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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Driven: RAM 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel 3.0-litre V6
While new 4×4 sales are down on last year RAM Trucks Australia can’t produce enough 1500s to meet market demand. After driving the RAM 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel V6 we can…
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Buy an Amarok from your loungeroom
Want to buy an Amarok from home? That’s right! You no longer have to head to a dealer to buy a new ute because Volkswagen has expanded its online configuration…
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70 Series LandCruiser recalled due to fire risk
22,971 LandCruisers recalled over fire concerns from DPF In a similar turn of events to the Ford Ranger recall seen a few years back, Toyota has now issued a recall…
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New Land Rover Defender review – from Namibia
See Top Gear’s Land Rover Defender in Namibia video review. While Matthew Scott’s first-drive review of the Land Rover Defender from Namibia is the best story we’ve seen on the…
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D-Max factory reopens, mid-year launch possible
Despite a near four-week shutdown of the Isuzu plant in Thailand, Isuzu Ute Australia have confirmed today that production has restarted, with the D-Max still expected this year. Confirmation has…
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Touring 4X4: Iveco Daily 4X4 by Expedition Vehicles Australia
This remote-area towing Iveco Daily 4X4 was built by the mob at Expedition Vehicles Australia. The owners call it the White Rhino and they love it. Words and Images by…
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Custom 4X4: The TV show’s Volkswagen Amarok Crew Car
It isn’t an easy task keeping a film crew happy living life on the road, a well set-up touring rig goes a long way… take a closer look at our…
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Unidan Unimog owners weekend – Wrap Up
Back before we knew anything about coronavirus we caught up with the Unidan team and headed along to the annual Unimog owners weekend. Back to less frantic and locked-down times,…
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2020 Land Rover Defender Review: First Drive
The Defender as we know it is dead… so can this all-new, softer looking off-roader live up to the name? Check out our 2020 Land Rover Defender Review. Editor’s Note:…
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2022 Volkswagen Amarok teased
It’s only a sketch, so it’s highly unlikely the actual next-generation Amarok will look anywhere near this aggressive. Shown briefly last night at Volkswagen’s annual general meeting, the 2022 Volkswagen…
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Jeep launches $399 capped price servicing across range
In a bid to rebuild consumer confidence Jeep has announced a $399 Capped Price Servicing program beginning in 2020 and that will cover its entire range. Jeep Australia has announced…
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Toyota releases limited-edition Prado Kakadu Horizon
Toyota has announced the release of its limited-edition Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon which is on-sale now from $89,590+ORCs. Toyota has added some cosmetic fripperies to the Prado Kakadu for the…
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2020 Jeep Gladiator on-sale in May from $75,450+ORCs
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator will go on-sale in Australia from May with prices starting at $75,450+ORCs for the Gladiator Overland. The Jeep Gladiator will go on-sale in Australia from May…
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2020 Peugeot Landtrek revealed – Could it come to Australia?
The 2020 Peugeot Landtrek has been revealed boasting petrol and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions…and it could come to Australia. Maybe. On the cards for the last 12 months,…
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HSV confirms Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Australia
Holden Special Vehicles has confirmed the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will go on-sale here in March, ending 12 months of speculation. In the same week that General Motors announced it was…
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Polaris to quit ATV sales in Australia by October
Polaris has announced it will quit the ATV market in Australia by October this year (2020), following the introduction of new quad bike safety laws which come into play that…
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4X4 makers continue to get ground clearance measurements wrong…
Why do ‘ground clearance’ measurements differ so much from vehicle to vehicle, and why do other media organisations gulp down the nonsense? We explain the truth about 4X4 ground clearances and…
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Nikola Badger revealed…stronger and greener than the Tesla Cybertruck
The electric pickup wars have begun… meet the 675kW Nikola Badger that’ll offer a dual-fuel fuel cell and battery electric powertrain. The Nikola Corporation is a start-up from Arizona and…
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GVM upgrade in Queensland now much easier
GVM upgrades in Queensland have become easier thanks to the introduction of LS15 which removes the requirement for a fully qualified engineer to sign-off on GVM upgrades for in-service vehicles,…
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Ford Ranger best-selling 4X4 in January (2020). Again
The Ford Ranger has continued its dominance of the 4X4 segment, topping total 4X4 sales in January followed by the Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton, with the HiLux and Ranger…
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Custom: Toyota Prado 150
The Toyota Prado has proven itself in the outback but it still cops a bad wrap…this custom Prado isn’t your average ‘pavement princess’. Words and images by Harry Temple: You’d…
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Unimog driven up the world’s tallest active volcano
Merc’s monster off-roader has made it to the top of the world’s highest volcano (and it’s active) and set a new world altitude record for a driven vehicle. The Mercedes-Benz…
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MAN Megatourer: Custom 4X4
Wanting to hit the road full-time, John, wanted something capable and comfortable…and it had to be big and tough…enter the MAN (megatourer). Words and images by Harry Temple: Come on…
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2020 Amarok V6 Manual Core Enduro on-sale at $48,990 driveaway
The Volkswagen Amarok V6 Manual won’t launch until next month but the VW website is already carrying an offer for the ‘special’ Amarok V6 Core Enduro variant. The Volkswagen Amarok…
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Building the Ultimate 4X4 (Amarok V6)
Pat Callinan (aka Mr 4X4) take you step-by-step through of his ultimate 4X4 (Amarok V6) from the chassis extension, lift, canopy and world’s greatest beer keg install. The documentary ‘Building…
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2020 Jeep Gladiator Review
Dave Morley’s first drive 2020 Jeep Gladiator Review with performance, ride and handling, practicality, safety and verdict. 2020 Jeep Gladiator Specifications Price From $70,000 (est) Warranty Five years/100,000km Safety Not rated Engine 3.6-litre petrol…
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Ezytrail Parkes 13 Caravan Review
Wes Whitworth reviews the Ezytrail Parkes 13 with pricing, specs, practicality, off-roadability and verdict. Ezytrail Parkes 13 Specifications Tare: 2140kg ATM: 2700kg Suspension: Independent with twin shocks and coil springs Brakes:…
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Building the Ultimate 4X4 documentary airs this weekend!
Building the Ultimate 4X4 documentary airs this weekend, and you’re in for a treat! Taking the prize for arguably the worst kept secret in the 4X4 world is the building…
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Takata Airbag recall just got much bigger and more dangerous
A recall is being issued for vehicles with Takata airbags running NADI 5-AT inflators…yes, this is a new type of Takata airbag with a dodgy inflator. The Takata airbag recall…
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2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Review
More than just a sticker pack, the locally-modified N-Trek Warrior focuses on suspension tweaks and new wheels to beef up the Navara’s off-road ability. Here’s our 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek…
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Social media blamed for Jeep Australia sales slump
Jeep Australia has slumped to less than 9000 sale so far this year and is blaming Australian social media users for the poor result. Words by Dave Morley: Jeep bosses…
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Tesla Cybertruck revealed: Are we being trolled?!
In rather grandiose fashion, that few aside from Elon Musk himself can achieve, Tesla has unveiled their ‘Cybertruck’. First things first, we’re pretty sure we’re being trolled by Elon Musk.…
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2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review
Read Paul Horrell’s 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review (International Drive) with price, specs, performance, ride and handling, practicality, safety, and verdict. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Specifications Price From $67,500+ORCs Safety Five-Star…
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Stretched XL and XXL Amaroks on their way…but payload will be down. Hmmm
In a rather bold move by Volkswagen, we can now confirm that XL and XXL Amarok variants will be sold Down Under from next year. VW Australia is now in…
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Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept – Will it make the Raptor shudder?
The Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept has been revealed at SEMA overnight, and we think it makes the Navara Warrior look like a sticker pack. Nissan recently revealed its Australian-designed…
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Mopar Ram 1500 Rebel OTG Concept heading to SEMA
The Mopar Ram 1500 Rebel OTG (Off The Grid) concept is just one of 14 vehicles Mopar will have on display at SEMA from 6 November showing off a raft…
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Australian new car sales drop again in October
The Toyota HiLux has kept its spot as the country’s best-selling vehicle in the country while new car sales fell for the 19th consecutive month. Australian new car sales fell…
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ACCC taking Mazda to court for “unconscionable conduct”
The ACCC has initiated legal proceedings against Mazda Australia for alleged “unconscionable conduct […] and false or misleading representations” to car buyers. Mazda Australia is being taken to court by…
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Refreshed 2020 Ford Ranger to get US-spec leveller kit?
The refreshed 2020 Ford Ranger is due in Australia in November, and it’s believed the updated 4X4 pickup will be offered with a two-inch lift kit as a factory accessory…
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2019 Holden Trailblazer LTZ Review
Read our 2019 Holden Trailblazer LTZ Review with Price, Specs, Performance, Ride and Handling On- and Off-Road, Towing, Practicality, Safety and Verdict. 2019 Holden Trailblazer LTZ Specifications Pricing $52,490+ORC Warranty…
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Hyundai Veloster Grappler Concept Revealed
The Hyundai Veloster Grappler has been teased ahead of its reveal in November at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The 2019 Specialty Equipment Market…
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2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Review
Isaac Bober’s 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Review with pricing, specs, practicality, performance, on- and off-road ride and handling, safety and verdict. 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Specifications Price $58,950+ORC (as tested) Warranty…
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2019 Ford Everest Titanium Long-Term Review
We have three months with the Everest Titanium to find out if the bi-turbo engine, the seven-seat layout and its rough-road ability make it a must-buy for families. What are…
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Driving an X-Class in Albania
How does the Mercedes-Benz X-Class X350d deal with earthquakes, torrential rain, rock falls and tracks being washed away before our eyes? Disclaimer: The photos you’re looking at were taken two…
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