Mercedes new GLB-Class to be mini G-Wagon
It looks like 2017 is going to be a big year for Mercedes, details of Mercedes new SUV have begun to surface and it appears it’s going to be a…
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ECB release new frontal protection for Amarok V6 – Roo’s quake in fear
ECB have just released a range of frontal protection systems to suit the new Amarok V6. The ADR compliant range consists of Big Tube Bar (and winch compatible version) with…
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What do you get when you cross a HiLux with a Tonka?
Toyota Australia has just released a behind the scenes look at their new HiLux – Tonka concept. For Toyota Australia’s product design team, combining the tough and enduring DNA of…
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There are two cheap 40 Series LandCruisers on Graysonline, right now.
Stop what you’re doing. Now. How’s that credit card of yours at the moment? How does the significant other in your life deal with rash, unannounced purchases? There are two…
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Pricing and Specs
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is here, sporting a facelifted look, sharp pricing and extra specs over the old model. There is also a new off-road oriented model, and some…
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2017 Suzuki Jimny – only 100 available for sale
Suzuki’s little battler Jimny, one of the few last remaining live-axled 4WDs for sale in Australia, is in short supply for 2017. This is because of a voluntary FCAI (Federal…
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The Mungerannie Hotel is for sale
Situated along the Birdsville Track, roughly in between Birdsville and Marree, and with a history dating back to 1886, The Mungerannie Hotel is for sale. It’s one of the quirkiest and…
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What you need to know about the Range Rover Velar
Land Rover has been having a pretty epic few years. Sales are up, they seem to be breaking down less, and they have a range of vehicles so big, Maurice…
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You can still buy a 4.8 litre GU Patrol in the Middle East
Nissan in the Middle-East has brought back It’s legendary GU Patrol, otherwise known as the Y61, from the brink of death with a bit of a special-edition rebirth. And it…
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2017 4X4 Sales: Ranger leads in softening market
Ford’s Ranger ute has continued to dominate 2017 4X4 sales, building on a solid lead after two months of 2017 work. It’s currently the highest selling 4X4 in Australia, growing…
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Limited-edition Isuzu D-Max X-Runner announced
On the back of the newly-released 2017 Isuzu D-Max (and MU-X), Isuzu have also lifted the covers off a limited-edition D-Max X-Runner. Coming in either a Cosmic Black or Silky…
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2017 Volkswagen Amarok range updated
Coming into line with the updates that have come with the impressive new Amarok V6, the rest of the two-litre powered 2017 Volkswagen Amarok range has also been updated with…
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2017 Mitsubishi Triton GLS Review
There have been a lot of new improvements for the 2017 Mitsubishi Triton, in an attempt to keep it competitive in the very fast-moving and aggressive 4X4 ute segment. This…
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2017 Isuzu D-Max, MU-X coming soon
The 2017 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X 4WDs are getting a refresh this year. Launching next week for Australia, refreshed models of the Thai-built utes and wagons will be available to…
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2017 Mahindra PikUp confirmed for Australia
There’s a new Mahindra PikUp ute coming to Australia in the second half of 2017, which will be based on the new Mahindra Scorpio wagon. The Scorpio is a mid-sized…
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Croc kills man at Cahills Crossing, Kakadu
A man has been taken by a saltwater crocodile at the infamous Cahills Crossing, on the eastern edge of Kakadu National Park. The man, 47, was walking across the causeway…
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Ford Bronco will not be just a rebadged Everest
American vehicle news site Autoline has confirmed through some of the Ford brass that the upcoming 2020 Ford Bronco, which has been recently confirmed for production, will be unique from…
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Feature Video: An Outback Pub Crawl
‘Outback’ (Noun); The remote and usually uninhabited inland districts of Australia. ‘Pub’ (Noun); An establishment for the sale of beer and other drinks, and sometimes food, to be consumed on…
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Range Rover L322 Buyer’s Guide
The ‘Mark III’ Ranger Rover, known as the L322, was available between 2002 and 2012, going through many updates and changes as the years wore one. After the ‘Classic’ Range…
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Jeep revive Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer
On the back of a $1 billion investment in their assembly lines in Michigan and Ohio, Jeep have also confirmed that the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will re-added onto the…
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Madigan Line, Simpson Desert video, Part I
Crossing the Simpson Desert, home to the world’s longest parallel sand dunes, is on the bucket list of every Australian 4WDer. On top of the popular tracks like the French…
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2017 Land Rover Discovery: First look
Land Rover Australia have done a couple of quick public showings of a pre-production 2017 Land Rover Discovery over the past couple of weeks, giving us a hands-on opportunity to…
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Mercedes-Benz G-Professional revealed
There’s a new 4X4 in Australia: The Mercedes-Benz G-Professional. For a 4WDer, it’s very exciting: live axles, locking diffs, good ground clearance and an epic payload. In a lot of…
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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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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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ARB Intensity light bar, AR40 revealed: SCOOP
ARB have added a new sibling to their range of LED-powered ‘Intensity’ driving lights, this time in light bar form. Due to be released at the SEMA show in Las…
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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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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 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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Sydney 4WD & Adventure Show. This Weekend!
Keen to check out the latest and greatest 4WD gear in person? Maybe you want to pick up a bargain, or catch up with your favourite 4WD show personalities? Whatever…
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Watch this tent get hammered by gale-force winds.
Not only Formula One cars and Anna Meares’ helmet get quality time in air tunnels; sometimes other companies like Darche Outrent them out for a bit of product testing and…
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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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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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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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Tuff Seat Covers – Protect Your Investment
The seats on our 4X4s have a tough life. During any given trip they get covered in dust, splashed with mud, are submersed in brown water, get sand and grit…
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Stockton Beach – Sygna Washed Away
Since 1974 one of the best photo opportunities on Newcastle’s Stockton Beach has been pulling up on the sand, your fourby standing proud with the wreck of the mighty Sygna…
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Win an ARB 47 Litre Fridge Freezer
Would you like to win an ARB 47 litre fridge freezer, valued at $1,280? Of course you would, who wouldn’t? I do! Thanks to the good people at ARB, Club…
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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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5 Reasons You’re Better Off With a Dedicated 4X4 Insurance
Basic insurance covers basic needs, and if you want to be insured for ducking down the road for a bottle of milk, chances are your insurance will always be fine.…
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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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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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Unsealed 4X4 – Issue 018 Out Now!
Check out Unsealed 4X4's latest issue that contains great Christmas gift ideas; the best mod you could make to your 4X4; 5 steps to choosing your next roof rack; 5 things you didn’t know about tyres … and heaps more!
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Stockton Beach camping and 4X4 Access: What you need to know.
After a long drafting process, the new plan of management for Stockton Beach has been released to the public. We’ve picked through the 100+ page document, and have listed down…
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4X4 Video: Season 8, Episode 3 Trailer
After reaching the geographic centre of the Simpson Desert, this episode continues the odyssey, which is aiming to exit the desert, via the Madigan Line and Colson Track. This is…
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Unsealed 4X4 – Issue 017 Out Now.
Learn why extra-cabs are better than dual-cabs; check out some top campsites that you can take your four-legged mates to; 5 top trips to tackle in Tassie; 7 4x4s that you thought sucked (but actually rock) and we also check out the new Prado, a super tidy FJ Cruiser… and heaps more!
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4X4 News: Adelaide 4WD & Adventure Show This Weekend
South Australians, take notice! The 4WD & Adventure Show is on this weekend, at the Adelaide Showgrounds. [x_image type=”none” float=”none” src=”/wp-content/uploads/a4wdshow-PhotoLibrary-97.jpg” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”] There will be the latest and…
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4X4 Video: The Madigan Line
Check out this trailer to our latest DVD production, crossing the Simpson Desert along the Madigan Line. Madigan is known as Australia’s last classic explorer, because of his 1939 crossing…
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Watch the Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 8 Trailer now
Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 8 is our biggest yet. Pat’s in a new Amarok 4X4, and he’s putting it to the test, visiting the best 4X4 destinations that Australia…
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