Super Duty Ranger Takes Towing Seriously
Ford is cranking up the muscle on its best-selling Ranger, and it’s all about towing. Enter the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty, a heavyweight contender aimed at tackling Australia’s biggest…
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Ranger Plug-In Hybrid Will Run Your Campsite
The idea of a plug-in hybrid 4X4 might make you roll your eyes, but hear us out. Ford just pulled the wraps off the Ranger Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and it’s…
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Everest Gets Spec’d Up with new Tremor model
There’s a certain expectation when you hear the word “Tremor” attached to a vehicle. It’s a name that suggests capability, toughness, and a willingness to tackle the unknown. Ford’s latest…
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Could A Mustang Raptor Be Your Next 4X4?
Make no mistake. The allure of a dirt road or an outback track is something more and more people are finding. But with the absolute sales explosion of the Ranger…
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Ranger Gets Capability Boost with New Tremor Pack
It’s no secret we’ve been big fans of the Ford offerings around here for the last few years, but the Ranger platform is one that consistently impresses. Ford’s aiming to…
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Is the F-150 Up to the Outback? Pat Heads to the Canning to Find Out
With the rise of American-built 4X4s on Aussie tracks there’s been a lot of conjecture about their ability to survive in Aussie conditions, especially compared to their Japanese or Thai…
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Pat Takes on the New Bronco Raptor
When you think of New York City, sprawling skyscrapers, Broadway lights, and bustling streets might come to mind. But at this year’s New York City Auto Show, Ford brought the…
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Head Bush on a Budget – 8 Affordable 4X4s
Whether you’re at the top end of town or living for the weekend there’s no hiding the fact we’re in a cost of living crisis. While it might seem counterintuitive,…
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Can an EV cut it in the Outback?
Make no mistake, EVs are the way of the future. There’s simply no two ways about it. Us as consumers have been increasing our demands of the humble old internal…
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Behind the tiller of Pat’s new F-150
As children, our imaginations are boundless, fueled by the simplest of toys. For some, like our very own Pat Callinan, a single Matchbox car, the Ford F-150, was not just…
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Would the Aussie 4X4 Crowd Embrace a Rally-Inspired Rig?
Australia’s rugged landscapes are a playground for 4X4 enthusiasts, offering everything from the sun-baked expanses of the Outback to the rainforested slopes of Queensland. It’s no wonder that the 4X4…
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Opinion: Why Ford’s little ute could be a big winner
Us Aussie’s love our utes. We’re a unique nation that defines the saying “Word hard, play hard” and we expect the same of our vehicles. We want something that’s perfect…
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First Drive F-150 – More than meets the eye
Recently, I managed to drive an Australian-delivered Ford F-150 for the very first time. In this article, I’ll let you know my first impressions, what it’s like to drive, and…
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About the F-150
The Ford F-150 is a nameplate that has become synonymous with hard yakka, and for good reason. It’s a workhorse, a daily driver, a towing legend, and an off-road beast,…
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Check out Ford’s new Wildtrak X
Designed to bridge the gap between the Wildtrak and the higher-performing Raptor, the Wildtrak X is coming soon. Check it out here.
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F-150 prices revealed as Ford finally opens order books
Ford Australia has confirmed prices and specs for the long-awaited F-150 in both the XLT and Lariat variations. Here's what we know so far.
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What went into the Ford Ranger Outback Tourer Build
Wandering what $70,000 in modifications looks like on the Next-Gen Ford Ranger? Let’s take a look at what went into the Outback Tourer build.
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Have a clearer view with Next Gen Towing Mirrors
Clearview Accessories seem to be constantly leading the way in the 4X4 world. Yet again another incredible product has hit the market and this time, Ford owners should be rejoicing…
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Evolution of the Ford Ranger in Australia
The PX Ford Ranger was unveiled in Sydney in 2010 and the rest, they say, is history. Follow the evolution of the Ranger in Australia here.
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How this Next Gen Everest was turned into a beach touring machine
In episode 2, Pat gave us a look into the Everest build. Learn how this Next Gen Ford was turned into a fully certified beach touring machine.
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The #vanlife world needs an off-roader, is the Ford Transit Trail the solution?
There's a gap in the vanlife market, and that's an off-roader. Is the Ford Transit Trail going to bridge this gap for us adventurers?
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The truck we’ve been waiting for has been durability tested Down Under
The Ford F-150 is coming to Australia in 2023 having been durability tested in extreme conditions Down Under. Learn more here.
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Ranger Raptor wins Baja 1000 – and drives home
Ford's Ranger Raptor just keeps kicking goals, running the infamous Baja 1000, winning its class, and then driving home afterwards
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Ford unveils new 2023 Superduty range
Ford unveils the new Superduty lineup. Jam packed full of tech, new powertrains, and new features. This might be the best work truck ever
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Why the Ranger Raptor has changed the game
Our first time behind the wheel of the all new Ranger Raptor and one thing is already clear. The competition is in trouble.
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What Everest owners can expect from ARB
ARB and Ford's collaboration has resulted in some of the best accessories on the market that are fully compatible with the Next-Generation Ford Everest.
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Heading off-road in a Ford Model T
The Model T might have a cult following in the land of hot-rods, but it's also one of the very first off-road vehicles... here's how
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Five Ranger features nobody is talking about
Eyeing off a new Ranger but not convinced yet? We've got the inside scoop on some of the coolest features no one else is talking about
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Wagon V Ute, what’s right for you?
Making eyes at an all new Everest? Or has the new Ranger stolen your heart? Here's the facts on a wagon v ute and what's right for you
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Why you’re seeing more SXS on the tracks
If you’re seeing more side-by-sides on the track, it’s for good reason. One brand in particular, Can-Am, continues to innovate and make strides in the side-by-side industry. From farmers working…
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Off-road Lamborghini
YouTubers doing insane things is hardly a new trend. While some are showboating trying to create an audience, others just genuinely do it for the love of it. If you’ve…
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New Bus On The Block
Queensland based Bus 4x4 are offering a range of 4x4 conversions to suit the popular HiAce platform
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Mercedes makes 50T G-Wagon
Mercedes have always fancied themselves an innovative company. While Australian shores may predominantly get the high-end models, worldwide the brand is know for quality. Their vehicles are used as low-buck…
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Should Toyota Bring Back the FJ40?
There’s no two ways about it. Retro is cool right now. From Ford reviving the iconic Bronco to rumours of VW bringing an all electric Scout to market. It’s an…
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King of Carnage – 4×4 racing fun
Love your 4×4 adventures but just wish they involved more crashing into each other and full throttle racing? King of Carnage might just be exactly what you’re looking for. Held…
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Mystery Shrouds the Patrol Warrior
Nissan’s Warrior program is one of the greatest initiatives we’ve seen for a long time. A home grown factory backed packaged developed for Aussie conditions. Better handling. Higher GVM. More…
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Project Maybach – $500,000 of off-road luxury
What’s as long as a Ram 3500. Costs over half a million dollars. And comes with a chrome plated axe? If you answered Project Maybach you probably read the tittle.…
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Ranger Raptor Leaked Walkthrough
Ford blew the doors off the competition a few years back when it released the Ranger Raptor. The first dual cab 4×4 ute with actual performance and not just another…
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70 SERIES ‘CRUISER TO SIDESTEP SAFETY UPGRADES
In an ironic twist, the ‘famous for no working handbrake’ 70 Series ‘Cruiser is set to receive autonomous emergency braking (AEB) later this year. It’s part of minor update Toyota…
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Why I’m Not Buying a 300 Series
The 300 Series Toyota LandCruiser would have to be the most anticipated new vehicle release in decades but is it a worthy replacement for the venerable 200 Series? Our resident not-so-grey nomad, Marty Ledwich, reckons it’s not for him just yet and here’s why. Toyota’s all-new 300 Series LandCruiser has been with us for a little over 3 months and much has been written about it since it first hit the streets. As the owner of a 200 Series LandCruiser, I’ve been following the commentary with great interest, particularly the feedback from those who have made the transition and those who have decided not to. I have to say, opinions sway both ways. If you’re considering making the switch, the decision is going to be a difficult one, to say the least. The arguments for upgrading to a 300 Series are quite compelling. The new Cruiser is a more modern vehicle sporting the latest technology. It is lighter, more powerful and supposedly more fuel-efficient. It arguably addresses many of the shortcomings of the vehicle it replaces which was looking pretty outdated five years ago. And while the prices for a new 300 Series are a little eye-watering (not to mention the wait times), the prices people are paying for second hand 200’s are positively atmospheric. You’re not likely to find…
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Touring 4X4: 80 Series
Some things just get better with age WORDS BY DAN EVERETT IMAGES BY WARREN PILTON Do enough laps around the sun and it starts becoming painfully obvious our slow descent into a throwaway society. The march for more is never-ending. Each year new models of everything vie for our attention. More bells. More whistles. More finance. The ad campaigns trying to convince us we couldn’t possibly do something without the latest and greatest technology, even if we’ve been doing just fine without it for the last 20 years. Some things don’t need to be updated though. Some things are built to stand the test of time. Some things are worth keeping for life. For West Australian native Warren Pilton, his 80 Series LandCruiser is a forever kind of deal. He’s owned it most of his life, and no amount of gadgets or gizmos could ever catch his attention. Three decades ago, Warren was learning his trade down in Perth. An apprentice Master Tech and Auto Electrician in a Toyota dealership he spent his days doing pre-delivery inspections for lucky new 80 Series LandCruiser owners. Daydreaming on his smoko breaks with the other apprentices, promising them one day he’d own one. A few years later, working in the Kalgoorlie mines he’d saved his pennies and bought himself a 3-year-old 1994 LandCruiser.…
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Bollinger Electric 4x4s dead in the water
With a huge influx of up-start companies like Tesla, Rivian, Nikola, and Lucid dominating the news there’s never been a more exciting time for new vehicle development. The wild shift…
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Ford Bronco: Pony up
Ford didn’t invent the 4WD but they certainly took it to a new level with the introduction of the Bronco. Its history is facinating. Over 100 years ago Henry Ford revolutionised the automobile, forever changing the world as we know it. While some may argue it wasn’t exactly a positive thing, it’s hard to argue his introduction of the production line directly led to affordable cars for the masses but there’s one quote from the man who revolutionized the world that we can’t help but find ironic so many years later. “If I had asked the public what they wanted, they’d have told me faster horses.” A century later and two of the blue oval’s most successful cars of all time are directly named after horses. The Mustang, and more interestingly for four-wheel-drivers, the Bronco. Of course, there was the Pinto as well, but we did say only two were successful. With the Bronco recently re-released after a huge 25-year hiatus we thought it was high time to have a look at where the bucking bronco originated, and how it got to where it is today. The Path to Glory While Jeep has built a brand around the WW2 Willy’s GPs the reality is far more complicated. Willys-Overland and the American Bantam Car Company were first to tender for the…
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Ford’s 5 Off-Road Features that have us drooling
We’re just going to come right out and say it. Ford are absolutely dominating off-road at the moment. While other manufacturers are competing on price or heritage, Ford are throwing…
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Ranger Raptor Finally Unveiled
It’s here! It’s finally here! Just moments ago Ford Australia finally gave us our first official look at the 2021 Ranger Raptor, and we’ve gotta say, it was worth the…
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BRONCO RAPTOR UNVEILED
We’d be lying if we said we weren’t just a little jealous of our Seppo cousins at the moment. Sure, the full-size pickups are a bit of fun, but their…
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7 Ford Tow Features we’re hoping to see in the Ranger
The internet is going wild over the new Ranger. From the bold new styling, to the powerhouse F150 driveline fitted underneath it, it’s a huge leap forward for the…
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What to expect from the new Ranger
The internet is erupting with excitement over the new Ranger. From the Jetski memes to people planning their ultimate tourer you’d be hard pressed to find people not talking about…
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Foton Full-Size(ish) Spotted
Chinese based manufacturer Foton have recently unveiled their new pickup. The Foton Big General. Despite being sized similarly to the current Ford Ranger, the Big General has borrowed more than…
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The craziest off-roaders ever built
History is full of weird and wonderful knowledge. Some of it is largely irrelevant, like who built the pyramids in Egypt. But some of it should be taught in classrooms…
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