Ford 7.3L petrol-powered V8 is coming…
… But probably only to America … so far. The Yanks have just announced a new Ford 7.3L petrol-powered V8 engine to adorn their new F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty…
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Wes Whitworth
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2020 GMC Sierra HD with invisible trailer
Thankfully, the new 2020 GMC Sierra HD is significantly less ugly than its fraternal twin at Chevrolet, ‘The Frullet’ that we saw announced late last year. It does, however, feature…
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2020 RAM Truck 3500HD brings 16-tonne towing capacity down under…
Some of the biggest dual-cab utes on the Australian market boast a rather impressive towing capacity of a touch less than seven tonnes. They’ve pushed these numbers up from the…
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Confirmed: Ford and Volkswagen are teaming up
Just confirmed at the Detroit Motor Show, Ford and Volkswagen are teaming up to bring the next generation Ranger and Amarok. The team-up is expected to bring to the masses…
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Everything you need to know about camping on Stockton Beach
As a follow up to our story a few weeks back on the beach driving permit increases, we’ve now got all the information on the reopening of camping on Stockton…
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The Suzuki Jimny Little Woody… er, Suzuki Pickup Concept
With Suzuki fans collectively holding their breaths to see a return of the Suzuki Stockman, it seems that Suzuki are all over it with the announcement of the Suzuki Pickup Concept.…
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Kick off 2019 with some 8X8 trucks…
So tomorrow is the day a fair whack of us head back to work after the silly season. What better way to kick off 2019, than with some 8X8 trucks…
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Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? Cooper Tires have you covered
Did you get what you wanted for Christmas this year? If not, don’t worry. The folks over at Cooper Tires have you sorted with their Happier New Year Click and…
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2020 Chevy Silverado HD: The Frullet?
Despite being the third all-new Chevrolet Silverado HD in just 18 months, the new 2020 model is quite possibly the ugliest rendition of the Silverado we’ve ever seen. But why…
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TC Owen to smash Queensland Coast
TC Owen has now redeveloped into a category 1 cyclone over the past few hours, and is expected to breach the coast in the South East of the Gulf of…
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More calls to stop 4X4s driving on Queensland beaches
In what appears to be a never-ending saga of ‘environmentalists’ demanding to have 4X4s relegated to shopping wagon and soccer mum duties, there has been yet another call to stop…
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Rivian R1T electric ute unveiled
Fresh from the 2018 Los Angeles Motor Show comes the Rivian R1T electric ute. The 300kW base model offers a range of around 370km, while the top of the range…
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Give the gift of ARB
With Christmas just around the corner, our mates over at ARB have put together some Christmas deals so you can give the gift of ARB this Christmas. If you’re anything…
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Ultimate Campers eleventh-hour redemption
Ultimate Campers, after being placed in voluntary administration in October this year, have just been given an eleventh-hour reprieve by Eagle Outdoors Australia. Owners and founders of Eagle Outdoors, David…
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Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Magazine – Issue 36 out now!
Issue 36 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures has just gone on sale, and it’s better than ever! Have a look at the video, for a quick wrap up of what…
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The best 4WD modification ever? Beer on tap!
Sure, that’s a pretty big call – The best 4WD modification ever – but then, beer taps in the back of your 4X4 (or just about anywhere you want to…
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2019 Mitsubishi Triton revealed
Ringing in it’s 40th year of production, the 2019 Mitsubishi Triton has now been revealed to the masses. Based around the same ladder-frame design, the new Triton has the new-generation…
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New 2019 Triton to be announced soon
Mitsubishi are set to reveal the new 2019 Triton on November 9, with the first wave expected to go on sale in Australia during the first quarter of 2019. At…
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X-Class 6X6… yep, really.
Ok, so you may remember a few months ago, we ran a story about the Carlex X-Class EXY – essentially a beefed up and out, Mercedes X-Class. Sure, it got big…
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Uniden releases UH45 for outdoor adventures
Recently released from the folks at Uniden is the UH45 hand-held UHF. Designed with the young family in mind, the UH45 features a bunch of kid and family oriented features…
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Cub Campers to partner with Outback HQ
For those punters in Victoria, the name Outback HQ should be nothing new as the one-stop shop for all things off-road. Covering brands like Track Trailer, James Baroud, ARB, Hema…
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Toowoomba Spring Expo starts tomorrow!
Following along on the backs of some magic shows on the Queensland coast, the Toowoomba Spring Expo kicks off tomorrow! The Toowoomba Spring Show and Outdoor Leisure Expo starts tomorrow…
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Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show prizes up for grabs!
The Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show has kicked off today in Eastern Creek! If you’re heading into the show today or over the weekend, there are some great prizes up…
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Exclusive Unsealed 4X4 and RV Daily shirts available at this weekends Sydney 4X4 Show!
You’ve asked, and we’ve listened! If you’re heading down to the Sydney 4WD and Adventure show this weekend, you’ll be able to get your hands on a set of exclusive…
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200 Series LandCruiser gets a safety boost
Now in its eleventh year of production, after one face-lift and minor changes, the 200 Series LandCruiser gets a safety boost for the GXL and VX models. VX Model Upgrades…
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2018 Sunshine Coast Home Show & Caravan, Camping & Boating Expo – this weekend!
Never fear Queensland, as we’ve not forgotten about you. With the huge shows everywhere else around the country, you’ve got the Sunshine Coast Expo this weekend, at the Sunshine Coast Stadium! Running…
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Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show on this weekend!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock chances, are you’ll know about the Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show on this weekend! Proudly presented by Unsealed 4X4, RV Daily and Club 4X4…
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Nissan Navara Dark Sky concept
Released at the 2018 Hannover Motor Show in Germany, is the Nissan Navara Dark Sky Concept. Developed in the UK, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the…
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$100,000 gold nugget found in WA
A massive 68-ounce (3.23kg) gold nugget worth more than $100,000 has been uncovered in remote Western Australia. Named the ‘Duck’s Foot’ due to its shape, was the biggest of a…
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Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show is next weekend
Proudly presented by Unsealed 4X4, RV Daily and Club 4X4, it’s time to get excited folks, because the Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show is next weekend! Make sure you jump online…
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2018 Amarok Core V6 & Ultimate 580 now released
We’ve known for a while now that a beefed up V6 Amarok was coming to Australia. With the flagship model, the Ultimate 580 now released, Volkswagen have also released a…
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Queensland 4X4 Operation Lift wrap up
You’ll no doubt have seen a massive amount of news and information on “Operation Lift” over the past few weeks, and if you want the blow by blow, have a…
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Willowglen 4X4 challenge is on this weekend!
If watching 26 blokes chase a tiny little ball around a paddock does nothing for you, and you’ve not got a ute, nor plan on mustering up the one you…
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Avida releases new off-road van: Avida Rock
The name Avida is synonymous with quality, and remains one of Australia’s longest standing caravan and motorhome manufacturers. Previously, they have released their semi-off-road range of caravans, however they have…
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New Inskip Point sinkhole opens up
A large area of the beachfront has collapsed into the ocean as a new Inskip Point sinkhole opens up. Glen Cruickshank from Rainbow Beach Helicopters has told media that the current…
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Deni Ute Muster… THIS WEEKEND!
Not that we’re counting or anything, but if we were…. we’d be able to tell you that there are ONLY FOUR SLEEPS LEFT to the Deni Ute Muster! Yep, it…
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ESC equipped vehicles now allowed 75mm lift
Hot off the press today, we’ve just received information that the Minister for Transport and Main Roads in Queensland has confirmed changes to Queensland’s lift laws, apparently first introduced by…
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Uniden releases waterproof in-vehicle UHF: XTRAK 40
Fresh out of the stable from the folks over at Uniden, is the brand spanking new XTRAK 40. Now before you roll your eyes and think “just another UHF entering the…
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Cleveland Caravanning & 4X4 Expo this weekend!
It’s that time of year again, the Cleveland Caravanning & 4X4 Expo is on this weekend! Kicking off from 8:30am till 4pm daily, and running from Friday 21st of September, until…
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Unsealed 4X4 Issue 54 – Out Now!
Spring has absolutely sprung and with it, we bring you Unsealed 4X4 Issue 54! Have a look at the video below for the hard and fast look at what’s in Unsealed 4X4…
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Queensland Government confirm interstate vehicles will not be defected
In what has been a rather tumultuous week for Queenslanders and, indeed, just about anyone who would travel into the state for holidays or work with their four-wheel drive, the…
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Ford Everest recalled for faulty seats
Ford Australia has issued a recall for specific Ford Everest vehicles built between March 9, 2018 to March 13, 2018. There appears to be an issue relating to the seat…
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AAAA wades in on Queensland’s “Operation Lift” kerfuffle
Further to our article on Monday regarding the Queensland Police Service’s “Operation Lift”, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association have entered the fray with some sound advice for owners of modified…
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SA will not re-register vehicles still fitted with Takata alpha inflators
Following on from the Takata Airbag Recall saga, owners of vehicles in South Australia will not be able to re-register their vehicles still fitted with Takata alpha inflators from November…
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QLD Academic calls for a stop on 4X4’s in national parks
Queensland newspaper, the Sunshine Coast Daily, has just printed an article quoting a Sunshine Coast based professor of marine science, Thomas Shlacher. Essentially the article states that Professor Shlacher is…
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ex-US Army 6X6 runs tuff truck course
You know over in the States, how they have their ‘Murican version of a ‘tuff truck’ course, where you’ll usually see old first-gen Dodge Durangos and beat up Jeeps blowing…
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HiLux face-lift in the works
Toyota have just released information on the new HiLux face-lift. The new face-lift designed front end has been taken from the HiLux Rogue that was released earlier in the year. The…
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Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Magazine – Issue 35 out now!
Issue 35 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures is out now! In this issue Pat shows you how to reach the tip, while keeping your 4X4 in one piece. Have a…
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Happy Father’s Day Dad!
From all of us here at Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures, we want to wish everyone’s dad a happy Father’s Day, and a massive ‘thanks for being there for us!’ For…
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The Suzuki G-Wagon, sort of…
Want a G-Wagon, but not the astronomical price tag that goes along with it? We may have just the thing for you. Introducing the Suzuki G-Mini. From the folks in…
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