Ford Ranger PHEV Sells Out As Aussies Look For Relief At The Bowser
For years, the idea of an electrified 4X4 ute has divided Australian buyers. But if the latest Ford Ranger PHEV sales are anything to go by, plenty of Aussies are…
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Is Diesel Done For?
For decades, diesel was the king of the off-road world. It was the fuel that gave you power when nothing else could, sipped less on the highway, and kept things…
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Ford Ranger PHEV Now Available to Order
It’s been teased, it’s been announced, and now it’s finally here. Ford Australia has officially opened orders for the Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), marking a significant moment in…
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Ford Ranger PHEV: The Future of 4X4ing is Here
For years, the idea of an electrified 4X4 has been met with skepticism from off-road enthusiasts. Concerns about range, power, and practicality in rugged conditions made many assume that petrol…
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Ranger Plug-In Hybrid Will Run Your Campsite
The idea of a plug-in hybrid 4X4 might make you roll your eyes, but hear us out. Ford just pulled the wraps off the Ranger Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and it’s…
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HOW IT WORKS – HYBRID 4X4S
For the last 100 years or so the powertrains motoring us down the tracks haven’t changed a great deal. Sure, they’ve gotten more complex, but the same basic things are…
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Ford’s Ranger Plug-In Hybrid Hits the Scene
Brand allegiance aside, it’s hard to argue against Ford’s innovation of late. From one end of the market to the other, they’re kicking goals. For those after the convenience of…
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Pioneer Campers new off-road hybrid revealed
Pioneer Campers was purchased by Track Trailers and after a challenging COVID-protracted development cycle, the Pioneer Verve was born.
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Track Trailer T4 Review: Uncommonly Uncompromising
In this product review, Pat gives you his thoughts on the Track Trailer T4 Hybrid Caravan. It looks like a ‘regular’ single axle off-road caravan by all intents and purposes.…
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Ford to invest $15,000,000,000 on EV tech
U.S. auto giant Ford have recently announced a significant investment in EV tech. The $11.4 Billion USD investment will be split between three battery factories and a fourth factory dedicated…
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7000km from a hybrid-diesel
As the battle for future proof engines rages on between fuel efficient internal combustion engines and battery powered electronic vehicles one contender is often overlook. Hybrid electric. And for good…
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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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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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Solar charging stations in the middle of nowhere?
In an interesting move, Jeep has confirmed it’s putting solar charging stations in the middle of nowhere! With the recent announcement and launch of the hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe in…
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New Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Engine Revealed
V8’s no more! The 1VD-FTV V8 power plant is one that outback travellers and 4WDers have become attached to, especially considering it has two turbos bolted to the side as…
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Darche Giveaway: The New Nebula 1550
Is it a swag? Is it a tent? Darche have recently launched a brand new and unique ‘hybrid’ product, just in time for your Easter getaway. The all-new Nebula 1550 is…
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