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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Five-star ANCAP result for new Mazda BT-50
The recently launched Mazda BT-50 has been awarded a five-star ANCAP rating after testing for pedestrian safety. As expected, the brand-new Mazda BT-50 has been awarded a five-star ANCAP (Australian…
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All-new Isuzu MU-X set for 2021 launch
The wraps have come off the all-new Isuzu MU-X in Thailand and, as expected, it is packed with new tech and safety features. The all-new Isuzu MU-X has been revealed…
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Tested: Mitsubishi Triton GLS auto
There no doubt the all but top-spec Mitsubishi Triton GLS Auto is an absolute steal at $46,740 driveaway, especially now it’s covered by an industry-leading 10-year/200,000km warranty, but what’s it…
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Autonomous Emergency Braking to become mandatory
A new Australian Government Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) aims to reduce road trauma through the mandatory fitment of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to new vehicles from July 2022. According to…
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300 Series LandCruiser not for the US market
According to a report in automotive website Motor Authority, Toyota is set to kill LandCruiser in the US prior to the launch of the new 300 Series model next year.…
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GMC Hummer to become an EV
The wraps have come off the all-new GMC Hummer EV which is described as the world’s first all-electric super-truck. The all-new GMC Hummer EV is described as a vehicle with…
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ANCAP gives Jeep Gladiator just three stars
ANCAP has scored the Jeep Gladiator 4X4 ute just three out of five for safety. The Jeep Gladiator 4X4 ute range has been given a three-star safety rating by ANCAP…
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Has Ford rediscovered adventure with Bronco Overland Concept?
It seems as though Ford has rediscovered overlanding as evidenced by the aptly named Bronco Overland Concept vehicle to kick off this year’s Bronco Super Celebration East in Townsend, Tennessee.…
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GWM Cannon 4X4 ute to launch in Oz this year
GWM Australia has just announced the Cannon 4X4 ute will launch in Australia in a matter of weeks. Chinese company Great Wall Motors (GWM) will launch the Cannon 4×4 ute…
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Tested: All-New Mazda BT-50
Mazda’s all-new BT-50 is finally in showrooms… but why would you buy it over the Isuzu D-MAX with which it shares its DNA? We get behind the wheel to find…
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Does Mitsubishi warranty breach the law?
Is the new Mitsubishi warranty of 10-years/200,000km in breach of Australian Consumer Law? The new Mitsubishi warranty period of 10-years/200,000km could be in breach of Australian Consumer Law (ACL) according…
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September 4X4 sales show promise
The 4X4 sales results for September 2020 are in and there are some positive signs in the numbers. While new vehicle sales continue to struggle in the wake of the…
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Mitsubishi now offering 10-year warranty
Mitsubishi’s Diamond Advantage Program sees its new-vehicle warranty extended to an astonishing 10 years/200,000km! Mitsubishi this morning announced a new Diamond Advantage Program that sees a new-vehicle warranty of 10…
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Toyota HiLux Mako released in NZ
Toyota New Zealand has just choppered in (via a military Black Hawk helicopter, no less) its answer to the Ford Ranger Raptor, called the HiLux Mako! Surfacing on Toyota New…
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UNIDAN Global Explorer U218 Unimog
We got to climb all over the new Unidan Global Explorer U218 Unimog, and what an amazing bit of kit! Now we absolutely understand that Unimogs aren’t for everyone. For…
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New Ford Ranger FX4 MAX ups the off-road ante
Ford Australia is set to launch a new off-road focused model called the Ranger FX4 MAX with FOX 2.0 shocks and 32-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain rubber. The all-new Ford Ranger FX4…
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Pricing and spec announced on new Mazda BT-50
Mazda Australia has announced pricing and specification details for its new Mazda BT-50 4X4 ute range which goes on sale on 1 October. The new Mazda BT-50 4X4 ute will…
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First drive: 2021 Toyota HiLux SR5 Double Cab Cab Chassis
Is Toyota’s new more powerful facelifted 2021 HiLux SR5 Double Cab Cab Chassis much better than its predecessor? We get behind the wheel to find out… As you’re undoubtedly aware,…
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New D-MAX gains 5-star ANCAP rating
Isuzu has just confirmed that after the rigorous ANCAP testing, the new 2021 D-MAX has nailed a 5-star rating With ANCAP upping their testing ratings and criteria, the new Isuzu…
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Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab now in Cab Chassis configuration
Ford has just announced their Ranger XLT will now be available in Cab Chassis configuration taking a direct shot at the new HiLux SR5 Cab Chassis model Following on from…
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VFACTS: August 2020 New 4X4 sales continue to slide
VFACTS figures confirm new 4×4 sales continued their slide in August 2020 as the industry calls for an easing of COVID-19 restrictions. New 4×4 sales are down again and, according…
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Hybrid Wrangler 4xe: A sign of the times?
The new hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe has been launched overnight, which is a sign that the times, they are a-changin’. We’ve certainly seen our fair share of electric four-wheel drives…
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All new Isuzu D-MAX driving impressions!
While we recently brought you all the details on Isuzu’s all-new D-MAX we weren’t allowed to tell you what it was like to drive… until now. So far we’ve sampled…
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New Land Rover Defender Driven Down Under
It’s been a long wait but the New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia… and we’ve driven it. The New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia…
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Ford updates Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak models
Ford updates Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak variants and announces the reintroduction of the Ranger Wildtrak X. Ford Australia has announced updates to its Ranger Raptor and Ranger Wildtrak models, and…
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New 2020 Toyota HiLux revealed
Thanks to local design and development work, Toyota says if the 2020 HiLux could talk it would have a strong Aussie accent. Toyota Australia played a pivotal role in the…
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All-new D-Max walkaround
Here’s a new D-Max first look. Yep, we got handed the keys to the all-new Isuzu D-Max and Deano knocked up this quick walkaround to give you a sneak-peak at…
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TJM ramps up accessories for new D-MAX
With the official release of information on the brand new Isuzu D-MAX just hours ago, TJM is already ramping up to have it outfitted for it’s September 1, 2020 release.…
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All-New 2021 Isuzu D-MAX – Full details and pricing
Isuzu Ute Australia has finally whipped the covers off the all-new 2021 D-MAX. Here’s everything you need to know… After months of leaked images and glimpses of Thai-spec models, Isuzu…
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Recall: Mercedes-Benz X-Class recalled over braking issues
MY2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Class models recalled over an autonomous braking issue The 2018-2019 model years of the Mercedes X-Class have been recalled due to an issue with the autonomous braking software.…
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VFACTS: New 4X4 sales down again but there are some winners
New 4×4 sales down again in July 2020 compared to last month… and still well down on the previous year. New 4×4 sales are down again, with the Federal Chamber…
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Remembering the Dakar Pajero
Dakar Pajero. Two words that went hand-in-hand for many years thanks to the success Mitsubishi had with its legendary 4×4 in the world’s toughest off-road race over many years throughout…
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Timelapse of a Brandt BRV being hand built from scratch…
Now for something completely different: a time-lapse video from Brandt BRV building one of the company’s unique off-roaders. If ever you’ve wondered how to build an off-roader completely from scratch,…
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Pajero finished as Mitsubishi announces end of production
Pajero finished, confirms Mitsubishi Australia. Pajero finished?! Coming off the back of a Mitsubishi board meeting we can now confirm unequivocally that production of Mitsubishi’s full-sized four-wheel drive, the Pajero,…
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New 2021 HiLux spied at Port Adelaide!
A brand new 2021 HiLux has been spied at an Australian port ready for dealer delivery! This is one of the first images to surface of an Australian 2021 HiLux……
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A walk down memory lane: The original 1966 Ford Bronco
The 1966 Ford Bronco launch would have to be one of the first times the term sports-utility vehicle (SUV) was coined but, far from what we perceive modern SUVs to…
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