'Not durable and tough': ACCC alleges LDV misled buyers with 'durable and tough' claims of LDV T60 ute and G10 delivery van

'Not durable and tough': ACCC alleges LDV misled buyers with 'durable and tough' claims of LDV T60 ute and G10 delivery van

23 Apr 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Chinese commercial vehicle brand LDV is being taken to court by Australia’s competition and consumer watchdog over claims its cars are not reliable or tough.The Australian Competition and Consumer ...Read more
Too many ute options in Australia? From the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark to the upcoming MG U9 and Foton Tunland, how many pick-ups is too many? | Analysis

Too many ute options in Australia? From the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark to the upcoming MG U9 and Foton Tunland, how many pick-ups is too many? | Analysis

19 Apr 2025 by Stephen Ottley

Can you have too much of a good thing? Australians love utes and in recent years we’ve seen more and more brands look to capitalise on that, but it may not be a case of the more the merrier. ...Read more
Electric Volkswagen Transporter arrival date confirmed with VW's EV van to go head-to-head with Ford's E-Transit Custom and LDV eDeliver 7

Electric Volkswagen Transporter arrival date confirmed with VW's EV van to go head-to-head with Ford's E-Transit Custom and LDV eDeliver 7

9 Apr 2025 by Laura Berry

Volkswagen has confirmed its electric Transporter mid-sized van will arrive in Australia before the end of this year to go head-to-head with the Ford E-Transit Custom and LDV eDeliver 7.In an ...Read more
Toyota was right: Australia's best-selling diesel dual-cab utes have a big China problem 

Toyota was right: Australia's best-selling diesel dual-cab utes have a big China problem 

6 Apr 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

The Ford Ranger might have found itself back on top of Australia’s sales charts in March, but a dig into the numbers reveal cracks in the sales ambitions of the Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D ...Read more
Confirmed! China's MG U9 ute revealed in Australia ahead of local launch to battle Kia Tasman, BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger, but will there be a hybrid?

Confirmed! China's MG U9 ute revealed in Australia ahead of local launch to battle Kia Tasman, BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger, but will there be a hybrid?

4 Apr 2025 by Tim Nicholson

MG locks in a dual-cab ute for Australia. Read more
2025 LDV G10+ facelift gets significant upgrades, but does it do enough to undercut the Toyota HiAce and Ford Transit while remaining one of Australia's most popular vans?

2025 LDV G10+ facelift gets significant upgrades, but does it do enough to undercut the Toyota HiAce and Ford Transit while remaining one of Australia's most popular vans?

2 Apr 2025 by Laura Berry

One of the oldest vans on the market is showing no sign of retiring anytime soon with the LDV G10+ appearing to have been given a substantial facelift, which includes new safety tech, a large media ...Read more
All cars could be Chinese in Australia by 2040! The rise and rise of MG, BYD, GWM, Geely, LDV, Deepal, JAC, Chery and more | Opinion

All cars could be Chinese in Australia by 2040! The rise and rise of MG, BYD, GWM, Geely, LDV, Deepal, JAC, Chery and more | Opinion

22 Mar 2025 by Laura Berry

The rapid and seemingly unstoppable expansion of Chinese carmakers is something to behold.But is it too far-fetched to think all cars will be Chinese within the next 20 years? Or is it naive not to ...Read more
Budget friendly ute cops towing capacity upgrade: 2025 LDV T60 can match it with load-hauling big dogs Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton

Budget friendly ute cops towing capacity upgrade: 2025 LDV T60 can match it with load-hauling big dogs Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton

26 Feb 2025 by James Cleary

LDV has addressed a significant specification shortcoming in its T60 4WD dual-cab ute by upgrading its braked trailer towing capacity from 3000kg to a more category competitive 3500kg (750kg unbraked ...Read more
Watch out Kia Carnival and Hyundai Staria: Cut-price 2025 LDV Mifa gets new eight-seat variant aimed at big families on a budget

Watch out Kia Carnival and Hyundai Staria: Cut-price 2025 LDV Mifa gets new eight-seat variant aimed at big families on a budget

19 Feb 2025 by Dom Tripolone

A new value-packed eight-seat family-hauler has arrived Down Under.Chinese brand LDV has added an extra seat to its affordable Mifa people-mover.The Mifa competes against the all-conquering Kia ...Read more
Resale kings! The surprising utes that hold their value best: Exclusive report reveals the winners and losers from Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux to GWM Ute and LDV T60  | Analysis

Resale kings! The surprising utes that hold their value best: Exclusive report reveals the winners and losers from Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux to GWM Ute and LDV T60  | Analysis

15 Feb 2025 by Laura Berry

Utes are Australia’s most popular type of vehicle, but which models offer the best resale value when the time comes to selling them? CarsGuide’s analytics team crunched the numbers so ...Read more
MG's answer to the Toyota Prado or Ford Everest? Seven-seat MG Majestor SUV revealed with rugged ladder-frame chassis

MG's answer to the Toyota Prado or Ford Everest? Seven-seat MG Majestor SUV revealed with rugged ladder-frame chassis

21 Jan 2025 by Chris Thompson

MG India has revealed a new seven-seat SUV, which could rival popular ladder-frame-based models as a facelift to one of its Indian-market offerings. Read more
Why so many car brands lost sales in Australia during 2024 including Tesla, MG, Ram and Jeep

Why so many car brands lost sales in Australia during 2024 including Tesla, MG, Ram and Jeep

17 Jan 2025 by Chris Thompson

Australia’s new car market rose very slightly in volume in 2024 compared to 2023 - but it wasn’t good news across the board. ...Read more
These brands didn't make the top 10 in 2024, but models like the BYD Shark 6 ute, updated Tesla Model Y and Subaru Forester could turn things around in 2025

These brands didn't make the top 10 in 2024, but models like the BYD Shark 6 ute, updated Tesla Model Y and Subaru Forester could turn things around in 2025

13 Jan 2025 by Tim Nicholson

At the beginning of each year we dissect the top-10 best-selling automotive brands of the previous year, digging into what went right for some brands and what went wrong for others.What about the ...Read more
Tough-as-nails new ute spied: Our first look at incoming MG ute to rival high-trim versions of Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Kia Tasman and Volkswagen Amarok?

Tough-as-nails new ute spied: Our first look at incoming MG ute to rival high-trim versions of Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Kia Tasman and Volkswagen Amarok?

19 Dec 2024 by Samuel Irvine

An MG-badged version of the SAIC Motor Maxus Interstellar – to be sold locally as the LDV Terron 9 – has been spotted in China, seemingly giving us a first look at the incoming MG ute. ...Read more
The ultimate seven-seat family SUV bargain? 2025 LDV D90 revealed with new turbo-petrol engine along with a price to seriously undercut rivals like the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X

The ultimate seven-seat family SUV bargain? 2025 LDV D90 revealed with new turbo-petrol engine along with a price to seriously undercut rivals like the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X

2 Dec 2024 by Samuel Irvine

LDV has given its affordable D90 seven-seat SUV its biggest update since going on sale locally in 2018. Read more
'They've been pleading for one': 325kW electric 4x4 ute can tow 3500kg but will 2025 LDV eTerron 9 and diesel Terron 9 sibling manage to steal fleet sales from Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and BYD Shark 6?

'They've been pleading for one': 325kW electric 4x4 ute can tow 3500kg but will 2025 LDV eTerron 9 and diesel Terron 9 sibling manage to steal fleet sales from Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and BYD Shark 6?

25 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

LDV has confirmed local testing is underway for electric and diesel versions of the brand-new Terron 9 ute ahead of their arrival in Australian showrooms mid next year. Read more
Popular ute and van hit with recall notice

Popular ute and van hit with recall notice

11 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Ram and LDV, two brand’s under the umbrella of Australian vehicle distributor Ateco Group, have each been hit with recall notices, affecting the Ram 1500 and LDV Deliver 9 models. ...Read more
Chinese 'halo car' revealed in government filings: 2025 LDV eTerron 9 and Terron 9 will be the brand's next breed of electric and diesel-powered utes to rival the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger, GWM Cannon Alpha and Toyota HiLux

Chinese 'halo car' revealed in government filings: 2025 LDV eTerron 9 and Terron 9 will be the brand's next breed of electric and diesel-powered utes to rival the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger, GWM Cannon Alpha and Toyota HiLux

4 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Homologation documents submitted to the Australian Government’s road vehicle regulator have revealed two brand new LDV utes with electric and diesel powertrains. ...Read more
Cut-price Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado rival gets a new look and $6000 price rise: New-look 2025 LDV D90 Australian pricing released

Cut-price Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado rival gets a new look and $6000 price rise: New-look 2025 LDV D90 Australian pricing released

4 Nov 2024 by John Law

The 2025 LDV D90 seven-seat large SUV has been released in Australia after an extended period of the updated version being spotted at local importer Ateco’s headquarters. ...Read more
More practical alternative to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger? 2025 LDV Deliver 7 diesel Australian pricing and features confirmed as Chinese van chases Toyota HiAce and Ford Transit Custom

More practical alternative to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger? 2025 LDV Deliver 7 diesel Australian pricing and features confirmed as Chinese van chases Toyota HiAce and Ford Transit Custom

31 Oct 2024 by John Law

The 2025 LDV Deliver 7 diesel has arrived in Australia joining the electric eDeliver 7 van.  ...Read more
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