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The 'Science of Truck' Ford Ranger, sporting some aftermarket rubber to help get the job done.

‘The Science of Truck’: a smart phrase that Ford’s marketing side has coined, where they are looking to marry up mechanical toughness and sharp electronic aids as the ultimate ute.…

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1986 Ford Bronco By Joost J. Bakker, via Wikipedia

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2018 Ford Bronco gets Australian Development

The Ford Bronco, to me, screams Americana. It’s apple pie, it’s freedom, it’s the good old boys drinking whiskey and rye. It was always a big truck, with a short…

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4X4 suspension lift laws changed!

Duncan Gay, the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight in NSW, has recently announced via Facebook, that the laws surrounding vehicle suspension lifts have changed. VSB 14, the laws which…

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Watch the five worst Australian 4X4 crash tests (and the all-time worst)

After a friday afternoon of perusing the ANCAP website, listening to Paul Simon, I thought of a good story: What are the worst Australian 4X4 crash tests? What are the…

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The LDV T60 will come with a five-star ANCAP rating, when it lands in Australia late 2017

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LDV T60 Ute revealed, coming to Australia 2017

There’s a new ute coming to Australia: the LDV T60. Coming in with LDV’s growing range of vans and people movers, the LDV T60 will land in Australia in the…

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2017 Volkswagen V6 Amarok Review

Since it was first introduced back in 2011, the Volkswagen Amarok has enjoyed a wide gamut of reputations. Often spurned for the transfer-case-free automatic gearbox and low capacity two-litre engine,…

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2017 Jeep Compass Announced

Jeep have announced the 2017 Jeep Compass, what they are calling the “most capable compact SUV ever”, with the “most advanced 4×4 systems in its class”. The new model is…

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Watch the ARB FJ40 LandCruiser Off Road in the Simpson Desert

There are few things that speak to the soul of a 4WDer like an FJ40 LandCruiser off road, tackling bog holes and sand dunes in the Simpson Desert. Celebrating their…

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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, with the new facelift

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk confirmed for Australia

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, what Jeep are calling the most capable Grand Cherokee yet, is confirmed for Australia in the 2nd quarter of 2017. It will join an already…

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Volkswagen Amarok V6 Overboost function temporarily increases power and torque.

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Amarok V6 Overboost announced. 180kW & 580Nm

Perhaps as a knee-jerk reaction to the announced Mercedes X Class ute with V6 diesel power, Volkswagen have announced the Amarok V6 overboost function, which gives a ten-second boost of…

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Nissan Navara Series II, SL announced

Nissan’s new Navara range has gone through a bit of an early upheaval, based up user and dealer feedback in the real work. There’s a new specification level available for…

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HiLux fails Moose Test, admirably. (VIDEO)

Swedish publication Teknikens Värld has conducted a ‘Moose Test’, with a variety of dual cab utes. Performing a sharp turn and then straightening, the test simulates what kind of evasive…

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2017 LandCruiser 70 Series: 7 things we love (and 1 we hate)

Toyota’s 2017 LandCruiser 70 Series is here, and it’s had some important and interesting updates to keep it both viable and and usable in the real world. It’s Toyota’s accidental…

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Mercedes X-Class Ute 'Powerful Adventurer' Concept

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Mercedes X-Class Ute Concept

Mercedes benz have lifted the covers on their concept 4X4 ute, in what they are calling a ‘concrete outlook’ on what will hit the market in late 2017. It’s called…

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2017 Land Rover Discovery video revealed

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery has been further revealed, with Bear Grylls putting folding seats to the test. This is following the undisguised front-end reveal only yesterday. It’s a bit…

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Land Rover Defender, by ARB

It’s a ubiquitous choice of 4WD in Australia: the Land Rover Defender. With a history that extends back before 1950, the Defender is an iconic vehicle, no matter which way…

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Land Rover Discovery 5 Images Revealed

Land Rover have released breaking images of the next Discovery, which pundits are referring to as the Land Rover Discovery 5. Update: Discovery Video Revealed (with Bear Grylls) Information is…

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Watch an FJ Cruiser get swept away by a river.

4WDing is risky business sometimes, and few things are more risky than water crossings. The popular phrase here is ‘If it’s flooded, forget it’. We are bit proponents of this…

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Holden re-launches with new brand and campaign, in a bid to re-think connection with Australia

Timed with the launching of a clutch of new 4WDs and SUVs, Holden has announced new branding in Australia. They have also announced a new campaign, to help change the…

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Holden Trailblazer Information Revealed

Holden have announced more details of their new seven-seat 4WD, the Holden Trailblazer. This will replace the Colorado-7, but still has a lot in common with the outgoing model. This…

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Mitsubishi Pajero fuel consumption comes under scrutiny

Mitsubishi have fallen into even more trouble in Japan, after an undisclosed source has reported that the Japanese carmaker has fudged fuel economy figures on eight more models, including the…

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This Toyota LandCruiser FJ40 is a sight to behold.

It’s probably the most iconic 4X4 in Australia: the venerable Toyota LandCruiser FJ40. They’re a little bit thin on the ground these days, seeing as they first started kicking around…

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Great Wall Steed 4X4 lands in Australia

Great Wall Motors is back in Australia. The last time the Chinese carmaker made an attempt on the Australian market, things didn’t turn out so well. Centred around an apparent…

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The 2016 Ford Ranger & Everest Sync-3 will now speak ‘Strayan

What is surely an act of waving a red flag to a bull, Ford have laid down the gauntlet with their upcoming ‘SYNC-3’ connectivity system. Ford have announced, and I…

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ARB built a Nissan GQ Patrol, and it’s absolutely beautiful.

We all know the venerable Nissan GQ Patrol. Bringing coil-sprung comfort and capability to their 4WD lineup, it continued to build Nissan’s reputation of big torquey powerplants, and drivelines so…

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4×4 Video: Rough Stuff Movie Trailer

When we heard about this movie, we got very excited: a full-blown movie, with the Australian Outback and some great 4WDs front and centre. We’ve just seen the official trailer,…

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GM and Isuzu End Ute Alliance

The 4X4 ute production scene is starting to sound a bit like Days of Our Lives. Ending a decades-old and successful relationship in the 4X4 scene, General Motors (Holden) and…

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Jeep recalls 50,000 vehicles in Australia

You’d think that shifting an automatic transmission into Park would be a fairly straightforward exercise right? Apparently though, it’s not the case with late model Jeep Grand Cherokees. In fact,…

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Ex Army Unimog Travelling through the Gulf and Territory

People keep on asking me: “So, why did you buy a Unimog?” And, like most things, the reasons are multi-layered. First, I blame online auctions like the one I entered…

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Volkswagen Amarok V6 Diesel Announced

Four-wheel drivers love talking power and torque figures, and there will be one vehicle hot on the lips over the coming years: The Volkswagen Amarok V6. In addition to their…

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Breaking News: Nissan GU Patrol Axed.

On the heels of the Land Rover Defender, Nissan have announced that their venerable Patrol Y61 (GU) wagon and ute have both gone into ‘runout’ mode, with remaining stock expected…

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Seven New Jeep Concept 4X4s

Jeep Crew Chief 715 Jeep take their heritage very seriously, probably more seriously than any other 4X4 manufacturer out there. This big unit is a big shout-out to that heritage,…

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Lotus Caravans Off Grid Review

Short on length but not on features, the all new Lotus Caravans Off Grid is the latest steed out of the luxury caravan maker’s stable, and it’s designed for those…

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Long Term Roadtest: Suzuki Jimny Review

Amongst the steady stream of 4X4s that pass through the office here at Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures, you might be suprised by the one that is most sought after. Compared…

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The Nissan Y62 Patrol is a big, burly 4X4 with good on-road dynamics, but is seriously hurt by it's lack of a diesel engine.

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Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Nissan Patrols For Sale

Are you in the market for a Nissan Patrol? Well you’re in luck, Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures have three of them, and all of these well modified 4X4s must go. Each…

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Land Rover Defender No. 2,000,000 sells for over AUD$800,000.

Land Rover has sold it’s most expensive model to date, which is also their most basic and spartan: the Defender. The 2,000,000th box-shaped Rover to roll off the Solihull production…

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4X4 News: Volvo developing Kangaroo avoidance technology

Swedish car manufacturer, Volvo, have always been at the leading edge of safety. They are upping the ante again with some new technology, which is very specfiic to rural and…

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Driven: The Toyota Fortuner

Mid-sized 4X4 wagons are making a big headway in sales over the last few years, with guys like Isuzu and Mitsubishi making strong, growing sales in this booming segment. There’s…

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Toyota Has An All-New 4X4 In Town, And It’s Called The Fortuner

If you’ve been reading up about the new HiLux, much of the new Fortuner’s juicy details will be the same. The new 2.8 litres 1GD-FTV motor, six-speed auto and manual…

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Have You Seen the Spirit of Africa 4X4 Video?

Have you seen the Spirit of Africa 4X4 Video? Check out how the Australians performed in this gruelling and tricky 4X4 event, the only one of it’s kind with an…

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4X4 News: Haval Comes to Australia, with 4X4 Haval H9

Haval, who call themselves the No. 1 SUV brand in China, has launched in Australia, bringing with them a range of AWD and 4WD vehicles. The Haval H2 and H8…

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The Thales Hawkei 4X4 armoured vehicle is put through its paces at the Land Engineering Agency Proving Ground at Monegeetta, Victoria. *** Local Caption *** The Land Engineering Agency Proving Ground has been providing technical support and expertise to the Australian Defence Force for over 70 years. Part of the Land Engineering Agencys testing facilities, the proving ground is part of the Defence Materiel Organisations Land Systems Division, home to some of the Australian Defence Forces most iconic land materiel.

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4X4 News: Australian-made $1.3 billion Army Hawkei 4X4 Project

“See Season 8 Trailer Here” There’s a new 4X4 coming for the Australian Army, and this one will be made in Australia. It’s called the Hawkei, and it’s a light…

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New 2016 Toyota Hilux: Pricing and Specs

The recent launch of Australia’s most popular ute, the new Toyota Hilux, has been and gone. And with that, the cat is out of the bag in terms of pricing…

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4X4 News: Proposed new fees for Cape York

The ABC has reported that there are current discussions for introducing a new cost for tourists visiting the Cape York Peninsula. Members of the Apudthama Land Trust are looking to…

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4X4 News: 4X4 Releases from Jaguar and Land Rover

Plenty of exciting news has just emerged from Jaguar and Land Rover, both with new offerings announced at the 2015 Frankfurt International Auto Show. The F-Pace from Jaguar looks to…

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LAND ROVER OWNERS EXPO 2015

Get ready for the biggest (and best) Land Rover convention in Australia on Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th of September. Based at Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park on Exeter…

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4X4 News: New 2016 Toyota LandCruiser Prado

Following on the heels of the Hilux announcement, details of the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado have been released, most importantly surrounding the new engine and gearbox combinations available on the…

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4X4 Video: Is This the Craziest Water Crossing You Have Ever Seen?

Water crossings are something that shouldn’t be taken lightly: we always say you should try and walk a crossing before you do it, so you really know what you are…

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ARB Off Road Icon: Nissan Patrol GQ

The next step in ARB’s exciting ‘Off Road Icons’ project has been unveiled, with one of Australia’s most popular 4X4s being selected to join the 40 Series LandCruiser: The GQ…

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4X4 Video: Ford Everest

Hot on the heels of Toyota’s announcement of the Fortuner, Ford has released an inspirational video of the good-looking Everest. It’s going to be competing directly with the Fortuner, along…

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