November 2016

The 'Science of Truck' Ford Ranger, sporting some aftermarket rubber to help get the job done.

‘The Science of Truck’: a smart phrase that Ford’s marketing side has coined, where they are looking to marry up mechanical toughness and sharp electronic aids as the ultimate ute.…

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The Rescue Swag is a very handy 4X4 first aid kit

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Equipment

Is this the most versatile 4X4 first aid kit?

We all know that we should always carry a first aid kit in the 4X4, especially on remote-area trips, but to have multiple uses out of one kit is like…

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1986 Ford Bronco By Joost J. Bakker, via Wikipedia

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2018 Ford Bronco gets Australian Development

The Ford Bronco, to me, screams Americana. It’s apple pie, it’s freedom, it’s the good old boys drinking whiskey and rye. It was always a big truck, with a short…

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2016 Adventure Amarok Giveaway

To celebrate Season 9 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures on TEN and ONE, we have a massive Adventure Amarok giveaway worth over $160,000! As they say, you’ve gotta be in…

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4X4 suspension lift laws changed!

Duncan Gay, the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight in NSW, has recently announced via Facebook, that the laws surrounding vehicle suspension lifts have changed. VSB 14, the laws which…

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Watch the five worst Australian 4X4 crash tests (and the all-time worst)

After a friday afternoon of perusing the ANCAP website, listening to Paul Simon, I thought of a good story: What are the worst Australian 4X4 crash tests? What are the…

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The LDV T60 will come with a five-star ANCAP rating, when it lands in Australia late 2017

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LDV T60 Ute revealed, coming to Australia 2017

There’s a new ute coming to Australia: the LDV T60. Coming in with LDV’s growing range of vans and people movers, the LDV T60 will land in Australia in the…

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2017 Volkswagen V6 Amarok Review

Since it was first introduced back in 2011, the Volkswagen Amarok has enjoyed a wide gamut of reputations. Often spurned for the transfer-case-free automatic gearbox and low capacity two-litre engine,…

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‘Halo’ Colorado ZR2 Announced

Chevrolet has lifted the covers off their ‘halo’ Colorado ZR2 ute. It’s a high-performance derivative of the Holden Colorado we have in Australia, with lots of tasty bolt-ons that make…

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2017 Jeep Compass Announced

Jeep have announced the 2017 Jeep Compass, what they are calling the “most capable compact SUV ever”, with the “most advanced 4×4 systems in its class”. The new model is…

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Watch the ARB FJ40 LandCruiser Off Road in the Simpson Desert

There are few things that speak to the soul of a 4WDer like an FJ40 LandCruiser off road, tackling bog holes and sand dunes in the Simpson Desert. Celebrating their…

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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, with the new facelift

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk confirmed for Australia

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, what Jeep are calling the most capable Grand Cherokee yet, is confirmed for Australia in the 2nd quarter of 2017. It will join an already…

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3-Day Sale: Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse

The wait is nearly over: clear your schedule from Thursday the 17th of November until Saturday the 19th and take full advantage of all the fantastic savings & deals on…

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The gas strut is is an awesome idea, and a great innovation for the fridge segment. It holds the lid open, no matter where you leave it.

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Electrical

New ARB weatherproof fridge revealed

ARB have a new fridge out, which will roll out in addition to their current range of blue units. It’s a completely new design, which looks to approach the market…

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Ford ‘Science of Truck’ Ranger uses non-standard tyres in challenge

Is this the most versatile 4X4 first aid kit?

2018 Ford Bronco gets Australian Development

2016 Adventure Amarok Giveaway

4X4 suspension lift laws changed!

Watch the five worst Australian 4X4 crash tests (and the all-time worst)

LDV T60 Ute revealed, coming to Australia 2017

2017 Volkswagen V6 Amarok Review

‘Halo’ Colorado ZR2 Announced

2017 Jeep Compass Announced

Watch the ARB FJ40 LandCruiser Off Road in the Simpson Desert

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk confirmed for Australia

3-Day Sale: Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse

New ARB weatherproof fridge revealed