What modified 2022 Rangers will look like
The internet is currently exploding with anticipation of the upcoming Ranger release. For months now the rumour mills have been churning out renderings with discussion on important topics. How many…
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2021 Guide to Expedition Vehicles
So a ute won’t cut it, and you need something bigger. Maybe an Expedition Vehicle is the go but what are your options? These days we’re taking more gear and heavier…
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5 Resto-mod 4x4s that’ll make you drool
There’s something romantic about an old 4×4. Something the modern rigs just don’t quiet capture. It’s almost tragic in a way, but the nicer new 4x4s get, the more charm…
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Why are EVs so bloody ugly?
Why are EVs so bloody ugly? It’s a questioned that’s baffled mankind for thousands of years. Or at least since that beige sweater Prius first hit the market. We’d hoped…
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5 Classic 4x4s climbing in value
Spend enough time perusing marketplace or eBay and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve lost your mind. Or maybe everyone else has. Or maybe we’ve changed currency to the Thai…
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7000km from a hybrid-diesel
As the battle for future proof engines rages on between fuel efficient internal combustion engines and battery powered electronic vehicles one contender is often overlook. Hybrid electric. And for good…
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The most capable IFS ute you can buy is now built in China
In its all-out assault on the big manufacturers, Chinese juggernaut GWM have just unveiled what is arguably the most off-road capable IFS ute on the market. The new ‘Everest Edition’…
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2023 Amarok spotted
With the current generation Amarok ageing out in the next few years Volkswagen have been eager to find a platform to reduce costs while keeping a ute in the Aussie…
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2022 Ford Ranger – First Look
With one of the most anticipated new 4x4s on the horizon, Ford have finally shown us a sneak peek and what can be expected to his showroom floors next year.…
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Toyota shifts focus from Hydrogen
When you realise you’re flogging a dead horse you’ve got two options. Either decide you’re in too deep and hope the flogging starts working, or find a better horse. Toyota…
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GMC Hummer EV to have 1000km range
General Motors have recently announced a partnership with a start up lithium metal battery manufacturer to help boost the U.S. manufacturers electric vehicle battery capacity. Ultimately providing extended driving range,…
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Crossing Rivers in an Electric Rivian
Like it or not EVs are the way of the future. There’s only so much dino-juice in the ground so eventually we’ll need to use it more efficiently than burning…
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Ford’s Pint Sized Pickup
It doesn’t take an expert to see 4x4s are getting larger. Each generation dwarfs the previous. Even mid-size dual cabs like the current generation Ranger dwarf the previous full-size wagons…
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Will the 4×4 of the future be a subscription?
Subscriptions are everywhere these days. It’s hard to escape them. $5 here and there for an app. $10 for a streaming service. In fact we’ve seen subscription services for everything…
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Toyota LC300 Landcruiser 2022 – First Drive
We’ve driven the LC300..back-to-back against the LC200! Back in late May, six Australian journalists arrived at a location well hidden from prying eyes. We surrendered our phones and everything else…
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5 Bronco Features We Can’t Live Without
Manufacturers go through lows and highs. Some decades they’re on fire and can’t be touched. Other times they just can’t quite make things line up how they’d hope. It’s something…
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EV Converted Land Rover Defender defies convention
If you haven’t noticed lately we’re on a bit of an EV kick right now and for good reason. They’re powerful. Simple. Efficient. And deliver insane amounts of torque…
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GWM Tank 300: should GWM bring a budget twin-locked wagon to Australia?
You had me at “twin-locked” I hear you say… Great Wall Motors are serious about Australia and they also look to be serious about offroading. The Tank 300 is a…
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GWM Ute Refresh for 2022 – quick drive
We take a look at Great Wall Motors and their Ute update. Back in 2017 the Great Wall Motors ute was called a Steed, and I drove one, stock-standard, over…
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Rivian Goes Overland
US based EV manufacturer Rivian has gone all in one the overland/touring market with their soon to be released R1T. Combined with their optional Adventure Gear range they’re aiming at…
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Toyota LC300 Revealed!
Toyota has officially revealed the successor to the LC200, the LC300. Details are a bit thin, but there’s a few things we do, and don’t know. The engine is a…
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Gaz Trackmaster – a Russian truck comes to Australia
What’s got 42″ tyres, CTI, twin lockers and Bluetooth? Meet the Gaz Trackmaster, the newest entrant to the 4×4 touring market and one with a difference. Gaz is one of…
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THE ALL-NEW ISUZU MU-X: Sneak peek..!
The All-New Isuzu MU-X is coming, with a first look detailing new levels of technology and bold and dynamic design. Ahead of the full Australian reveal in the coming months,…
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Haval announce new Jolion SUV
GWM Haval is proud to announce the full line-up and pricing for the All-New Haval Jolion range. Starting from just $25,490 Driveaway, the new range-opening Jolion Premium offers an extensive…
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Club 4X4 clarifies policy wording
Four-wheel drive insurance specialist Club 4X4 has announced some updates to its Policy Wording effective for policies purchased or renewed on or after 5 April 2021. According to General Manager…
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Amarok recalled over spare concerns
A Volkswagen Amarok recall has been issued due to the potential for a weakened spare wheel winch cable. Product Safety Australia has issued a Volkswagen Amarok recall to rectify a…
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Is facelifted D23 Navara a better 4X4 ute?
The facelifted D23 Navara has been launched in Australia and we get behind the wheel to see how it drives… on the road and off it. There’s no doubt the…
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Toyota and Ford take out top spots in February 2021 sales figures
2021 new 4X4 sales continue their growth trajectory in February with Toyota HiLux once again on top followed by Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota Prado and Toyota LC200. The Federal…
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Ineos Grenadier prototypes started production
Ineos has released a new video showing factory production of more than 80 Grenadier prototype vehicles destined for laboratory and real-world testing. The Ineos Grenadier 4X4 continues its march towards…
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Ford releases Ranger Tradie in limited run
Ford introduces limited-run Ford Ranger Tradie with 3.2L five-cylinder turbo-diesel and six-speed auto from $47,990 driveaway. For those who don’t want fancy stuff like carpet in their 4X4 ute, the…
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2020 Navara recalled over steering concern
Some 242 examples of the 2020 model D23 Navara have been recalled due to concerns with steering components. The issue that affects the Navara is related to an issue with…
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REAL 300 SERIES LANDCRUISER SPY SHOTS OUT OF RUSSIA
Here is the 300 Series LandCruiser (LC300). These shots were published by a Russian website and they give a few clues as to what we can expect from the next-gen…
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GM to scrap diesel- and petrol-powered Silverado by 2035
General Motors in the U.S. has just announced it will scrap petrol- and diesel-powered Silverado models before 2035 in a move to make the company carbon neutral by 2040. General…
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Lada Niva comeback looking more likely
The Lada Niva Vision concept signals the first major update for Russia’s iconic 4X4 since it was introduced way back in 1977, for a 2024 comeback. By the time it’s…
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A day in the bush with a Raptor and Gladiator
Deano over at Unsealed 4X4 recently put the Ford Ranger Raptor up against the similarly priced Jeep Gladiator Overland in a built-for-play and not-for-work ute bush battle. When it comes…
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Should I buy a LandCruiser 200 V8 before they’re discontinued?
There’s nothing quite like starvation of supply to create demand. Upon news that the next LandCruiser (LandCruiser 300) will sport smaller capacity engines and lack the distinctive V8 sound, buyers…
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Ford Ranger gets MY21 upgrades
Some existing model grades of the MY21 Ford Ranger have received some minor yet practical updates, and new variants have also been added to the line-up. Ford has introduced new…
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Custom Ford Everest: Built to move mountains
Having driven solid-axle four-wheel drives for the past 20-odd years, you’d forgive me for being a little apprehensive about this year’s filming of the TV show, driving an independent front suspension (IFS) four-wheel drive.…
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SCG Boot – Road legal Baja 1000 truck
Built as more than just a modern, high-performance homage to the Steve McQueen Baja Boot from way back when, the SCG Boot is a road-legal (in the US, at least)…
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Avtoros Shaman 8X8 – need we say more?
Doing the rounds on the internet again is the Russian based Avtoros Shaman. You can see full layout options and images here, plus begin configuring your own. With a true…
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Pat’s Sabre-Toothed Tiger
Pat’s take on his new Sabre-Toothed Tiger; the Ford Ranger Wildtrak After six years in an Amarok, I felt entitled to try something new. Of course, I was wrong. Just…
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Ineos acquires French production plant to build Grenadier
Ineos Automotive has acquired a French production plant to build its upcoming Grenadier 4X4 wagon and ute models. British startup Ineos Automotive has announced that it has acquired a Mercedes-Benz…
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Ford Ranger Wildtrak X makes 2021 comeback
Ford continues to bolster its popular 4X4 ute line-up with the return of the Ranger Wildtrak X. Ford is clearly aiming to stay atop the 4X4 ute sales chart in…
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Tested: The Last Mitsubishi Pajero
This once-popular 4X4 wagon is set to be discontinued in 2021 so we thought we’d better get behind the wheel of the last Mitsubishi Pajero for one last drive before…
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Ford Everest BaseCamp returns in model update
Ford has updated its Everest range with the reintroduction of the Everest BaseCamp Special Edition and a new-look grille for Everest Trend and Titanium models… and driveaway pricing. The Everest…
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New Navara range in Australia in early 2021
Nissan will introduce a new Navara range in early 2021 with a new look, new safety tech, improved load carrying capacity and the introduction of a new range-topping PRO-4X model.…
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Chevrolet Silverado now ‘officially’ in Oz
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is now available in Australia through the new General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) network consisting more than 50 dealers. Australian and New Zealand buyers can access…
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Cannon Dual Cab 4X4 from $33,990 driveaway
The new GWM Cannon Dual Cab 4X4 ute will start at just $33,990 driveaway… and will be here in a couple of weeks. Expect a potential price war in the…
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New Defender vs Old Defender in off-road stoush
We take the new Defender into the Aussie bush to see if it’s any good off-road… and take an old one along for reference. There’s been plenty of talk about…
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Custom LandCruiser 79. The perfect tourer?
Sean Caulfield decided this custom LandCruiser 79 Double Cab would be the perfect touring rig… and who are we to argue? When Sean Caulfield decided it was time to change…
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