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Ford Australia reveals the MY26.5 Ranger Super Duty Pickup and XLT variant across range

A little while back i did a short opinion piece on Instagram questioning the current state of affairs at Nissan. A historic brand that dates back to 1911, it possesses legendary nameplates across all forms of motoring. From the rock solid GQ Patrol (or Safari to some) through to the V8-Supercar-slaying R32 GTR. The latter was such a formidable weapon it forced changes to Australia's penultimate racing series, but not before the equally legendary Jim Richards gave a rowdy Bat

The Ford Ranger Super Duty is here, and it’s not taking prisoners. The latest variant in the Ranger lineup, it joins the recently launched plug-in hybrid, best-selling diesels and the barnstorming Raptor. Each has its target market and has enjoyed enviable success, with the nameplate topping vehicle sales charts in Australia 2 years running. The Super Duty takes proven Ranger DNA, intense market feedback and testing, and delivers a formidable competitor for “heavy duty” mains

I recall the legendary Malcom Douglas traversing the Australian bush in relatively stock vehicles. Why is it today that many feel they need to modify their vehicles so much to get out there?

I’ll admit it – I’ve always wanted to own a Jeep. I’ve always wanted to own a Jeep despite having spent years around people who would put the proverbial on them. I’d watch endless memes and comments in quiet observance; all the while, harbouring my dirty secret. You see, for the better part of the last decade I was involved in starting and running a business in the 4X4 industry. Well, kind of – it was an insurance product, but I enjoyed running it as if it was part of the ind