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Who won the Lotus Caravans $190K+ Adventure Giveaway? These are the words on the lips of every Australian across the country… With over one-million entries received, there could only be…

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2019 Birdsville Big Red Bash headline acts announced

The 2019 Birdsville Big Red Bash first round of acts have been announced! The world’s most remote music festival will reverberate for the 7th time, with 2019 featuring the sonic…

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2019 Ford Ranger Pricing revealed

Ford has announced pricing for their incoming 2019 Ranger utes, which will be available in Australia towards the end of this year. Let’s get down to brass tacks, starting at…

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That’s not Australia’s most powerful ute. This is.

When Volkswagen announced their latest stake in the 4WD ute power wars, we ran a headline saying the 190kW Amarok would be Australia’s most powerful 4X4 ute. Compared to the…

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All new Pik-Up by Mahindra announced

Mahindra have just launched the all new Pik-Up under its fully owned subsiduary – Mahindra Automotive Australia Pty Ltd (MAAPL). The newest version of the Pik-Up is offering new body…

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Land Rover Discovery History - in just two short minutes

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Learn the Land Rover Discovery history in just two short minutes

If you don’t know your SLS from your HDC, or your tdi from your td5? It might be worth taking this short crash course on Land Rover Discovery history. It’s…

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2017 Land Rover Discovery gets 5-star safety rating

The all-new 2017 Land Rover Discovery has been given a five-star safety record by ANCAP, before launching in Australia next week. The big seven-seater 4X4 rated 90% for Adult Occupant…

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The 2020 Ford Bronco is unconfirmed for Australia

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2020 Ford Bronco coming to USA, unconfirmed for Australia

Ford have just officially confirmed the 2020 Ford Bronco is coming, reviving the historic and iconic two-door 4X4 wagon nameplate for their market. This also comes along with the confirmation…

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Ford Ranger Recall

Ford have just issued a recall for the Ford Ranger PX, affecting vehicles built from 5 November 2011 to 7 November 2012. Also affecting Ford Territory models built from 19…

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Amarok V6 Vs Hilux SR5

24,946. That’s the amount of HiLux 4X4s that Toyota has sold so far this year, up to October. Along with the Ford Ranger, the Toyota HiLux is by and far…

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Jeep Grand Cherokee recall – fire risk

Jeep have issued another recall for the Grand Cherokee, this time because of a risk of a fire starting under the bonnet. The recall affects 62 separate Jeep Grand Cherokee…

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The 'Science of Truck' Ford Ranger, sporting some aftermarket rubber to help get the job done.

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Ford ‘Science of Truck’ Ranger uses non-standard tyres in challenge

‘The Science of Truck’: a smart phrase that Ford’s marketing side has coined, where they are looking to marry up mechanical toughness and sharp electronic aids as the ultimate ute.…

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Learn how your cooling system works: Terrain Tamer Masterclass Episode 2

We don’t need to tell you how vital the cooling system is on your 4X4; if it goes missing, your engine will also go pop shortly thereafter. A reliable cooling…

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Event News: Big Red Bash lineup announced

The Big Red Bash is happening once again in 2016, on the 4th-6th of July. And once again, it’s at the foot of Australia’s most famous sandridge, Big Red (AKA…

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Winner Announced: Lotus Caravans $190k+ Adventure Giveaway

2019 Birdsville Big Red Bash headline acts announced

2019 Ford Ranger Pricing revealed

That’s not Australia’s most powerful ute. This is.

All new Pik-Up by Mahindra announced

Learn the Land Rover Discovery history in just two short minutes

2017 Land Rover Discovery gets 5-star safety rating

2020 Ford Bronco coming to USA, unconfirmed for Australia

Ford Ranger Recall

Amarok V6 Vs Hilux SR5

Jeep Grand Cherokee recall – fire risk

Ford ‘Science of Truck’ Ranger uses non-standard tyres in challenge

Learn how your cooling system works: Terrain Tamer Masterclass Episode 2

Event News: Big Red Bash lineup announced