ARB: Try before you buy!
Considering the aftermarket accessory industry and range continues to grow, navigating the accessories abilities and ‘fit’ has become rather overwhelming in recent times. We try to keep you updated and…
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2018 Drive to the Top: Turn just $1 into over $5000 in prizes
Hope Street Woolloomooloo are one of the most valuable charities and support services in Sydney, offering support to the marginalised and homeless in Woolloomooloo. Many of those cared for by…
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HSV SportsCat and SportsCat+ pricing revealed!
HSV have just released the all-new Colorado SportsCat and SportsCat+ pricing. With HSV’s niche design and engineering capabilities there are many styling and chassis upgrades over the standard Colorado, with…
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Kimberley to Kakadu: Issue 31 Travel
In issue 31, Pat and Scott turn what was to be the “transport stage” driving from The Kimberley to Kakadu into a rather spectacular trip. This incredible overland run shows…
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First look: Drivetech 4×4 Rival bumper
Just released in this issue of Unsealed 4X4 is an in-depth look at the brand spanking new Drivetech 4×4 Rival bumper. Evan, the editor of Unsealed 4X4 and Ben from Drivetech…
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Ford Australia teases 2018 Ranger Raptor video
Globally Ford have started building anticipation for the 2018 Ranger Raptor with the unveiling of a video on the Ford Australia Facebook page. Their most recent teaser of the new…
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Spied: Jeep JT Scrambler
After Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet each released a new ‘Pickup’ (read: Ute) over the past month it would appear that Fiat Chrysler now want in on the the action. There’s…
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2018 Haval H9 released; doesn’t look terrible
Haval Motors Australia have just launched the updated version of the critically acclaimed H9. The 2018 Haval H9 features an increase in power to 180kW (up from 160kW), an increase…
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Birds of the Top End Photo Essay with Scott Mason
In Issue 31 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures we take a trip through the top end with our very own editor, Scott Mason. In his ‘Birds of the Top End’…
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Unsealed 4X4 Issue 45 – Out Now!
Shake off those post-holiday blues with another massive issue of Unsealed 4X4. In this issue, we put the Ford Ranger up against the Toyota HiLux, and head over to the USA…
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Mopar builds JL Wrangler, and it’s awesome!
Mopar is the brand behind accessories for Jeep and they’ve already built and put on display two rather awesome JL Wranglers. While we were so excited to see the brand…
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Holden HSV: Chevrolet Silverado coming to Australia Plus the HSV Colorado SportsCat
Overnight Holden Special Vehicles have announced that the Chevrolet Silverado will indeed be coming to Australia as a Holden imported right hand drive vehicle, after speculation blew up the internet…
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Range Rover SVAutobiography Launches at the LA Motor Show.
Land Rover has revealed the most luxurious Range Rover to date at the LA Motor Show today, the Range Rover SVAutobiography. The new Range Rover is available with a rather…
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ISSUE 030 – OUT NOW!
Issue 030 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures is out now and it is arguably the best yet! This issue we’re taking you from the East Kimberley, to desert touring at Lake Mackay,…
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Rezvani TANK – Bruce Wayne’s personal 4X4
Rezvani Motors, a somewhat small but hugely imaginative Californian car company have officially released the TANK (which may or may not be the new Bat-Mobile). Wait, It’s a wrangler? Yep,…
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FORD RANGER & MAZDA BT50 RECALLED, AGAIN
Following the recall of the Mazda BT50 last week, which shares the same engine and drive-line as the Ranger, Ford have also recalled the Ranger due to an issue with…
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IKEA now making 4WDs?
No, not really. But you’d be forgiven for thinking that when looking at the current concept from Partisan Motors, a company headed by Russian automotive engineer, Dr Juri Postnikov. With…
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Southern Highlands Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Show
Let’s be honest, the word ‘adventure‘ means different things to different people. You and I might see it as packing up the fourby and heading into the bush for a…
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4WD & Adventure Show hits Perth!
That’s right Perthians, the 4WD & Adventure Show is back in town from Friday the 10th to Sunday the 12th of November and given that the show is celebrating its…
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Can’t afford a Raptor? Get yourself a Projen
China is home to the biggest car market in the world. In 2015, it sold 21.1 million vehicles. Compare that to the 1,155,408 we did in the same year in…
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Season 10 starts Sunday!
Don’t forget folks, the 10th season of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday at 2pm on Channel Ten. This is going to be Pat’s biggest and best season yet…
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$112K V6 Amarok Adventure giveaway
Have you entered our massive $112K comp yet, and if not, why not? The first prize is a turnkey touring set-up that you could literally be heading anywhere in Australia…
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Win the ultimate 4WD adventure holiday with SmartBar!
Are you a 4WD adventure lover? Win a weekend in Kangaroo Island for you and 3 mates with winter Olympic gold medallist Steve Bradbury! Enter now and win a 4WD…
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Holden Colorado Storm: $52,490
Holden has another limited edition ute on the boil, called the Colorado Storm. It sits in between the LTZ and Z71, which are both towards the top end of specification…
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2018 Toyota Fortuner, now $5,000 cheaper
When it comes to 4X4 sales, Toyota is an absolute giant. Sure, the Ford Ranger is looking like it might pip the HiLux. But look elsewhere: Prado, LandCruiser, even 70-Series…
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2018 Amarok V6 towing capacity: now 3.5 tonnes
Volkswagen’s 2018 Amarok V6 has been given a shot in the arm, with a 3.5-tonne towing capacity announced across the board. This is an upgrade to the 3-tonne towing that…
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4X4 Driving Tips: Bulldust
Bulldust is one of those strange phenomenon that you get when travelling out in the bush. Often, it will catch you by surprise, and can lead to potential problems. Bulldust…
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This British billionaire wants to keep the Defender alive
There is a new Land Rover Defender coming. But if you think it’s going to be anything like the old one, you’ll be disappointed. The new Defender will have to…
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LDV T60 Ute launching October 1
The LDV T60 ute is locked in for launching in Australia, bringing with it another option of dual cab ute. the T60 ute will occupy the lower price end of…
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Nissan Navara N-Sport Black Edition released
Following on the heels of limited edition models like the Triton Sports Edition, Ranger FX4 and TRD HiLux, Nissan has now released the Navara N-Sport Black Edition. It’s you’re classic…
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2018 JL Wrangler: more detailed revealed
The doggedly inquisitive enthusiast base JL Wrangler forum have picked up on some more solid details on the upcoming 2018 JL Wrangler, including engine, driveline and spec details of Jeep’s…
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The Foton Sauvana 4X4 coming to Australia
There’s another 4X4 wagon coming to Australia from China, called the Foton Sauvana. Like many other seven-seat 4X4s in Australia, the Sauvana is based off the sibling ute. In this…
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The all-electric Bollinger B1 4X4 is coming. And we’re excited
Bollinger Motors is a company founded by Robert Bollinger, a former Manhattan advertising executive and skin care entrepreneur. It’s small, practically just a shed out in the boonies of New…
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V6 Amarok Sportline: $55,490
The V6 Amarok Sportline has been announced by Volkswagen, which will be the cheapest way into their most-powerful ute. How much? Fifty-five and a half grand, before you drive away.…
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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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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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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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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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The Touring 4X4 Checklist: 7 Tips to not forget.
The time is coming closer, and you’re getting nervous and excited about your big trip. There’s so much to do, and you’re worried you’re going to forget something. Fear not,…
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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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UNSEALED 4X4 ISSUE 035 – OUT NOW!
This month’s issue of Unsealed 4X4 sees Dex and the team turning it up yet another notch. In it you will find a D40 Navara that has had a solid…
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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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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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NATIONAL PARK CLOSURES OVER EASTER
It’s that time of year again, and just about everyone is gearing up for the Easter long weekend and break. With Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie having just knocked the socks off Queensland…
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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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