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Pajero finished, confirms Mitsubishi Australia. Pajero finished?! Coming off the back of a Mitsubishi board meeting we can now confirm unequivocally that production of Mitsubishi’s full-sized four-wheel drive, the Pajero,…

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Victorian Luxury Car Tax cash grab

In the recently released 2019/2020 budget by the Victorian State Government, there are proposed changes to the Luxury Car Tax amounts. These changes have been deemed purely a cash grab…

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Land Rover Defender replacement info leak!

UK Publication Autocar reports leaked documents from Land Rover reveal details of the long-awaited and much speculated Defender replacement. Since the 2011 ‘DC100’ concept was met with widespread disapproval, Land…

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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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Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol revealed

You may remember a few weeks ago we got some sneaky conceptual images of the Nissan concept that was to be released at the Overland Expo West in the US…

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Renault Australia pushing for two new utes

The French already have a couple of utes up their sleves, with the Renault Alaskan (which you would have seen without knowing it – The Nissan NP300 rebadged), and the…

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Issue 33 – OUT NOW!

Issue 33 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures is out now! In this issue we take you through the heart of Arnhem Land – Exploring Australia’s final frontier. In this issue…

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2018 Man from Snowy River Festival kicks off

The 2018 Man From Snowy River Bush Festival has kicked off in huge style. The Festival is held every year in Corryong, Victoria, in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains…

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HSV Silverado, squeezing into a carpark soon, near you.

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HSV Silverado pricing released

HSV have finally released Silverado pricing today with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT model starting at $114,990. This is cheaper than what was expected for the entry level Silverado, and…

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ARB partners with TRED to bring you the ARB TRED Pro

ARB have just announced their partnership with Australian made recovery board manufacturer, TRED. Through this partner ship they are bringing the exclusive ARB TRED Pro to ARB stores around the…

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Range Rover Sport PHEV first to climb to Heaven’s Gate

If you’ve not seen the Range Rover Challenges over the years, then you have really been missing out. Not to be outdone by the Evoque, the Range Rover Sport PHEV…

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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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Birds of the Top End Photo Essay with Scott Mason

In Issue 31 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures we take a trip through the top end with our very own editor, Scott Mason. In his ‘Birds of the Top End’…

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BFG launch free 4X4 navigation app

BFGoodrich have just launched their free 4X4 navigation app, “Off Road Escape”, which offers users the ability to locate and receive information on 4X4 tracks and trails throughout Australia. Developed…

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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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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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Land Rover’s 400 HP Defender: Yep, it’s a thing.

So, we’ve got some good news, and some bad news. First, the good; Land Rover’s 400 HP Defender is a thing. Really. Land Rover has 150 5.0-Litre V8’s ready to…

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Vehicle rollover on Fraser Island

Queensland Police Service have issued a statement regarding the vehicle rollover on Fraser Island last weekend. Fortunately injuries were minor to one occupant, however the QPS have used this incident…

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HSV SportsCat, Silverado pricing revealed

It looks like an HSV dealer may have slipped up with HSV SportsCat, Camaro and Silverado pricing revealed on a dealer’s Facebook page. Images have surfaced showing the Camaro SportsCat,…

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Land Rover kicks off 70th with 1948 prototype restoration

With 2018 being the 70th anniversary of Land Rover, the folks at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works have managed to get their mitts on an original 1948 prototype. The prototype…

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Electrical

Uniden UHF’s now available at Toyota Dealerships

Uniden have just partnered with Toyota Motor Corporation Australia to offer a range of the Uniden UHF radios and antennas in Toyota dealerships Australia wide. What this means is that…

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Ford Ranger recalled due to possible fire risk

The Ford Ranger has been recalled, due to a fire risk relating to the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) and dry vegetation being caught around it. Ford has issued an urgent…

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado; newer, sleeker, but will we get it?

After HSV having just announced that the Silverado will be brought out down under, the yanks have done confused the lot of us. They’ve gone and announced the 2019 Chevrolet…

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Mopar builds JL Wrangler, and it’s awesome!

Mopar is the brand behind accessories for Jeep and they’ve already built and put on display two rather awesome JL Wranglers. While we were so excited to see the brand…

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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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Transcool EC3 Air cooler, just in time for summer

Just bumping into the beginning of summer, it’s high time to organise yourself some cooling for camping trips and weekends away. Or, like Pat, you just happened to get your…

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Holden HSV: Chevrolet Silverado coming to Australia Plus the HSV Colorado SportsCat

Overnight Holden Special Vehicles have announced that the Chevrolet Silverado will indeed be coming to Australia as a Holden imported right hand drive vehicle, after speculation blew up the internet…

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HSV Walkinshaw Colorado Wildfire: What we kinda know

The internet is absolutely rife with rumours, thoughts, hopes and dreams on a performance based dual cab ute from Holden at the moment. Dubbed the Colorado Wildfire, we thought it…

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FT-AC Concept unveiled at LA Auto Show, ends up being an angry Rav4.

At the end of production for the FJ Cruiser, there were a lot of 4X4 journo’s holding their breathes. The thought was that we may well get a replacement with…

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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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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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Range Rover SVAutobiography Launches at the LA Motor Show.

Land Rover has revealed the most luxurious Range Rover to date at the LA Motor Show today, the Range Rover SVAutobiography. The new Range Rover is available with a rather…

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BUSTED: Counterfeit Oil Filters Seized

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has issued a warning to Aussies who may have been duped into purchasing counterfeit oil filters. The filters have been sold online through…

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Blackwolf first to use ISO Sleeping bag ratings

If ever you’ve looked around for a new sleeping bag, the first thing you’ll notice is the ratings on them. But what do they mean? Are they regulated or calibrated…

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WILL THE FT-AC CONCEPT BE THE NEW FJ CRUISER?

About 6 months ago, at the New York Motor Show Toyota unveiled the FT-4X concept. We had all been holding our breathes with the collective thought of ‘maybe it will…

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Rezvani TANK – Bruce Wayne’s personal 4X4

Rezvani Motors, a somewhat small but hugely imaginative Californian car company have officially released the TANK (which may or may not be the new Bat-Mobile). Wait, It’s a wrangler? Yep,…

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LINX: ARB’S BRAND NEW COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTRE

ARB have just released the LINX, a fully integrated command and control system for 4X4’s. Featuring a rather sleek touchscreen device, which you can mount wherever you like within reach,…

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IKEA now making 4WDs?

No, not really. But you’d be forgiven for thinking that when looking at the current concept from Partisan Motors, a company headed by Russian automotive engineer, Dr Juri Postnikov. With…

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Jeep Scrambler extended wheelbase, compared to the JL Wrangler.

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Jeep Scrambler: The new 4X4 ute coming to Australia

It’s called the Jeep Scrambler Most 4WDers will remember this name from the 70’s and 80’s, referring to a styling pack that came with the Jeep CJ-8. The CJ-8 was…

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FORD RELEASES RANGER FX4

To keep up with the other manufacturers, Ford has released the Ranger FX4 as a special edition in a limited run. Toyota has, of course, the TRD HiLux, and Holden…

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It’s a TRD HiLux, but not as you know it…

Toyota has had another shot at a TRD HiLux, however, have hit even further from the mark this time around. Despite wearing the same Toyota and TRD badges as a…

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NATIONAL PARK CLOSURES OVER EASTER

It’s that time of year again, and just about everyone is gearing up for the Easter long weekend and break. With Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie having just knocked the socks off Queensland…

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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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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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2016 New Vehicle Sales: Winners and Losers

New vehicle sales in Australia have grown in 2016, with a 2% overall bump to 1,178,133 vehicles rolling off the showroom floor. Of that, over 50% of new vehicle sales…

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2017 Land Rover Discovery pricing revealed

Land Rover have revealed a pricing structure for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, an all-new design that will replace the outgoing Discovery 4 in July 2017 in Australia. The specification…

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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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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, with the new facelift

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk confirmed for Australia

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, what Jeep are calling the most capable Grand Cherokee yet, is confirmed for Australia in the 2nd quarter of 2017. It will join an already…

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