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March 2023
Clearview Accessories awarded TJM Supplier Partner of the Year
Top spots to camp on the Gibb River Road
Did this Ford salesman just go from zero to unemployed in less than 10 seconds?
5 Things that could go wrong and how to get out of strife
Fuel your next adventure with this beef jerky recipe
Where to find the green and gold in the red
F-150 prices revealed as Ford finally opens order books
First jump: Next Gen Ford Ranger Raptor
400HP AND DESERT RACE SUSPENSION. WE PUT FORD’S NEW DO-IT-ALL OFF-ROAD WEAPON TO THE TEST 400hp in a ute. Bonkers, right? And it is bonkers, but in a good way. The last Gen Ranger Raptor was an excellent 4×4. In fact, one of, if not the best dual cabs on the market. The suspension, the interior, the drivetrain; it was all very good. The new version delivers twice as much, and then some. Sure, it’s more expensive. So is everything, right? But at least Ford is delivering huge additional value for the extra hit to the pocket. They’ve spent some serious time and money on this thing, and the end result is a truly special vehicle. One of those cars that puts a big cheesy grin on your face every time you drive it. Styling Objectively, there’s absolutely no faulting this car. Subjectively, however, the aesthetic of the Ranger Raptor might furrow some brows. While it’s all in keeping with Ford’s design language, it’s a big shift from the last model. Where the outgoing Ranger Raptor was beefy, the new version is imposing. The 50mm longer wheelbase and bulkier body shell combine for more of an F150 look than Ranger. The large C-clamp design headlights continue that F-truck theme. The huge F-O-R-D emblazoned grille is a bold statement, as is…