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KGM announces Musso petrol to compete with Kia Tasman

Amid declining sales and intensifying domestic competition, KG Mobility has announced plans to diversify its powertrain lineup for the Musso Sport pickup, with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine to be introduced from the first quarter of 2026. The move represents a strategic pivot for the South Korean automaker, whose pickup range—formerly marketed under the Rexton

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Kia begins production of new-generation military tactical vehicles

Kia has commenced mass production of its next-generation medium tactical vehicles, marking a significant update to the Republic of Korea’s military transport fleet for the first time in nearly five decades. At a ceremony held on 10 June at the company’s AutoLand Gwangju plant, Kia formally launched the production line for the new Kia Medium

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GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Climbs Beer O’Clock Hill as Spotlight Shines on Hybrid 4×4’s

GWM Australia has released footage of its Cannon Alpha plug-in hybrid ute completing a challenging off-road climb at Beer O’Clock Hill, a steep and heavily rutted track located at The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park in southern Queensland. The video comes weeks after a failed attempt by a BYD Shark 6 resulted in significant vehicle damage

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Ford recalls over 13,000 Ranger and Everest vehicles due to risk of sudden engine failure

Ford Australia has issued a recall for 13,409 vehicles across its Ranger and Everest ranges, citing a manufacturing defect in the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine that could cause the engine to stall while driving. The defect centres on the left-hand engine camshaft sprocket, which may fracture unexpectedly. According to the recall notice, this failure could

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GWM bucks industry trend with new 3.0-litre diesel engine for utes and SUVs

At a time when most global automakers are retreating from internal combustion engines in favour of hybrid or fully electric alternatives, GWM is heading in the opposite direction. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed development of a new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, set to power future iterations of its utes and SUVs, including a facelifted Cannon Alpha

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