger

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2015-2019 Mitsubishi Triton recalled for towbar issue

A new recall issued by Mitsubishi Australia affects 102,616 vehicles

Haval H6 v MG HS
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VFACTS January 2022: Chinese brands thrive as luxury vehicles suffer

MG, GWM Haval and LDV made big gains in January as premium brands and high-end mainstream vehicles struggled with global supply issues

2021 Toyota Hilux range
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VFACTS December 2021: Toyota HiLux number one again as new-car sales pass one million

Worst December sales since 2008 – but enough to push new-car market past the one-million mark as Toyota wins the ute battle with Ford

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The 22 cars to get excited about in 2022

Let’s consider 2021 and its Covid-inflicted chaos now in the rear-view mirror. A new year beckons, and it’s one set to deliver a smorgasbord of desirable metal

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Ford commits $1.26 billion to Ranger and Everest manufacturing

The investment will be used to update the factory responsible for building the Ford Ranger and Everest

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VFACTS November 2021: Month’s new-car sales weakest result since global financial crisis

Australian new-car market posts worst November figure since 2008, but set to pass one-million registrations for 2021

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Ralliart name returns to Mitsubishi range

Mitsubishi’s iconic Ralliart name has returned to fight Toyota’s GR Sport models

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2022 Ford Ranger: Power Stroke V6 headlines engine line-up

The new-generation Ranger has pilfered the Power Stroke V6 from its bigger sibling

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GWM Ute scores five-star ANCAP safety rating

Rating currently applies to vehicles built from August 2021 onwards

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Mitsubishi Triton canopy recalled over fire risk

The affected accessory would have been sold and fitted to vehicles between May 2018 and February this year

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2020 Nissan Navara recalled for steering knuckle fault – 242 vehicles

The steering fault involves 242 current-generation Nissan Navaras built between June and July 2020

Fortescue Metals Group autonomous ford ranger
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Driverless Ford Rangers get to work at iron-ore mine

The fully autonomous utes developed by Fortescue Metals with Ford will provide parts delivery services

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Ford preps for all-new Ranger, VW Amarok build in South Africa

Ford sinks $1.3 billion into South African factory to build next-generation Ford Ranger/Volkswagen Amarok