70 SERIES ‘CRUISER TO SIDESTEP SAFETY UPGRADES
In an ironic twist, the âfamous for no working handbrakeâ 70 Series âCruiser is set to receive autonomous emergency braking (AEB) later this year. Itâs part of minor update Toyota…
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Toyota LC300 Landcruiser 2022 – First Drive
We’ve driven the LC300..back-to-back against the LC200! Back in late May, six Australian journalists arrived at a location well hidden from prying eyes. We surrendered our phones and everything else…
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REAL 300 SERIES LANDCRUISER SPY SHOTS OUT OF RUSSIA
Here is the 300 Series LandCruiser (LC300). These shots were published by a Russian website and they give a few clues as to what we can expect from the next-gen…
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300 Series LandCruiser not for the US market
According to a report in automotive website Motor Authority, Toyota is set to kill LandCruiser in the US prior to the launch of the new 300 Series model next year.…
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Custom 79 Series LandCruiser with the lot
After multiple remote trips, Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch customised their 79 Series LandCruiser into a comfortable escape machine built to ‘go anywhere, do anything’. THE OWNERS: GRANT AND…
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New Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Engine Revealed
V8âs 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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300 Series LandCruiser getting closer…
It’s no secret that the current 200 Series is getting a touch long in the tooth. Looking back at previous LandCruisers, most models have been updated to a new model…
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Watch: Jillaroo Jess’s LandCruiser BJ70 brakes fail
Together with the guys from Terrain Tamer, Jillaroo Jess is building the ultimate mustering buggy from a classic LandCruiser BJ70. So how does the old girl’s brakes hold up? Not…
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Jillaroo Jess kicks off LandCruiser BJ70 project: building the ultimate mustering buggy
What happens when Jillaroo Jess is in need of a bulletproof buggy to muster 20,000 head of cattle? She calls in the experts, of course. Watch the Terrain Tamer team…
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200 Series LandCruiser gets a safety boost
Now in its eleventh year of production, after one face-lift and minor changes, the 200 Series LandCruiser gets a safety boost for the GXL and VX models. VX Model Upgrades…
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ARB: Brand new 40 Series bullbar
For years the iconic 40 Series LandCruiser has been building an almost cult-like love affair with 4WD’ers across the world; none more obvious than with us Down Under. There are…
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EV 79 Series ‘eCruiser’ is here
There has long been talk of electric powered 4X4s taking over from conventionally powered vehicles into the future. Well, it seems the future isn’t actually that far off with Voltra…
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The Bonetti Campers ‘Cruisinator’
Pop top roof conversions had taken somewhat of a back seat in recent years, with the advent of the off-road camper trailer and caravans. With their weights and size increasing,…
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Ford issue recall for Everest and Ranger
Another recall has hit the shelves this week, this time for the Ford Ranger and Everest. The side airbags are the units under question in this recall. It’s not related…
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2018 LandCruiser Prado revealed
Toyota has shown the first images of the facelifted 2018 LandCruiser Prado, which has been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Its design is clearly following in the footsteps of…
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Upgrading the brakes on your 4X4
Why replace, when you can upgrade? That old adage really rings true when you start thinking about brakes. There are no downfalls, and you can restore braking performance lost to…
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2018 LandCruiser Prado: Leaked
Following on from some very convincing-looking renders that popped up a little while back, the upcoming 2018 LandCruiser Prado has been spied once again. This time, in the flesh. These…
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Drool over the epic Land Rover Classic Works shed
For some, this is the stuff of dreams. For others, it’s still pretty cool to look at. It’s the Land Rover Classic Works project, a massive workshop that is working…
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Learn about 4X4 Suspension with Terrain Tamer-Master Class Ep 06
It’s the gear on a 4X4 that probably has the toughest workout off-road: Suspension. Quality gear will last you a long time, but it won’t go forever. Shock absorbers will…
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This Toyota LandCruiser goes very, very fast.
This big old Toyota LandCruiser has had a chop at getting into the records book, with a high-speed run down an operating airstrip in Mojave, California. It’s claiming the title…
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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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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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Ford Everest, Haval H9 now MC-classified
Since the story broke that some 4WDs were not classed as off-road vehicles, Ford and Haval have been busy behind the scenes trying to rectify the problems associated with an…
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Madigan Line, Simpson Desert video, Part I
Crossing the Simpson Desert, home to the worldâs 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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MA and MC classification and 4WDs: What you need to know.
There has been a bit of a problem pop up with new 4WDs lately, and it comes down to MA and MC classification. This is a story first exposed by…
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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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This Toyota LandCruiser FJ40 is a sight to behold.
It’s probably the most iconic 4X4 in Australia: the venerable Toyota LandCruiser FJ40. They’re a little bit thin on the ground these days, seeing as they first started kicking around…
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4X4 Video: Terrain Tamer – Master Class
Itâs been a busy year for Allan Gray! He decided to take on two slightly older apprentices for a short time and we were there to film it for our…
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Check Out the Range of New ARB 4X4 Accessories
It looks like there has been a fair bit of midnight oils burnt down around Kilsyth over the last few months, with a big range of new ARB 4X4 accessories…
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4X4 News: New 2016 Toyota LandCruiser Prado
Following on the heels of the Hilux announcement, details of the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado have been released, most importantly surrounding the new engine and gearbox combinations available on the…
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