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Volkswagen Australia’s best-selling model – the multi-award-winning Tiguan SUV – has received a major update that enters showrooms from next month. With a range of equipment shared with the Mark…

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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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Why Electric Vehicle (EV) 4X4s are and are not our future

The electric vehicle revolution is well and truly upon us…or is it? The statistics don’t lie. The electric vehicle share of the market in 2020 was around 0.78%, and in…

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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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The updated Navara range also gets some key changed to specifications and inclusions, as well as a small bump to the price.

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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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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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