Australia’s most remote 4X4 tracks
Australia is home to some of the most remote 4x4 tracks on earth, and these are the cream of the crop... if you're up for the challenge
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Sam Purcell
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4X4s and DPF fire risks. What you need to know
There's more to field maintenance than checking the oil and banging out the oil filter. Here's how to stop your rig burning to the ground
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You could still buy a TD42 Patrol in Papua New Guinea, in 2016
It’s the engine that gets Australian 4WDers properly hot under the collar, as they stand around a popped bonnet nodding and humming positively. Sure, the ZD30 stopped popping pistons left-right-and-centre,…
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This Land Rover Forklift is what (strange) dreams are made of.
Americans have Craiglist for their strange vehicle listings. And now the Trading Post is a bit of an internet backwater, Gumtree has become a haven for time wasting, tyre-kicking and…
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Will the real Nissan Pathfinder please stand up?
When the R51 Nissan Pathfinder was replaced in 2013, we all let out a collective sigh. No chassis rails, no proper 4WD, no ground clearance, no transfer case. The Nissan R52…
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2019 Ford Ranger Pricing revealed
Ford has announced pricing for their incoming 2019 Ranger utes, which will be available in Australia towards the end of this year. Let’s get down to brass tacks, starting at…
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That’s not Australia’s most powerful ute. This is.
When Volkswagen announced their latest stake in the 4WD ute power wars, we ran a headline saying the 190kW Amarok would be Australia’s most powerful 4X4 ute. Compared to the…
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New-look 2018 Mazda BT-50 revealed for Australian Market
Designed and developed locally, the new 2018 Mazda BT-50 has copped a new snout in an effort to appeal more to those wanting a more masculine kind of look to their…
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We drove the 2018 Mercedes X-Class, here is what you need to know
The 4X4 ute segment continues to grow in Australia, in terms of both sales and offerings. While sales figures continue to grow, more manufacturers are looking to move into that…
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Ranger Raptor Pricing: $74,990
Ford have lifted the veil on their go-fast Ranger Raptor pricing: $74,990. This is considerably lower than the many rumours that had been floating around, pinging it around $14,000 more…
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Outback testing in the 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler
It’s mid-January in Alice Springs. The temperature must be 45 degrees C. Parked innocuously in the stifling heat are two Jeep Wrangler Rubicons, one short wheelbase, one long wheelbase. Nothing…
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Have a closer look at the 2018 Navara’s new dual-rate coils
When we drove the V3 updated 2018 Navara a couple of weeks ago, we found it to be vastly improved. Along with the faster steering, there is one thing that…
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2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Review
This is the Jeep Compass Trailhawk, the small 4WD that fills the boots of a decidely forgettable unit sold previously. We got an invite in the mail, and thought what…
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2018 Nissan Navara: Have they finally fixed it?
There’s no getting around it, the original D23 Nissan Navara that came out in 2015 missed the mark. Unloaded, it was a great car. It was efficient, grunty and comfortable.…
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Nismo Navara coming? It’s not out of the question, apparently.
At the recent re-launch of the updated Nissan Navara, the chief product specialist behind the Nissan ute, Pedro De Anza Madrazo told us there is good reason to hope for…
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Hold your horses, but don’t hold your breath. Nissan is bringing the Titan to Australia.
In the face of a highly competitive and fast-evolving 4WD ute market in Australia, Nissan has all but confirmed they are bringing in some big guns to bolster their brand…
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This Land Rover Discovery has cracked a million kilometres
A million kilometres. It’s the holy grail of diesel longevity, the ultimate in pub bragging rights. Many talk about it, but few engines properly get there without major work in…
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2018 Ford Ranger Raptor: Here it is
Ford’s Ranger Raptor is here, now without camouflage or speculation to hide behind. There’s plenty to get through on this highly anticipated ute, which is the first of (probably a…
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2018 Haval H9 Review
Haval is here, and their proper 4WD offering has been improved. It’s called the H9, and is a seven-seat 4X4 roughly the same size as a Ford Everest. The brand…
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New 2018 Toyota HiLux range announced: Rugged, Rogue, Rugged X
In an effort to keep up with the Joneses, Toyota has revealed a new range of specification levels for the 2018 Toyota HiLux. Manufacturers of Australia’s best-selling vehicle have obviously…
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Ford Ranger catches fire in Cairns
Just one day after Ford issued a recall for it’s Ranger ute for the risk of fire, one has been seen burning in northern Queensland. Now, first things first. We…
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Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. 522kW, 868Nm. $134,900.
It’s coming to Australia, and is cheaper than you’d probably think. Jeep’s Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will cost $134,900, giving you a huge amount of performance (and a stupid amount of…
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Mercedes X-Class pricing information
Pure is your bottom spec. Think basic cloth interiors and steel wheels.Next up is Progressive, which sits in the middle of the range and will equal an SR5 HiLux or…
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First Look: New BFGoodrich KM3 Mud Terrain
This is BFGoodrich’s next generation mud terrain tyre, the KM3. Spotted by Scott Mason over in Baja, where the new rubber is undergoing testing as part of the Baja 1,000.…
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Climbing Uluru to be banned by October 2019
Climbing Uluru will be banned by October 2019, in a unanimous decision by the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park board. “Some people in tourism and government for example might have been…
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Here is the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Without any further waits, Jeep have unveiled the all-new Wrangler at Sema. Jeep are calling the 2018 JL Wrangler it the ‘most capable SUV ever’, which going by the pedigree…
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Nissan considering big Titan ute for Australia
Coming from motoring.com.au, Nissan’s chief of LCVs (Light Commercial Vehicles) is keen to bring the Titan into the Australian Market. Speaking to Aussie media at the recent Tokyo Motor Show,…
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Watch a video of the 2019 Suzuki Jimny
We’re pretty excited about the 2019 Suzuki Jimny. Even though you’re flat-out fitting a packed lunch inside, there is something very special about the little Japanese off-roader. We originally thought…
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Can’t afford a Raptor? Get yourself a Projen
China is home to the biggest car market in the world. In 2015, it sold 21.1 million vehicles. Compare that to the 1,155,408 we did in the same year in…
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Volkswagen Amarok V6 pulls record on racetrack
Volkswagen have broken the 2 minute barrier at the recent World Time Attack, held at Sydney Motorsport Park. There wasn’t a rut, mogul or sandhill in sight, but it’s still…
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The Hay River Track, Simpson Desert
The Simpson Desert is perhaps the last place on Earth that you would associate with the word ‘river’. Yet there it is … at the northern end lays the Hay…
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Holden Colorado Storm: $52,490
Holden has another limited edition ute on the boil, called the Colorado Storm. It sits in between the LTZ and Z71, which are both towards the top end of specification…
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2018 Toyota Fortuner, now $5,000 cheaper
When it comes to 4X4 sales, Toyota is an absolute giant. Sure, the Ford Ranger is looking like it might pip the HiLux. But look elsewhere: Prado, LandCruiser, even 70-Series…
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Nissan Navara D40 Airbag Recall: Over 40,000 affected.
Own a D40 Navara, or know someone who does? You better pay attention. Nissan has just issued a big recall for the popular 4X4 ute, which affects over 40,000 vehicles…
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2018 Amarok V6 towing capacity: now 3.5 tonnes
Volkswagen’s 2018 Amarok V6 has been given a shot in the arm, with a 3.5-tonne towing capacity announced across the board. This is an upgrade to the 3-tonne towing that…
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Toyota HiLux price & range updated, V6 killed.
Toyota is updating its current range of HiLux vehicles as of the 6th of October. In particular, there will be more options available for people to buy an automatic HiLux, and…
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4X4 Driving Tips: Bulldust
Bulldust is one of those strange phenomenon that you get when travelling out in the bush. Often, it will catch you by surprise, and can lead to potential problems. Bulldust…
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2018 LDV T60: Here is what you need to know.
SAIC Motors has lifted the lid on the LDV T60, which will become the latest player in Australia’s 4X4 ute segment. It’s a new, ground-up design, coming from the world’s…
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This British billionaire wants to keep the Defender alive
There is a new Land Rover Defender coming. But if you think it’s going to be anything like the old one, you’ll be disappointed. The new Defender will have to…
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Toyota LandCruiser Recall: 100 & 200 Series affected
It’s been a busy week in terms of 4X4 recalls, with Ford and Jeep racking up their own recalls a few days ago. Now it’s Toyota’s turn, with a LandCruiser…
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Why you should always travel with emergency communications
It gets a bit tiring to keep when folk like us banging on about safety when you’re travelling remotely. But now and again, you’ll see why it’s so important. On…
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The 4X4 Beer Economy: What is a recovery worth?
If you recover someone out in the bush? Do you expect some kind of remuneration in return? I’m not talking about exchanging money, but rather a bartering system of goods…
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Remember when Mercedes-Benz took on the Canning Stock Route?
It’s a pretty audacious task: pitting a bunch of brand-new, unmodified vehicles against probably the most gruelling off-road track in Australia, and one of the toughest in the world: the…
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Learn about waterfall photography with Canon Collective.
We all want to take better photos when we’re travelling. It helps having a decent camera, but don’t think you need to spend thousands to get a nice shot. We’ve…
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Ford issue recall for Everest and Ranger
Another recall has hit the shelves this week, this time for the Ford Ranger and Everest. The side airbags are the units under question in this recall. It’s not related…
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall: potentially dodgy alternator
Jeep has issued a recall on the Grand Cherokee 4X4, for some potential problems in the electrical circuit. The recall notice says that the “alternator of the affected models may…
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2018 LandCruiser Prado revealed
Toyota has shown the first images of the facelifted 2018 LandCruiser Prado, which has been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Its design is clearly following in the footsteps of…
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The Ford Ranger Raptor is coming to Australia
Following up from a tonne of spied shots and speculation, Ford has now confirmed the Ranger Raptor is coming to Australia. And how else, but a scintillating video of a…
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LDV T60 Ute launching October 1
The LDV T60 ute is locked in for launching in Australia, bringing with it another option of dual cab ute. the T60 ute will occupy the lower price end of…
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Nissan Navara N-Sport Black Edition released
Following on the heels of limited edition models like the Triton Sports Edition, Ranger FX4 and TRD HiLux, Nissan has now released the Navara N-Sport Black Edition. It’s you’re classic…
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