Ford Ranger Recall
Ford have just issued a recall for the Ford Ranger PX, affecting vehicles built from 5 November 2011 to 7 November 2012. Also affecting Ford Territory models built from 19…
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December 2016
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Madigan Line Simpson Desert video, Part II
The Madigan Line is a lesser-known, very challenging and incredibly rewarding 4X4 adventure, which travels across the northern half of the Simpson Desert. It follows the path of Cecil Madigan’s…
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Ford Everest, Haval H9 now MC-classified
Since the story broke that some 4WDs were not classed as off-road vehicles, Ford and Haval have been busy behind the scenes trying to rectify the problems associated with an…
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2017 Land Rover Discovery pricing revealed
Land Rover have revealed a pricing structure for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, an all-new design that will replace the outgoing Discovery 4 in July 2017 in Australia. The specification…
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Madigan Line, Simpson Desert video, Part I
Crossing the Simpson Desert, home to the world’s longest parallel sand dunes, is on the bucket list of every Australian 4WDer. On top of the popular tracks like the French…
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2017 Mitsubishi Triton updated
The 2017 Mitsubishi Triton range is getting a big list of changes, in a bid to make the value-packed ute even more competitive. The changes are all to do with…
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2017 Land Rover Discovery: First look
Land Rover Australia have done a couple of quick public showings of a pre-production 2017 Land Rover Discovery over the past couple of weeks, giving us a hands-on opportunity to…
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How to fit a tyre onto a wheel. Tyre repair part III
In this final instalment, Dave shows us how to fit a tyre back onto a wheel in the bush, re-seat the bead, and re-inflate. As long as you have the…
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How to repair a puncture. Tyre Repair Part II
How to repair a puncture on a 4X4 tyre, can you do it? Punctures are a fact of life when you’re driving in the bush. Often, a simple external plug…
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How to take a tyre off a wheel. Tyre Repair Part 1
In this short video, we show you how to take a tyre off a wheel, out in the field. You need some specialist tools to get it done, and a…
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4X4 suspension modification laws; ‘Suspension Manual’ published
Duncan Gay, the minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, has just released the ‘Suspension Manual’ document, which is the new rules for 4X4 suspension modification laws in New South Wales.…
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Nissan Patrol Legend Edition announced
As the curtains close on the mighty GU Patrol, Nissan are marking the occasion with the Nissan Patrol Legend Edition. It’s not going to be around for long, so if…
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Amarok V6 Vs Hilux SR5
24,946. That’s the amount of HiLux 4X4s that Toyota has sold so far this year, up to October. Along with the Ford Ranger, the Toyota HiLux is by and far…
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Jeep Grand Cherokee recall – fire risk
Jeep have issued another recall for the Grand Cherokee, this time because of a risk of a fire starting under the bonnet. The recall affects 62 separate Jeep Grand Cherokee…
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Mercedes-Benz G-Professional revealed
There’s a new 4X4 in Australia: The Mercedes-Benz G-Professional. For a 4WDer, it’s very exciting: live axles, locking diffs, good ground clearance and an epic payload. In a lot of…
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MA and MC classification and 4WDs: What you need to know.
There has been a bit of a problem pop up with new 4WDs lately, and it comes down to MA and MC classification. This is a story first exposed by…
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