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About Rob Fraser
Rob first learned to drive on the farm in a left hand drive WW11 Jeep when he was 11, many years ago. He has maintained a strong interest in the industry ever since and was hooked on 4WDriving way back then.Often known for taking the Ute or 4WD in the driveway over the sports car, he has traveled pretty much everywhere in Australia and when he is bored goes for a drive. He is most at home sitting in a Ute listening to the diesel rumble and driving somewhere there are few people.
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21MY ISUZU D-MAX Mountain Dual 4x4 X-TERRAIN Cobalt Blue Volcanic Amber.
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Isuzu Ute Celebrates Its 200,000th Vehicle Delivery

March 18, 2021 Rob Fraser

February 2021 Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has marked 2021 as a milestone year, celebrating the delivery of its 200,000th vehicle sold in Australia, since commencing operations back in November 2008. […]

4WD Utes

Isuzu D-MAX SX Space Cab 4X4 Cab Chassis Auto Radio Review

March 12, 2021 Rob Fraser

Isuzu D-MAX SX 4WD Space Cab – You don’t often get a space cab – cab chassis 4wd Ute with an Auto transmission, but Isuzu does one, stick around a minute […]

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Isuzu D-MAX X-TERRAIN 2021 Radio Review

February 22, 2021 Rob Fraser

Isuzu D-MAX X-TERRAIN has long been a favourite Ute because of its robustness and 4WD capability, with premium features, comfort and advanced technology, […]

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RAM 1500 Warlock V8 4WD Crew Cab Ute 2021 Review

January 10, 2021 Rob Fraser

RAM 1500 Warlock is part of the continuation of RAM Trucks successful introduction into Australia. Launched in July 2020, the Warlock, […]

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2020 Merry Christmas to all our readers

December 23, 2020 Rob Fraser

THIS FESTIVE SEASON, NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO OR WHERE YOU END UP, I WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE, PROSPEROUS AND JOYOUS NEW YEAR.
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Amarok W580 pre-production prototype.
Volkswagen

Volkswagen’s first allocation of Walkinshaw-produced Amarok W580S sells out in minutes

December 4, 2020 Rob Fraser

The first allocation of W-Series Amarok, a collaboration with legendary Australian hot rod tuning house, Walkinshaw, sell out in just minutes. With sales of the Amarok W580S scheduled to commence from midday, by 12:05pm all 30 […]

GWM Ute, newly designed and engineered from the ground-up.
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All-New GWM Ute Full line up, specifications and pricing

November 28, 2020 Rob Fraser

Newly designed and engineered from the ground-up, the GWM Ute has been conceived to break the mould of conventional Dual Cab utilities with a combination of style, safety, comfort, capability and value that Australian ute buyers will find hard to ignore. […]

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Nissan Updates the Navara with a mid model life makeover

November 5, 2020 Rob Fraser

Nissan has today unveiled the new Nissan Navara, a vehicle that delivers an enhanced level of safety, comfort and driving pleasure, while continuing to bring durability, reliability and versatility. […]

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Jeep Gladiator 3 Star ANCAP Safety rating

October 16, 2020 Rob Fraser

ANCAP SAFETY – Australasia’s independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has today announced a 3 star safety rating for niche utility vehicle, the Jeep Gladiator, following testing of its partner model, the Jeep Wrangler, […]

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Amarok W580 Walkinshaw GT Spec Ute

October 16, 2020 Rob Fraser

Amarok W580 GT – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia has today unveiled the fruits of its top secret development partnership with legendary hot rod tuning house, Walkinshaw […]

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