2018 Just 4 Kids Motor Trail TJM Simpson Desert Trek
Just 4 Kids Motor Trail are gearing up for their 2018 TJM Simpson Desert Trek set to kick off on May 25th, and tickets are selling up quick! The trek…
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Wes Whitworth
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Range Rover Sport PHEV first to climb to Heaven’s Gate
If you’ve not seen the Range Rover Challenges over the years, then you have really been missing out. Not to be outdone by the Evoque, the Range Rover Sport PHEV…
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Kimberley to Kakadu: Issue 31 Travel
In issue 31, Pat and Scott turn what was to be the “transport stage” driving from The Kimberley to Kakadu into a rather spectacular trip. This incredible overland run shows…
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STAR WARS vs Nissan: Nissan Titan AT-M6
The Nissan Titan is a rather remarkable ‘truck’ all by itself; add livery and a build to resemble a walker from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and you get the…
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First look: Drivetech 4×4 Rival bumper
Just released in this issue of Unsealed 4X4 is an in-depth look at the brand spanking new Drivetech 4×4 Rival bumper. Evan, the editor of Unsealed 4X4 and Ben from Drivetech…
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GME XRS Connect app allows sending of gps location
After months of speculation on the newest upgrade to the GME XRS Connect system, GME have just released their newest update. This allows users of the XRS system to send…
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UNSEALED 4X4 ISSUE 46 – OUT NOW!
Now that we’ve all had a weekend to recover from Australia Day, we have just launched Unsealed 4X4 Issue 46, and it’s bigger and better than ever! In this issue…
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Holden Colorado chosen as new police divisional van
The Holden Colorado has been called up to be the new police divisional van for Victoria Police. Holden will supply 290 Colorado’s to be used as their replacement for the…
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2015 Toyota Fortuner and Hilux Recalled
Toyota Australia has issued a recall for some 2,526 Fortuners and 17,554 Hiluxes built between June and December 2015. A fault within the airbag sensor integrated circuits (ICs) is the…
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GM Marketplace: Let your 4X4 order your morning coffee for you
General Motors in the US have just released GM Marketplace. It is a new commerce feature that will let owners of more than 2 million vehicles order and pay for…
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Ford Australia teases 2018 Ranger Raptor video
Globally Ford have started building anticipation for the 2018 Ranger Raptor with the unveiling of a video on the Ford Australia Facebook page. Their most recent teaser of the new…
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Grand Cherokee Trackhawk recalled
You may recall the write up last month on the new 522kW supercharged 6.2L V8 Jeep, destined for our shores early this year. After 1,242 of them have been sold…
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Spied: Jeep JT Scrambler
After Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet each released a new ‘Pickup’ (read: Ute) over the past month it would appear that Fiat Chrysler now want in on the the action. There’s…
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2018 Haval H9 released; doesn’t look terrible
Haval Motors Australia have just launched the updated version of the critically acclaimed H9. The 2018 Haval H9 features an increase in power to 180kW (up from 160kW), an increase…
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Birds of the Top End Photo Essay with Scott Mason
In Issue 31 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures we take a trip through the top end with our very own editor, Scott Mason. In his ‘Birds of the Top End’…
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BFG launch free 4X4 navigation app
BFGoodrich have just launched their free 4X4 navigation app, “Off Road Escape”, which offers users the ability to locate and receive information on 4X4 tracks and trails throughout Australia. Developed…
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2019 Silverado to come with new 3.0 Litre TD Duramax
With the release of the 1500 Series Chevy Silverado at the Detroit Auto Show, we’ve obtained some rather exciting news on the Silverado line up. Namely that the 1500 series…
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Revealed: 2019 Ford Ranger
Last week out of the Detroit Auto Show, we’ve been given a look at the 2019 Ford Ranger. The US version of the updated pickup was put on display alongside…
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Drive 4 Life: Vic High Country charity trip – March 18-23
If you’re planning on hitting the Victorian High Country this year, why not do it while supporting a good cause? This March Drive 4 Life will be hosting a charity…
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Land Rover’s 400 HP Defender: Yep, it’s a thing.
So, we’ve got some good news, and some bad news. First, the good; Land Rover’s 400 HP Defender is a thing. Really. Land Rover has 150 5.0-Litre V8’s ready to…
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Vehicle rollover on Fraser Island
Queensland Police Service have issued a statement regarding the vehicle rollover on Fraser Island last weekend. Fortunately injuries were minor to one occupant, however the QPS have used this incident…
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HSV SportsCat, Silverado pricing revealed
It looks like an HSV dealer may have slipped up with HSV SportsCat, Camaro and Silverado pricing revealed on a dealer’s Facebook page. Images have surfaced showing the Camaro SportsCat,…
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RV Daily: Practical Guide to Modern Towing – Out now!
The RV Daily Practical Guide to Modern Towing has just launched over at RV Daily! Sure, it’s a bit of a mouthful, but a massive topic. Tim Scott, editor of RV…
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Land Rover kicks off 70th with 1948 prototype restoration
With 2018 being the 70th anniversary of Land Rover, the folks at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works have managed to get their mitts on an original 1948 prototype. The prototype…
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Cool Runnings: The Arctic Hilux
We recently took a trip to Iceland and drove the most capable Arctic trucks on the planet. Funnily enough, it wasn’t a bad day at work… Have a gander at…
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Roadsafe Soft Shackle recall
A recall has just been announced for the Roadsafe Soft Shackles. The shackles themselves are fine, however on the warning label there has been a typographical error. The specific product…
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Irukandji Jellyfish discovered off Fraser Island
An Irukandji jellyfish has been discovered off the west coast of Fraser Island for the second time in two years. Life guards on the west coast have been dragging the…
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Volkswagen Amarok V6TDI recall
The ACCC have issued a Volkswagen Amarok V6TDI recall via productsafety.gov.au. The recall relates to the power steering system and impacts Amaroks with the V6TDI engine. Essentially there is a…
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Unsealed 4X4 Issue 45 – Out Now!
Shake off those post-holiday blues with another massive issue of Unsealed 4X4. In this issue, we put the Ford Ranger up against the Toyota HiLux, and head over to the USA…
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For when you want a brand new 40 series: The ICON FJ
Starting out with his Toyota LandCruiser restoration shop, TLC, Jonathon Ward then changed to the ICON brand some ten years ago. Based out of California in the US, there was…
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Victorian recreation area closures due to fire weather
With the extreme fire weather in Victoria today and tomorrow Parks Victoria have closed a number of recreation areas and parks due to safety concerns. Check local closures before you…
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Mercedes releases info on the 2019 G-Class
Some images and details of 2019 G-Class have been released by Mercedes-Benz two weeks out from the Detroit Auto Show. Interestingly, the official images maintain the spy wrap, whereas the…
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Uniden UHF’s now available at Toyota Dealerships
Uniden have just partnered with Toyota Motor Corporation Australia to offer a range of the Uniden UHF radios and antennas in Toyota dealerships Australia wide. What this means is that…
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Pink Aerials for a good cause
GME has recently announced a partnership with The McGrath Foundation. GME have released a set of Pink aerials, pink microphones, and co-branded hand held UHF’s. The McGrath foundation is a…
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East Kimberley: Issue 30 Travel
In Issue 30 Scott Mason takes us on a photographic journey of The East Kimberley. Not as popular as the Western Kimberley, but equally as beautiful. Being twice the size…
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Happy New Year – Here’s to an even bigger 2018!
As the sun sets on camp, we just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year, and a massive thanks for being with us through another huge year. 2017 has…
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South East Queensland camping is chockas – Teewah, Inskip absolutely full over NYE!
If a last minute run out to camp on the coast in Queensland were on the cards for New Years, we’re afraid you’ve missed out. Teewah and Inskip are at…
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NSW Police Raptor: Because beaches have speed limits too
First introduced in 2014, the New South Wales Police Raptor is again out on beaches and in National Parks across the state this summer. It is being utilised as both…
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Three must do tyre tips and checks that may well save your life.
With the road toll already mounting for 2017/18 summer school holidays, doing a quick tyre check may just save you and your family’s life. Pat and Toyo Tires have teamed…
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A river too far: The Upper Allyn.
Solid day trip, over-nighter, or a week long escape, the Upper Allyn is a pretty spectacular spot to pull up stumps. Located just an hour and a half from Newcastle,…
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Engineering Explained: 5 Things you should never do in your 4X4
Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained has done a quick video explaining 5 things you should never do with your 4X4. The beauty of the videos that these guys upload is…
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Merry Christmas!
From Pat and the whole team at Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures, we want to wish everyone a very merry Christmas, and a safe and enjoyable holiday! Enjoy your holidays wherever…
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Taking your travel photography to the next level: Issue 30
In Issue 30 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures, we caught up with Greg Sullavan from Canon Australia and asked him to give us his hard and fast tips on getting…
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The Baja 1000: The toughest off-road race in the world
Our very own Scott Mason recently attended the 50th anniversary of the Baja 1000 race in Mexico. The Baja 1000 is arguable the most gruelling off-road endurance race in the…
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Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6 released… and it’s mental.
The concept first appeared back in 2016, and again at SEMA this year, now production of the Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6 has officially been announced. You know Hennessey, those folks who…
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Patriot Campers recall due to gas stove issues
There has been a Patriot Campers recall issued for a breach to the AS/NZS 5601.2:2013 Gas Installations guidelines. The breach concerns all Patriot campers fitted with the Bromic stove, and…
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New Suzuki Jimny spotted at Hiroshima Factory
The new Suzuki Jimny has been spotted at the Suzuki factory in Hiroshima, revealing a very square body style reminiscent of days gone by. It does appear to have a…
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New Off-Road Mapping Available for HEMA HX-1
Hema has just released a new version of their award-winning Explorer Map for the Hema HX-1 Navigator, putting the company’s most detailed topographic mapping and up-to-date track database in the…
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Ford Ranger recalled due to possible fire risk
The Ford Ranger has been recalled, due to a fire risk relating to the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) and dry vegetation being caught around it. Ford has issued an urgent…
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Ord Valley Muster 2018 With Lee Kernaghan
It’s that time of year again when the early-bird tickets for the Ord Valley Muster 2018 go on sale. Running from 11-20th May 2018, the muster next year is going…
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