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Land Rover Defender pickup revealed
But this one is for military only, as JLR develops the first Defender pickup for public consumption.
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Marton Pettendy has been an automotive journalist since late 1989, when he left his journalism degree to join his favourite magazine, Australian Motorcycle News. Shortly after that he became a motorcycle racer, campaigning 250 and 600cc production bikes at state and national level – like his son in more recent times. He went on to help establish Rider magazine, before switching to cars and becoming Auto Action editor in 1996, and later held senior editorial roles at Motor, GoAuto, and Carsales before becoming managing editor at CarExpert in 2024. Outside the office, Marton is usually on two wheels – either his KTM adventure bike or Yamaha muscle bike. His garage also houses a Toyota RAV4, a Subaru Forester, a Holden SS ute, and more dirt bikes and farm machines than he cares to admit.
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Queensland doubles drug-driving fines as NSW relaxes medicinal cannabis laws
Queenslanders caught driving with cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA or cocaine in their system will soon face much higher fines and longer driving bans.
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NSW to relax drug-driving laws for medicinal cannabis users
Medicinal cannabis patients in NSW will be able to avoid an automatic fine and licence suspension for testing positive to THC under new legislation.
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport almost sold out in Australia – but will live on elsewhere
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Mercedes-Benz opens its first Australian 'Studio'
The premium German auto brand’s global ‘studio’ retail concept makes its local debut in the heart of the capital.
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Land Rover Defender pickup coming via Jeep, Ram parent in the US – report
Classic Defender ute fans rejoice! Land Rover will reportedly enlist Stellantis to make a modern Defender pickup in the US – and it could come here.
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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero review: Quick drive
Our first drive in the born-again Mitsubishi Pajero confirms the big new off-road SUV is as upmarket as its price.
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Mitsubishi defends significantly higher Pajero pricing
The first all-new Mitsubishi Pajero in 20 years will be competitive with the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest, says its maker, but it won’t reveal sales forecasts.
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Hardcore Mitsubishi Pajero Ralliart under study
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New Mitsubishi Pajero to offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid power
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Mitsubishi Pajero family to expand with two smaller SUVs
Mitsubishi has confirmed new 'compact and small SUVs' to sit under the Pajero, sharing its name.
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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero prices: Born-again large off-road SUV won’t come cheap
The first new Mitsubishi Pajero in five years will be priced closer to the Toyota Prado than the Ford Everest.
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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero price and specs: Revived large SUV lineup fully detailed
Almost all details of the fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero have been announced ahead of the all-new off-road SUV's Australian arrival in December.
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Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro prices: More rugged large SUV detailed ahead of launch
The most adventurous Palisade yet will be Hyundai Australia’s first XRT Pro model, equipped with off-road goodies and a bespoke local suspension tune.
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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero: Everything we know about the new flagship off-road SUV
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Cupra Tavascan recalled
The Spanish brand is calling back more than 300 Tavascan EVs due to a potential issue with its high-beam headlights.
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