Jeep Scrambler: The new 4X4 ute coming to Australia
It’s called the Jeep Scrambler Most 4WDers will remember this name from the 70’s and 80’s, referring to a styling pack that came with the Jeep CJ-8. The CJ-8 was…
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Sam Purcell
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This is the 2018 Suzuki Jimny. Leaked!
Along with the LandCruiser, Patrol and Land Rover, the Suzuki is one of the original 4WDs that really carved out a reputation for great off-road capability and versatility back in…
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Holden shows off Colorado Superute
V8 Falcon and Commodore utes have been the curtain-raisers for the V8 supercars for many years, but there is a new segment coming: Superutes. Most of the usual suspects are…
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BFGoodrich has you covered for your next camping adventure
Buy four BFGoodrich off-road tyres before September 30 and receive a FREE BFGoodrich swag valued at $279. BFGOODRICH ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO2 is the toughest All-terrain…
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Upgrading the brakes on your 4X4
Why replace, when you can upgrade? That old adage really rings true when you start thinking about brakes. There are no downfalls, and you can restore braking performance lost to…
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Jeep JL Wrangler spied undisguised
Another leaked image of the upcoming Jeep JL Wrangler has surfaced, giving us a solid, undisguised look at the 2018 model. The image is purported to be taken at the…
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Rough Stuff DVD out now, plus special offer
After hitting movie screens across Australia, home-grown off-road movie Rough Stuff has now been released as a DVD. GQ Patrols, Land Rovers and LandCruisers, this movie is a genuine 4WDing…
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2018 JL Wrangler: more detailed revealed
The doggedly inquisitive enthusiast base JL Wrangler forum have picked up on some more solid details on the upcoming 2018 JL Wrangler, including engine, driveline and spec details of Jeep’s…
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The Foton Sauvana 4X4 coming to Australia
There’s another 4X4 wagon coming to Australia from China, called the Foton Sauvana. Like many other seven-seat 4X4s in Australia, the Sauvana is based off the sibling ute. In this…
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The all-electric Bollinger B1 4X4 is coming. And we’re excited
Bollinger Motors is a company founded by Robert Bollinger, a former Manhattan advertising executive and skin care entrepreneur. It’s small, practically just a shed out in the boonies of New…
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The Land Rover Discovery makes insane amounts of boost
“There’s no replacement for displacement”, some say. “Except for psi!” others interject. And they’re right. While big capacity engines that produce lashings of torque almost instantly from idle, forced induction…
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The James Bond Defender is up for auction
The James Bond Defender from the 2015 film Spectre is up for sale. How much do they want? We don’t know, it’s going under the hammer. The base is a…
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V6 Amarok Sportline: $55,490
The V6 Amarok Sportline has been announced by Volkswagen, which will be the cheapest way into their most-powerful ute. How much? Fifty-five and a half grand, before you drive away.…
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Takata Airbag Recall: Is your 4X4 affected?
The Takata Airbag recall saga is a story that’s refusing to go away. Courtesy of Australian consumer group Choice, more problems have been sprouting up with the replacement airbags on…
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Track Tvan MK5 Revealed
Track Trailer has lifted the covers off the next generation of their well-regarded Tvan camper trailer. This is the Tvan Mk5, let’s have a closer look at what’s new on…
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$160k Amarok Giveaway winner collects V6 ‘Rok
It’s not every day you get to rock up to a car showroom to collect some brand new wheels. Even rarer, though, is not having to hand over a single…
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Is the Mercedes X-Class just a re-badged Navara?
The 2018 Mercedes X-Class is coming soon the Australia, but many pundits are already writing it off. “Take a Navara put a star on it and charge 30k more –…
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Bridgestone Dueler M/T 674 – a 50,000km review
When I bought Project 130 the Land Rover Defender, it was in dire need of some new rubber. Along with upgrading the suspension and wheels, I fitted up some Bridgestone…
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2018 Mercedes X-Class 4X4 ute revealed
It’s been hyped up plenty since concepts were revealed late last year, but the real thing is now here: take your first look at the 2018 Mercedes X-Class 4X4 ute.…
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Mercedes X-Class teaser video shows lots of things, not much ute.
Storms. Oceans. Animals. All of these things appear more in a Mercedes X-Class teaser video than the Mercedes X-Class itself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=35&v=-Ww8khzqBT4 It’s been published to build a bit of hype…
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2018 LandCruiser Prado: Leaked
Following on from some very convincing-looking renders that popped up a little while back, the upcoming 2018 LandCruiser Prado has been spied once again. This time, in the flesh. These…
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Ram 2500, Code Black
Ford have the Ranger FX4, Mitsubishi brought out the Triton GLS Sports Edition, and Toyota TRD’d the HiLux. At some stage, manufacturers noticed that 4WDers have been spraying their wheels…
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This All Terrain Warrior might sell for very, very cheap.
I always thought car auction websites were only populated with late model, high-kilometre corollas and 2WD HiLuxes that have been mercilessly flogged by fleet drivers and travelling salesmen. So when…
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Learn the Land Rover Discovery history in just two short minutes
If you don’t know your SLS from your HDC, or your tdi from your td5? It might be worth taking this short crash course on Land Rover Discovery history. It’s…
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2017 Ford F-250 lands at Performax
The F-250 joins up with the smaller F-150, but comes with the hugely respected PowerStroke V8 diesel, which makes 328kW @ 2,800rpm, and 1,254Nm @ 1,800rpm. This runs through a…
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We drove the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, here’s what you need to know.
The all-new Land Rover Discovery has landed in Australia, overtaking from the very successful, ageing 4th-generation Discovery. While everyone might be more excited about the Defender, the Discovery is an…
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Ford Ranger Raptor spied online
Some Ford Ranger fans on Facebook have snapped images of what looks to be the Ford Ranger Raptor tootling around on some Victorian roads. The images aren’t super high quality,…
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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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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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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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Mercedes X-Class spied testing
A Mercedes X-Class has been spied doing some on-road testing somewhere in Europe, which gives us a little bit of insight into what the Benz ute will look like. The…
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The RV Daily $80,000 giveaway
Didn’t get lucky in our recent Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures giveaway? Fear not! Our friends at RV Daily, Australia’s most-read recreational vehicle publication, have put together another impressive competition that…
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The 2017 RAM Truck has huge built-in iceboxes
Most people love the RAM truck, or at least the idea of it. It’s probably to do with that huge, all-iron 6.7 litre Cummins inline-six diesel under the gigantic bonnet,…
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Watch a Discovery 4 get (almost) taken by the ocean
It’s the 4WDer’s worst nightmare. Mine, at least. Driving on the beach is one of life’s great pleasures behind the wheel of a 4X4. But, along with the rust, fear…
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2018 Haval H9 Updated
The 2018 Haval H9 has been announced by the Chinese manufacturer, with a handful of upgrades that will further push the value-for-money proposition of this seven-seater. The Haval H9 is…
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2017 Big Red Bash Lineup Announced
Organisers have now announced the full 2017 Big Red Bash Lineup, Australia’s most remote music festival. Missy Higgins is heading up an impressive list of artists for the 2017 Big…
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You can now buy a Hummer H1 … in China.
Perhaps the most ‘Murican 4X4 of all-time, the Hummer H1, is for sale once again. Back from the dead, it’s being sold in China. A company called VLF Automotive, featuring…
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The Touring 4X4 Checklist: 7 Tips to not forget.
The time is coming closer, and you’re getting nervous and excited about your big trip. There’s so much to do, and you’re worried you’re going to forget something. Fear not,…
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This Toyota LandCruiser goes very, very fast.
This big old Toyota LandCruiser has had a chop at getting into the records book, with a high-speed run down an operating airstrip in Mojave, California. It’s claiming the title…
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