Drool over the epic Land Rover Classic Works shed
For some, this is the stuff of dreams. For others, it’s still pretty cool to look at. It’s the Land Rover Classic Works project, a massive workshop that is working…
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June 2017
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Ford Ranger lineup gets updated
Ford has continued to breathe new life into their stable of Ranger utes, now with some subtle changes to options and specifications. This constant updating and refreshing shows how fiercely…
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2017 Land Rover Discovery gets 5-star safety rating
The all-new 2017 Land Rover Discovery has been given a five-star safety record by ANCAP, before launching in Australia next week. The big seven-seater 4X4 rated 90% for Adult Occupant…
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Problem campers force restrictions on Kimberley campsites
A number of campsites at Yeeda Station, south of Derby in the Kimberley have had access restricted by the land owners. The campsites are part of Yeeda Station, a running…
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2019 Ford Ranger – What we know so far
A bit of news has broken lately, about the upcoming replacement for the 2019 Ford Ranger. Some images have surfaced from car news outlets CarAdvice and Practical Motoring 4X4, who…
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Young man dies in 4WD recovery gone wrong
Another 4WD recovery gone wrong has claimed a life, this time a 26 year old man. The incident occoured at Farnborough Beach on the Capricorn Coast, just north of Yepoon.…
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How to not load your roof rack. A cautionary tale
What we have for your today is a story from Facebook, which has a few people in a bit of a sharing dither. We picked it up from our mates…
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Is this what the JL Wrangler ute will look like?
Somebody over at the JL Wrangler Forums have some mad photoshop skills and plenty of spare time, because they have come up with some pretty sharp looking renditions of what…
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Getabout celebrate 20 years of 4WD training and education
Respected Australia-wide training organisation, Getabout Training Services, is celebrating 20 years of being in business. Coming from humble beginnings, Getabout is a great example of a dedicated family business, growing…
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Mitsubishi, Nissan to share 4X4 ute and wagon development
Two Japanese 4WD manufacturers might be a bit harder to discern from each other in the future, as the recently joined companies will be sharing their platforms, development and technologies…
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Learn about 4X4 Suspension with Terrain Tamer-Master Class Ep 06
It’s the gear on a 4X4 that probably has the toughest workout off-road: Suspension. Quality gear will last you a long time, but it won’t go forever. Shock absorbers will…
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Nissan Titan V8 ute now available in australia
Performax Internation, the Gympie-based company that specialises in importing and converting big Yank utes into compliance for Australia, have added another big rig to their stable: the Nissan Titan. It’s…
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W.A. Police Crackdown On Illegally Modified 4X4s
Western Australian police have been cracking down on modified four-wheel drives recently, according to various Facebook posts by Great Southern District – WA Police. These posts are highlighting illegal modifications…
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2017 Brisbane Caravan Show: 7-12 June
It’s that time of year again, the Queensland Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow is on! This is the annual one-stop-shop you’ll need for all of the latest products and services…
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May 2017 sales report: which 4X4 ute is winning?
It’s a tightly-run race these days for the coveted crown of best-selling 4X4, and there are two familiar faces at the top of the pack: Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.…
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Battle looming over re-opening Tasmanian 4WD tracks
There is a fight looming over some closed Tasmanian 4WD tracks, with two sides unable to come to an agreement over what kind of access 4WDers should have to a certain…
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Win Redarc Solar Gear With Club 4X4 Insurance
It’s not every day you find an insurance company that wants to give something away for free, and when they do it’s not always relevant to us as 4WDers. But Club 4X4…
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