Amarok recalled over spare concerns
A Volkswagen Amarok recall has been issued due to the potential for a weakened spare wheel winch cable. Product Safety Australia has issued a Volkswagen Amarok recall to rectify a…
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Dean Mellor
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Is facelifted D23 Navara a better 4X4 ute?
The facelifted D23 Navara has been launched in Australia and we get behind the wheel to see how it drives… on the road and off it. There’s no doubt the…
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Bendix braided brake hose kits for 4X4s
Bendix braided brake hose kits for four-wheel drives are claimed to offer improved braking performance and feel. The fitment of Bendix braided brake hose kits is claimed to provide several…
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Ford releases Ranger Tradie in limited run
Ford introduces limited-run Ford Ranger Tradie with 3.2L five-cylinder turbo-diesel and six-speed auto from $47,990 driveaway. For those who don’t want fancy stuff like carpet in their 4X4 ute, the…
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2021 ARB Eldee Easter Festival gets the green light!
After last year’s Covid-19 cancellation, the 10th ARB Eldee Easter Festival is set to take place from 2-6 April 2021. The 10th annual ARB Eldee Easter Festival is scheduled to…
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2021 Birdsville Races a go!
2021 Birdsville Races expected to go ahead with tickets to go on sale in May this year. After cancellation of the 2020 event due to Covid-19, organisers are hopeful that…
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Lada Niva comeback looking more likely
The Lada Niva Vision concept signals the first major update for Russia’s iconic 4X4 since it was introduced way back in 1977, for a 2024 comeback. By the time it’s…
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A day in the bush with a Raptor and Gladiator
Deano over at Unsealed 4X4 recently put the Ford Ranger Raptor up against the similarly priced Jeep Gladiator Overland in a built-for-play and not-for-work ute bush battle. When it comes…
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Ford Ranger gets MY21 upgrades
Some existing model grades of the MY21 Ford Ranger have received some minor yet practical updates, and new variants have also been added to the line-up. Ford has introduced new…
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Win this Camp King Roof Top Tent for Christmas!
How would you like to win an awesome Camp King Roof Top Tent for Christmas? Here’s how… That’s right! you could win an awesome Camp King Roof Top Tent for…
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How to: Outback Driving Part 2
In Part 2 of our series on Outback Driving we’ll look at how to deal with dusty conditions and how to drive through bulldust. In ‘How To: Outback Driving Part…
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Gear News: ARB 36L Zero Fridge Freezer
The new ARB 36L ZERO Fridge Freezer expands range to five models in total. ARB has expanded its fridge freezer line-up with the addition of the new single-zone 36L ZERO…
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Tested: The Last Mitsubishi Pajero
This once-popular 4X4 wagon is set to be discontinued in 2021 so we thought we’d better get behind the wheel of the last Mitsubishi Pajero for one last drive before…
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Ford Everest BaseCamp returns in model update
Ford has updated its Everest range with the reintroduction of the Everest BaseCamp Special Edition and a new-look grille for Everest Trend and Titanium models… and driveaway pricing. The Everest…
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Outback Driving Techniques – Part 1
In Outback Driving Techniques Part 1 we’re going to look at how to make sure you and your rig are up for the challenge. With travel restrictions beginning to ease,…
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Vic Chicks 4X4… for women who like four-wheel driving
Vic Chicks 4X4 is a group just for women all throughout Victoria who share a passion for all things related to four-wheel driving, camping and adventure travel. Vic Chicks 4X4…
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New Navara range in Australia in early 2021
Nissan will introduce a new Navara range in early 2021 with a new look, new safety tech, improved load carrying capacity and the introduction of a new range-topping PRO-4X model.…
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ARB Isuzu D-MAX accessories now available
A range of ARB Isuzu D-MAX accessories are now available. A new range of vehicle-specific ARB Isuzu D-MAX accessories are now available including a new Summit bull bar, a selection…
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Chevrolet Silverado now ‘officially’ in Oz
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is now available in Australia through the new General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) network consisting more than 50 dealers. Australian and New Zealand buyers can access…
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Emergency Plus app updated
A new feature on the Emergency Plus app could, quite literally, save your life. The new Emergency Plus (a.k.a. Emergency+) app update has been designed to make it easier for…
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Cannon Dual Cab 4X4 from $33,990 driveaway
The new GWM Cannon Dual Cab 4X4 ute will start at just $33,990 driveaway… and will be here in a couple of weeks. Expect a potential price war in the…
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New Defender vs Old Defender in off-road stoush
We take the new Defender into the Aussie bush to see if it’s any good off-road… and take an old one along for reference. There’s been plenty of talk about…
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Custom LandCruiser 79. The perfect tourer?
Sean Caulfield decided this custom LandCruiser 79 Double Cab would be the perfect touring rig… and who are we to argue? When Sean Caulfield decided it was time to change…
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Five-star ANCAP result for new Mazda BT-50
The recently launched Mazda BT-50 has been awarded a five-star ANCAP rating after testing for pedestrian safety. As expected, the brand-new Mazda BT-50 has been awarded a five-star ANCAP (Australian…
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All-new Isuzu MU-X set for 2021 launch
The wraps have come off the all-new Isuzu MU-X in Thailand and, as expected, it is packed with new tech and safety features. The all-new Isuzu MU-X has been revealed…
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Tested: Mitsubishi Triton GLS auto
There no doubt the all but top-spec Mitsubishi Triton GLS Auto is an absolute steal at $46,740 driveaway, especially now it’s covered by an industry-leading 10-year/200,000km warranty, but what’s it…
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Gateway to Outback Queensland
Many consider the outback Queensland mining town of Mount Isa to be little more than a stopover or somewhere to stock up on supplies but there’s plenty to see, do…
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300 Series LandCruiser not for the US market
According to a report in automotive website Motor Authority, Toyota is set to kill LandCruiser in the US prior to the launch of the new 300 Series model next year.…
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GMC Hummer to become an EV
The wraps have come off the all-new GMC Hummer EV which is described as the world’s first all-electric super-truck. The all-new GMC Hummer EV is described as a vehicle with…
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ANCAP gives Jeep Gladiator just three stars
ANCAP has scored the Jeep Gladiator 4X4 ute just three out of five for safety. The Jeep Gladiator 4X4 ute range has been given a three-star safety rating by ANCAP…
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New Zeal Lithium Batteries hit the market
New value-packed Zeal Lithium Batteries have been launched by two Aussie companies – BMPRO and Sealed Performance Batteries. BMPRO, one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of power management solutions, has collaborated…
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Has Ford rediscovered adventure with Bronco Overland Concept?
It seems as though Ford has rediscovered overlanding as evidenced by the aptly named Bronco Overland Concept vehicle to kick off this year’s Bronco Super Celebration East in Townsend, Tennessee.…
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GWM Cannon 4X4 ute to launch in Oz this year
GWM Australia has just announced the Cannon 4X4 ute will launch in Australia in a matter of weeks. Chinese company Great Wall Motors (GWM) will launch the Cannon 4×4 ute…
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Tested: All-New Mazda BT-50
Mazda’s all-new BT-50 is finally in showrooms… but why would you buy it over the Isuzu D-MAX with which it shares its DNA? We get behind the wheel to find…
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New LC79 Rhino-Rack Backbone
The new LC79 Rhino-Rack Backbone allows for easy fitment of the award-winning Pioneer Platform. Toyota owners will be happy to hear a new LC79 Rhino-Rack Backbone is now available for…
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Does Mitsubishi warranty breach the law?
Is the new Mitsubishi warranty of 10-years/200,000km in breach of Australian Consumer Law? The new Mitsubishi warranty period of 10-years/200,000km could be in breach of Australian Consumer Law (ACL) according…
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September 4X4 sales show promise
The 4X4 sales results for September 2020 are in and there are some positive signs in the numbers. While new vehicle sales continue to struggle in the wake of the…
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Mitsubishi now offering 10-year warranty
Mitsubishi’s Diamond Advantage Program sees its new-vehicle warranty extended to an astonishing 10 years/200,000km! Mitsubishi this morning announced a new Diamond Advantage Program that sees a new-vehicle warranty of 10…
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New Ford Ranger FX4 MAX ups the off-road ante
Ford Australia is set to launch a new off-road focused model called the Ranger FX4 MAX with FOX 2.0 shocks and 32-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain rubber. The all-new Ford Ranger FX4…
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Pricing and spec announced on new Mazda BT-50
Mazda Australia has announced pricing and specification details for its new Mazda BT-50 4X4 ute range which goes on sale on 1 October. The new Mazda BT-50 4X4 ute will…
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First drive: 2021 Toyota HiLux SR5 Double Cab Cab Chassis
Is Toyota’s new more powerful facelifted 2021 HiLux SR5 Double Cab Cab Chassis much better than its predecessor? We get behind the wheel to find out… As you’re undoubtedly aware,…
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Warn releases bluetooth winch controller
With this new Warn Bluetooth winch controller you can recover your rig using your phone! The new Warn Bluetooth winch controller allows you to pair your winch and your phone…
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VFACTS: August 2020 New 4X4 sales continue to slide
VFACTS figures confirm new 4×4 sales continued their slide in August 2020 as the industry calls for an easing of COVID-19 restrictions. New 4×4 sales are down again and, according…
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All new Isuzu D-MAX driving impressions!
While we recently brought you all the details on Isuzu’s all-new D-MAX we weren’t allowed to tell you what it was like to drive… until now. So far we’ve sampled…
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New Land Rover Defender Driven Down Under
It’s been a long wait but the New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia… and we’ve driven it. The New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia…
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New 2020 Toyota HiLux revealed
Thanks to local design and development work, Toyota says if the 2020 HiLux could talk it would have a strong Aussie accent. Toyota Australia played a pivotal role in the…
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VFACTS: New 4X4 sales down again but there are some winners
New 4×4 sales down again in July 2020 compared to last month… and still well down on the previous year. New 4×4 sales are down again, with the Federal Chamber…
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Remembering the Dakar Pajero
Dakar Pajero. Two words that went hand-in-hand for many years thanks to the success Mitsubishi had with its legendary 4×4 in the world’s toughest off-road race over many years throughout…
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All-new ARB Intensity Solis dimmable LED driving light
The new ARB Intensity Solis LED driving lights deliver an impressive one lux at 1462m and feature a unique dimmer control and LINX compatibility. Newly developed ARB Intensity Solis nine-inch…
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Video: Watch the first crossing of the Simpson Desert by Cecil Madigan.
Thanks to the State Library of South Australia you can now see actual footage of Cecil Madigan’s 1939 Simpson Desert Expedition. Once considered one of the more remote journeys you…
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