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You’ve probably heard whispers, but let’s make it official. The Australian-designed and engineered Ford Ranger has not just made waves but created a tsunami in the 2023 sales charts. For…

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5 Boys found in the Outback after car theft

A group of five juvenile boys have been rescued in the outback after their alleged car theft joyride went wrong. The boys had stolen a Toyota LandCruiser from a car…

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Gear

These boots were made for … Aussies!

Looking for a tough pair of boots uniquely suited for working in Australia? Check out Aussie-owned Mongrel Boots.

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Have a clearer view with Next Gen Towing Mirrors

Clearview Accessories seem to be constantly leading the way in the 4X4 world. Yet again another incredible product has hit the market and this time, Ford owners should be rejoicing…

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Episode 6 sneak peek: The Great Australian Bight

Episode 6 sees Josh and Pat take on The Great Australian Bight. The adventure kicks off in Ceduna and finishes off near Eucla.

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Radioactive capsule lost in the Aussie Outback

On January 25th, a radioactive capsule was reported missing in the Aussie Outback. You don’t want to come into contact with this.

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The truck we’ve been waiting for has been durability tested Down Under

The Ford F-150 is coming to Australia in 2023 having been durability tested in extreme conditions Down Under. Learn more here.

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Electrical

Redarc launches new, lighter, more efficient solar panel range

Redarc has just launched its newest range of fix and portable solar panels The new range of panels from Redarc includes both fixed and portable folding solar panels. The new…

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Vehicles

Ineos Grenadier prototypes started production

Ineos has released a new video showing factory production of more than 80 Grenadier prototype vehicles destined for laboratory and real-world testing. The Ineos Grenadier 4X4 continues its march towards…

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Vehicles

Ford Ranger gets MY21 upgrades

Some existing model grades of the MY21 Ford Ranger have received some minor yet practical updates, and new variants have also been added to the line-up. Ford has introduced new…

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Vehicles

GMC Hummer to become an EV

The wraps have come off the all-new GMC Hummer EV which is described as the world’s first all-electric super-truck. The all-new GMC Hummer EV is described as a vehicle with…

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Toyota HiLux Mako released in NZ

Toyota New Zealand has just choppered in (via a military Black Hawk helicopter, no less) its answer to the Ford Ranger Raptor, called the HiLux Mako! Surfacing on Toyota New…

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Equipment

Warn releases bluetooth winch controller

With this new Warn Bluetooth winch controller you can recover your rig using your phone! The new Warn Bluetooth winch controller allows you to pair your winch and your phone…

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Vehicles

New Land Rover Defender Driven Down Under

It’s been a long wait but the New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia… and we’ve driven it. The New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia…

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2020 Ford Performance Ranger Raptor 3 Scaled

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Vehicles

Ford updates Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak models

Ford updates Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak variants and announces the reintroduction of the Ranger Wildtrak X. Ford Australia has announced updates to its Ranger Raptor and Ranger Wildtrak models, and…

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Vehicles

New 2020 Toyota HiLux revealed

Thanks to local design and development work, Toyota says if the 2020 HiLux could talk it would have a strong Aussie accent. Toyota Australia played a pivotal role in the…

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Electrical

EXCLUSIVE: Baintech 110Ah Slimline Lithium battery with 20A charger

Hot off the press is a new bit of kit from the team at Baintech (Bainbridge Technologies); a new 110Ah slimline lithium battery with an inbuilt 20A DC-DC charger. In…

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Vehicles

New 2021 HiLux spied at Port Adelaide!

A brand new 2021 HiLux has been spied at an Australian port ready for dealer delivery! This is one of the first images to surface of an Australian 2021 HiLux……

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Vehicles

New Land Rover Defender review – from Namibia

See Top Gear’s Land Rover Defender in Namibia video review. While Matthew Scott’s first-drive review of the Land Rover Defender from Namibia is the best story we’ve seen on the…

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Vehicles

D-Max factory reopens, mid-year launch possible

Despite a near four-week shutdown of the Isuzu plant in Thailand, Isuzu Ute Australia have confirmed today that production has restarted, with the D-Max still expected this year. Confirmation has…

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Vehicles

New 2020 Isuzu D-MAX revealed

The new 2020 Isuzu D-MAX has now been revealed, albeit to the Thai market first. It’s no surprise the new 2020 Isuzu D-MAX has been revealed to the Thai market…

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Vehicles

New 2019 Triton to be announced soon

Mitsubishi are set to reveal the new 2019 Triton on November 9, with the first wave expected to go on sale in Australia during the first quarter of 2019. At…

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Vehicles

HiLux face-lift in the works

Toyota have just released information on the new HiLux face-lift. The new face-lift designed front end has been taken from the HiLux Rogue that was released earlier in the year. The…

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Vehicles

2019 Suzuki Jimny goes off-road

Considering details of this little beast have been the worst kept secret in recent times, we’ve finally got a video fix for you, where the new 2019 Suzuki Jimny goes…

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Mercedes X-Class V6 pricing revealed

After a long awaited release and announcement, we now have the Mercedes X-Class V6 Pricing revealed. With two new models the new X-Class X350d will produce 190kW of power at…

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Equipment

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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Electrical

Introducing: The Oricom DTX4200 dual receive UHF CB radio

It seems that with the release of the DTX4200 from the folks over at Oricom, the days of needing to run two UHF’s (one on the highway channel, and one…

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Vehicles

291KW V8 powered dual cab for under $80k? Yep, really.

It seems the prayers of many punters have been answered with Ram announcing their newest member to the Australian family: The Ram 1500. It’s a 291kW V8 powered dual cab…

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Advice

UNSEALED 4X4 ISSUE 50 – OUT NOW!

We may be a week late getting this out to you, because well, we were stuck on Fraser Island soaking up the sun, but Unsealed 4X4 Issue 50 has just…

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Vehicles

Ford Ranger and Everest to feature 2.0L Bi-Turbo Raptor Engine

Hot off the Ford Australia press, is the announcement that the new 2019 Ranger and Everest, will in certain models, feature the new 147kW, 500Nm 2.0L Bi-Turbo engine, which is…

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Electrical

Just released: The Oricom ULTRA550

Just released out of the Oricom stable is the brand new Oricom ULTRA550. This new UHF is the flagship model across the handheld range and includes a host of upgrades…

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Vehicles

The end of the smiley face: 2018 BT-50 Teaser

For Australia, Mazda’s 2018 BT-50 is about to get a make-over. Due for release in May it will be the second face-lift to the Mazda ute since its inception in…

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Equipment

Is this the greatest alternative to the high-lift jack ever created?

We’d like you to meet the newest member of the ARB family: The ARB Jack. You see, Jack is a high lift jack, but without the three-foot-long handle that wants…

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Vehicles

Mercedes AMG G63 pricing announced

Pricing has just been announced on the Mercedes-AMG G63. The distinctive shape and stance of the infamous G-Wagen has changed very little in almost 40 years of production, however for the…

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Vehicles

The 2020 Ford Bronco teaser released…

It’s been rumoured about, hoped for, pined after and generally day dreamed about for over two decades now; the return of the Ford Bronco. Finally, just last week, we got…

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Electrical

New Release: Uniden iGO 4K Dash Cam

Just released by Uniden is the iGO 4K Dash Cam. With increasing numbers of vehicles on the road each year, safety and security have become more important than ever. Dash…

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Equipment

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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Advice

UNSEALED 4X4 ISSUE 46 – OUT NOW!

Now that we’ve all had a weekend to recover from Australia Day, we have just launched Unsealed 4X4 Issue 46, and it’s bigger and better than ever! In this issue…

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Vehicles

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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Vehicles

2019 Silverado to come with new 3.0 Litre TD Duramax

With the release of the 1500 Series Chevy Silverado at the Detroit Auto Show, we’ve obtained some rather exciting news on the Silverado line up. Namely that the 1500 series…

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Vehicles

Revealed: 2019 Ford Ranger

Last week out of the Detroit Auto Show, we’ve been given a look at the 2019 Ford Ranger. The US version of the updated pickup was put on display alongside…

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RV Daily: Practical Guide to Modern Towing – Out now!

The RV Daily Practical Guide to Modern Towing has just launched over at RV Daily! Sure, it’s a bit of a mouthful, but a massive topic. Tim Scott, editor of RV…

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Advice

ISSUE 31 – Out now!

Issue 31 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures is out now, and we’ve stepped it up another notch! In issue 31 we’re taking you from the Kimberley to Kakadu turning the…

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Advice

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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Vehicles

New Suzuki Jimny spotted at Hiroshima Factory

The new Suzuki Jimny has been spotted at the Suzuki factory in Hiroshima, revealing a very square body style reminiscent of days gone by. It does appear to have a…

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Vehicles

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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Equipment

New Kingsley Rogue Side Steps hit the market

Just released by Kingsley, the folks who brought us Bushranger 4X4 Gear, are the Kingsley Rogue Side Steps. Initially offered for the PX/PXII Ranger and BT-50 Dual cab from 2011…

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Vehicles

Is this the new Land Rover Defender?

Recently on Autoguide’s website (link here), images surfaced of what is supposedly the new Land Rover Defender. With front and rear lights that are somewhere between the Range Rover Sport…

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Vehicles

2018 JEEP JL Wrangler Unveiled

The 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler has been revealed mere hours before the 2018 LA Auto Show. After years of teasers, leaked details and trailers, it is finally official. Here it…

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Equipment

Element Fire Extinguisher Sticks

One of the newer, and cooler safety items to come out of SEMA this year, are the Element Fire Extinguisher Sticks. Based on a chemical reaction utilising potassium as the…

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