Wes Whitworth, Author at Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures

Hot off the Ford Australia press, is the announcement that the new 2019 Ranger and Everest, will in certain models, feature the new 147kW, 500Nm 2.0L Bi-Turbo engine, which is…

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Travel

How to beat the winter blues: Fraser Island exclusive flash sale

Considering autumn has really grabbed hold of Australia with a vengeance, and the first snow dump is freezing us all down to our cores so early in the season, we’ve…

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Electrical

Just released: The Oricom ULTRA550

Just released out of the Oricom stable is the brand new Oricom ULTRA550. This new UHF is the flagship model across the handheld range and includes a host of upgrades…

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Vehicles

Watch a Jimny outperform a Range Rover off-road.

Now don’t get me wrong, I love cruising around the countryside in a $291,000 Range Rover Autobiography just as much as the next loyal subject of Her Majesty the Queen.…

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Travel

Happy Mothers Day 2018

Pat and the team at Pat Callinan 4X4 Adventures want to wish all of our mothers, a very Happy Mothers Day 2018. Because, well, without you, none of us would…

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Travel

First solid snow dump of 2018!

Unless you live north of Cairns, you would have noticed it’s been awfully chilly the past day or so. The good news is that there’s more to come over the…

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Advice

Issue 33 – OUT NOW!

Issue 33 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures is out now! In this issue we take you through the heart of Arnhem Land – Exploring Australia’s final frontier. In this issue…

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Vehicles

Nissan has pulled the pin on diesel!

After our rather passionate post late last month on diesel not being dead, Nissan has pulled the pin on diesel models across Europe. The Japanese auto manufacturer confirmed the news yesterday…

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Advice

RV Daily Issue 26 – OUT NOW!

RV Daily issue 26 will have just landed in your inbox, or for those not subscribed, you’ll find it here. In this issue, you get to meet our brand spanking…

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Travel

2018 Birdsville Races: Tickets on sale now!

Tickets to one of the most iconic Australian bucket-list events, the 2018 Birdsville Races, have just gone on sale at www.birdsvilleraces.com. Set for August 31-September 1 2018, it’s expected to…

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Vehicles

The Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol concept

Nissan in the US have just released some teaser images of their upcoming Armada Mountain Patrol concept, based around the full-size v8-powered SUV – the Y62 Armada. Known Down Under…

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The Bonetti Campers ‘Cruisinator’

Pop top roof conversions had taken somewhat of a back seat in recent years, with the advent of the off-road camper trailer and caravans. With their weights and size increasing,…

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Vehicles

The end of the JK Wrangler

Love them or hate them, Friday last week marks the end of the JK Wrangler. Production has now ceased as the last JK rolled off the production line, with tooling…

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Electrical

Scoop: Lightforce Striker

Lightforce have always made round lights, right? So when we got the scoop on the brand spanking new Lightforce Striker, we were more than a little surprised when they turned…

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Advice

UNSEALED 4X4 ISSUE 49 – OUT NOW

It’s Monday, it starting to get cold, and chances are it’s rained all weekend. To kick-start the week for you, Unsealed 4X4 Issue 49 has just been released direct to…

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Vehicles

Diesel is not dead!

Contrary to the writings and musings of more than a few pundits, journalists and commentators within the automotive industry, diesel is not dead. Their comments on diesel dying out was…

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Travel

Lest we forget: ANZAC Day 2018

Moments before the sun breaks over the horizon, a single, lone bugler will blast the haunting, solemn ‘The Last Post’ as she stands at rigid attention. The crowd falls into…

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Vehicles

The two-door Range Rover returns

After a nearly 40 year hiatus, the two-door Range Rover has returned, however a little different than the original. Back in the 70’s the Range Rover only came in a…

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Vehicles

JK Wranglers recalled over further airbag issues

Coming off the back of the Takata airbag recall fiasco, there have been more developments with JK Wranglers recalled over further airbag issues. The further recall affects both JK Wranglers…

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Travel

Drifta Fans Camping Event 2018: Camp Cobark

The Drifta Fans Camping Event 2018 is just around the corner, slated in for 18 – 20th of May, and it’s looking like it’s going to be bigger and better than…

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Vehicles

2018 ISUZU D-MAX & MU-X: First look and drive

We’ve been behind the wheel of Isuzu’s new, updated MU-X and D-Max for a first look and drive of the new MY18 year model. The new MY18 D-MAX & MU-X…

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Equipment

Over $1 million in counterfeit parts seized

After highlighting the amount of counterfeit parts coming into Australia and being sold online on platforms such as eBay late last year, over $1 million in counterfeit parts have just…

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Vehicles

The new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD just looks mean!

Recently HSV announced pricing on the Chevrolet Silverado slated for release Down Under later this year, with the possibility of us getting the upgraded looks of the 2019 year model. Just…

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Competitions

$112k Giveaway Winners Announced

AND THE 2018 $112k GIVEAWAY WINNER IS… Craig from Bateau Bay, NSW! He’s just won a brand spanking new V6 Amarok, Cub Frontier Camper, and a range of other prizes…

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Vehicles

190kW Amarok is coming

After Volkswagen gave the Amarok V6 a shot in the arm to increase towing capacity to 3.5-tonnes for the 2018 model, Volkswagen have just let us in on a little…

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Vehicles

The end of the smiley face: 2018 BT-50 Teaser

For Australia, Mazda’s 2018 BT-50 is about to get a make-over. Due for release in May it will be the second face-lift to the Mazda ute since its inception in…

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Equipment

Film your 4X4 and win $3500 worth of gear!

Reckon you’re pretty good with your phone or video camera? Taken some pretty awesome footage of your 4X4? Want to film your 4X4 and win $3500 worth of prizes? The…

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Travel

2018 Man from Snowy River Festival kicks off

The 2018 Man From Snowy River Bush Festival has kicked off in huge style. The Festival is held every year in Corryong, Victoria, in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains…

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Vehicles

Concept: Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak

Volkswagen have just released a new MQB-based pickup concept: The Atlas Tanoak. Released at the New York International Auto Show this week, the new Tanoak concept is actually rather easy…

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HSV Silverado, squeezing into a carpark soon, near you.

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Vehicles

HSV Silverado pricing released

HSV have finally released Silverado pricing today with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT model starting at $114,990. This is cheaper than what was expected for the entry level Silverado, and…

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Equipment

Is this the greatest alternative to the high-lift jack ever created?

We’d like you to meet the newest member of the ARB family: The ARB Jack. You see, Jack is a high lift jack, but without the three-foot-long handle that wants…

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Vehicles

Mercedes AMG G63 pricing announced

Pricing has just been announced on the Mercedes-AMG G63. The distinctive shape and stance of the infamous G-Wagen has changed very little in almost 40 years of production, however for the…

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Vehicles

The 2020 Ford Bronco teaser released…

It’s been rumoured about, hoped for, pined after and generally day dreamed about for over two decades now; the return of the Ford Bronco. Finally, just last week, we got…

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Electrical

Do you have your power covered?

With the wild weather smashing pretty much the whole of Australia at the moment, it’s the right time to think about what would happen should you lose power for an…

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Travel

Eldee Station’s 2018 ARB Easter Festival

Easter is less than two weeks away, and if you’ve still not made up your mind on what you and the family are doing, chances are this is it. Naomi and…

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Equipment

ARB partners with TRED to bring you the ARB TRED Pro

ARB have just announced their partnership with Australian made recovery board manufacturer, TRED. Through this partner ship they are bringing the exclusive ARB TRED Pro to ARB stores around the…

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Equipment

Man killed by snapped recovery strap in QLD

A 51-year-old man has been killed by a snapped recovery strap whilst he was assisting in recovering a bogged vehicle north of Mackay in Queensland, yesterday. At this time not…

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Advice

Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 9 airing from today

If you happened to miss Season 9 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures, don’t fret, because you’ve got another chance to catch up on all the action starting today! Every week…

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Travel

2018 ARB Off-Road Racing Championship kicks off this weekend!

The first round of the 2018 ARB Off-Road Racing Championship kicks off this weekend in Griffith, NSW. If you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t heard of the championship…

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Electrical

New Release: Uniden iGO 4K Dash Cam

Just released by Uniden is the iGO 4K Dash Cam. With increasing numbers of vehicles on the road each year, safety and security have become more important than ever. Dash…

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Advice

ISSUE 32 – OUT NOW!

Issue 32 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures is out now! In this issue we take you from Kakadu to Cobourg – one of the must do trips of the Northern…

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Electrical

Ultra Vision NITRO Maxx LED Light Bar released!

The newest addition to the Ultra Vision Lighting line up has just landed. The NITRO Maxx LED Light Bar is Ultra Vision’s newest product, and boasts some rather solid specifications.…

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Advice

UNSEALED 4X4 ISSUE 47 – OUT NOW

To help you kick the Monday Blues Unsealed 4X4 Issue 47 has just been released, and it just keeps getting better! In this issue we catch up with the I-Venture…

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Travel

2018 Brisbane 4X4 Outdoors show and Fishing & Boating Expo!

It’s that time of year again! The 2018 Brisbane 4X4 Outdoors show is on March 16-18 at the Brisbane Showgrounds (600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006). The show has been running…

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Vehicles

Unstoppable HiLux: Three transfer cases and 511:1 ratio drive

You read right, 511:1 (Five hundred and eleven to one – not five point one one to one) ratio unstoppable HiLux. The old 3RZ-FE powered 2.7-litre four-pot HiLux engine has,…

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RV DAILY: PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MODERN TOWING COMPLETE SERIES RELEASED

Last month you would remember RV Daily launched the Practical Guide to Modern Towing series. Now, just one month later, the whole series has gone live, so you can binge…

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Equipment

Considering the aftermarket accessory industry and range continues to grow, navigating the accessories abilities and ‘fit’ has become rather overwhelming in recent times. We try to keep you updated and…

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Competitions

2018 Drive to the Top: Turn just $1 into over $5000 in prizes

Hope Street Woolloomooloo are one of the most valuable charities and support services in Sydney, offering support to the marginalised and homeless in Woolloomooloo. Many of those cared for by…

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Travel

2018 Big Red Bash has nearly sold out!

With kick off just months away and ticket sales through the roof, the Big Red Bash has nearly sold out, and there’s a pretty good chance they’re going to sell…

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Vehicles

HSV SportsCat and SportsCat+ pricing revealed!

HSV have just released the all-new Colorado SportsCat and SportsCat+ pricing. With HSV’s niche design and engineering capabilities there are many styling and chassis upgrades over the standard Colorado, with…

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