Takata Airbag Recall: Is your 4X4 affected?
The Takata Airbag recall saga is a story that’s refusing to go away. Courtesy of Australian consumer group Choice, more problems have been sprouting up with the replacement airbags on…
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Track Tvan MK5 Revealed
Track Trailer has lifted the covers off the next generation of their well-regarded Tvan camper trailer. This is the Tvan Mk5, let’s have a closer look at what’s new on…
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Is the Mercedes X-Class just a re-badged Navara?
The 2018 Mercedes X-Class is coming soon the Australia, but many pundits are already writing it off. “Take a Navara put a star on it and charge 30k more –…
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2018 Mercedes X-Class 4X4 ute revealed
It’s been hyped up plenty since concepts were revealed late last year, but the real thing is now here: take your first look at the 2018 Mercedes X-Class 4X4 ute.…
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Mercedes X-Class teaser video shows lots of things, not much ute.
Storms. Oceans. Animals. All of these things appear more in a Mercedes X-Class teaser video than the Mercedes X-Class itself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=35&v=-Ww8khzqBT4 It’s been published to build a bit of hype…
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2018 LandCruiser Prado: Leaked
Following on from some very convincing-looking renders that popped up a little while back, the upcoming 2018 LandCruiser Prado has been spied once again. This time, in the flesh. These…
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Ram 2500, Code Black
Ford have the Ranger FX4, Mitsubishi brought out the Triton GLS Sports Edition, and Toyota TRD’d the HiLux. At some stage, manufacturers noticed that 4WDers have been spraying their wheels…
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This All Terrain Warrior might sell for very, very cheap.
I always thought car auction websites were only populated with late model, high-kilometre corollas and 2WD HiLuxes that have been mercilessly flogged by fleet drivers and travelling salesmen. So when…
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2017 Ford F-250 lands at Performax
The F-250 joins up with the smaller F-150, but comes with the hugely respected PowerStroke V8 diesel, which makes 328kW @ 2,800rpm, and 1,254Nm @ 1,800rpm. This runs through a…
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We drove the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, here’s what you need to know.
The all-new Land Rover Discovery has landed in Australia, overtaking from the very successful, ageing 4th-generation Discovery. While everyone might be more excited about the Defender, the Discovery is an…
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Ford Ranger Raptor spied online
Some Ford Ranger fans on Facebook have snapped images of what looks to be the Ford Ranger Raptor tootling around on some Victorian roads. The images aren’t super high quality,…
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Drool over the epic Land Rover Classic Works shed
For some, this is the stuff of dreams. For others, it’s still pretty cool to look at. It’s the Land Rover Classic Works project, a massive workshop that is working…
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Ford Ranger lineup gets updated
Ford has continued to breathe new life into their stable of Ranger utes, now with some subtle changes to options and specifications. This constant updating and refreshing shows how fiercely…
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2017 Land Rover Discovery gets 5-star safety rating
The all-new 2017 Land Rover Discovery has been given a five-star safety record by ANCAP, before launching in Australia next week. The big seven-seater 4X4 rated 90% for Adult Occupant…
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2019 Ford Ranger – What we know so far
A bit of news has broken lately, about the upcoming replacement for the 2019 Ford Ranger. Some images have surfaced from car news outlets CarAdvice and Practical Motoring 4X4, who…
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Is this what the JL Wrangler ute will look like?
Somebody over at the JL Wrangler Forums have some mad photoshop skills and plenty of spare time, because they have come up with some pretty sharp looking renditions of what…
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Mitsubishi, Nissan to share 4X4 ute and wagon development
Two Japanese 4WD manufacturers might be a bit harder to discern from each other in the future, as the recently joined companies will be sharing their platforms, development and technologies…
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Nissan Titan V8 ute now available in australia
Performax Internation, the Gympie-based company that specialises in importing and converting big Yank utes into compliance for Australia, have added another big rig to their stable: the Nissan Titan. It’s…
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W.A. Police Crackdown On Illegally Modified 4X4s
Western Australian police have been cracking down on modified four-wheel drives recently, according to various Facebook posts by Great Southern District – WA Police. These posts are highlighting illegal modifications…
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May 2017 sales report: which 4X4 ute is winning?
It’s a tightly-run race these days for the coveted crown of best-selling 4X4, and there are two familiar faces at the top of the pack: Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.…
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Mercedes X-Class spied testing
A Mercedes X-Class has been spied doing some on-road testing somewhere in Europe, which gives us a little bit of insight into what the Benz ute will look like. The…
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The 2017 RAM Truck has huge built-in iceboxes
Most people love the RAM truck, or at least the idea of it. It’s probably to do with that huge, all-iron 6.7 litre Cummins inline-six diesel under the gigantic bonnet,…
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Watch a Discovery 4 get (almost) taken by the ocean
It’s the 4WDer’s worst nightmare. Mine, at least. Driving on the beach is one of life’s great pleasures behind the wheel of a 4X4. But, along with the rust, fear…
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2018 Haval H9 Updated
The 2018 Haval H9 has been announced by the Chinese manufacturer, with a handful of upgrades that will further push the value-for-money proposition of this seven-seater. The Haval H9 is…
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You can now buy a Hummer H1 … in China.
Perhaps the most ‘Murican 4X4 of all-time, the Hummer H1, is for sale once again. Back from the dead, it’s being sold in China. A company called VLF Automotive, featuring…
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This Toyota LandCruiser goes very, very fast.
This big old Toyota LandCruiser has had a chop at getting into the records book, with a high-speed run down an operating airstrip in Mojave, California. It’s claiming the title…
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Toyota Hilux recall for auxiliary battery problem
There has been a recall issued for the Toyota HiLux 4X4 and 2X4 ute, pertaining to vehicles with the genuine auxiliary battery kit fitted. The way that the auxiliary battery…
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Holden Trailblazer Z71 Announced
Holden have just announced a Trailblazer Z71 wagon, which will sit atop the LTZ specification. It follows the lead of the Holden Colorado Z71, with black finishes and decals, for…
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What are the best (and worst) selling 4WDs of 2017?
April 2017 new vehicle sales figures have been released, showing an increasing dominance in ute sales, and a list of pretty clear winners and losers. It’s interesting to note here…
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2017 ISUZU MU-X – Seven updates that are actually worth your money
The Isuzu MU-X has proven to be a hit with families and off-road tourers, but it wasn’t without faults. Cabin NVH levels, the use of hard plastics and the lack…
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2019 Mazda BT-50 will have Isuzu engine, gearbox
As the long-standing relationship between Ford and Mazda come to a close, and Holden and Isuzu now parted ways, some details about what the 2019 Mazda BT-50 will look like…
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Great Wall Steed fails to impress ANCAP
The Great Wall Steed, a new incarnation of the budget-oriented ute from China, has ticked up a low crash safety score with ANCAP. It was the petrol 2X4 version that…
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Infiniti QX80 Monograph. Significantly less ugly
This is the Infiniti QX80 Monograph. It’s a new design of the Infiniti QX80, which is the luxury version of a Nissan Patrol Y62, which is the luxury version of…
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I didn’t know I wanted Ripsaw… until I saw this.
Introducing the Ripsaw EV2 luxury tank… Yep, you read that right: A. Luxury. Tank. Apparently, it’s the fastest dual tracked vehicle ever built and sports a 600HP 6.6L…
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FORD RELEASES RANGER FX4
To keep up with the other manufacturers, Ford has released the Ranger FX4 as a special edition in a limited run. Toyota has, of course, the TRD HiLux, and Holden…
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IT’S AN X-TRAIL… WITH TRACKS?!
The Nissan Rogue Trail Warrior Project (Read: Nissan X-trail Concept) made its debut at the New York International Auto Show. As far as ‘situation normal’ goes for the New York…
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Toyota FT-4X concept – you can cut the disappointment with a knife
The New york Auto show is currently going on, and there has been quite the buzz created around Toyota’s FT-4X concept. Rumours that it was shaping up to be the…
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Recoil 4 – Trophy Truck, power slides, and Cuba. What’s not to love?
With Recoil 4 being released after what seems forever since Recoil 3, we thought it’d be a great way to kick off the weekend with an 850hp trophy truck, a…
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It’s a TRD HiLux, but not as you know it…
Toyota has had another shot at a TRD HiLux, however, have hit even further from the mark this time around. Despite wearing the same Toyota and TRD badges as a…
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2018 Jeep JL WRANGLER UNLIMITED IMAGES LEAKED??
Images of the supposed 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited have surfaced on the internet according to users of the JLWrangler forums. As of March 29, the forum’s admin had confirmed…
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FROM RAW STEEL TO A NAVARA NP300 – BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE THAILAND NISSAN PLANT
Nissan has just given the average punter an in-depth look into their manufacturing operations in Bangkok, Thailand; specifically at the NP300 Navara. Being where Nissan’s very first Navara…
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FINALLY, THE TONKA HILUX CONCEPT REVEALED!
If you’re anything like us and been chafing at the bit for this, the Tonka HiLux has finally been revealed. After what feels like an eternity Toyota has released images,…
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Mercedes new GLB-Class to be mini G-Wagon
It looks like 2017 is going to be a big year for Mercedes, details of Mercedes new SUV have begun to surface and it appears it’s going to be a…
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Want to know if your 4WD has been affected by the latest round of recalls?
GoAuto.com’s Robbie Wallis recently reported the below: “Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque has clocked up its fourth recall this year and the fifth since August 2016, this time to rectify…
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The HiLux Tonka concept has portals, and we’re excited
Toyota has released another video of the HiLux Tonka Concept, this time showing off some specific details about the build. Specifically, one pretty big detail. Portals! If you don’t know…
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What do you get when you cross a HiLux with a Tonka?
Toyota Australia has just released a behind the scenes look at their new HiLux – Tonka concept. For Toyota Australia’s product design team, combining the tough and enduring DNA of…
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Land Rover showcase ‘Project Hero’ at Geneva Motor Show
Land Rover have just launched ‘Project Hero’ which has been created by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations in partnership with the Austrian Red Cross and features innovative drone technology. It…
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LDV T60 ute coming October 2017
First seen at last year’s Guangzhou International Motor Show in China, the LDV T60 has once again popped up. This, time, it’s in New Zealand, at a boat ramp. Specific…
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There are two cheap 40 Series LandCruisers on Graysonline, right now.
Stop what you’re doing. Now. How’s that credit card of yours at the moment? How does the significant other in your life deal with rash, unannounced purchases? There are two…
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Pricing and Specs
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is here, sporting a facelifted look, sharp pricing and extra specs over the old model. There is also a new off-road oriented model, and some…
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