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In a move that’ll get nods of approval from tradies, tourers, and towers alike, Ford Australia is officially pulling the pin on its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine, clearing the way…

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Ford Everest Sport Bi-Turbo: Style, Without the V6 Complexity

Ford has announced a limited run of the MY26 Everest Sport Bi-Turbo, giving buyers a chance to score the sleek blacked-out Sport trim but with the proven 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo diesel…

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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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2018 Amarok Core V6 & Ultimate 580 now released

We’ve known for a while now that a beefed up V6 Amarok was coming to Australia. With the flagship model, the Ultimate 580 now released, Volkswagen have also released a…

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Pat returns to his roots with the new Cooper Discoverer AT3 tyres

With shooting for the next season of Pat Callinan’s 4×4 Adventures well and truly underway, Pat has returned to his roots, with the new Cooper Discoverer AT3 tyres on his…

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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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190kW Amarok is coming

After Volkswagen gave the Amarok V6 a shot in the arm to increase towing capacity to 3.5-tonnes for the 2018 model, Volkswagen have just let us in on a little…

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New Pathfinder to be based on the Navara Chassis

Shortly after Nissan confirmed they’re developing a 7 seat wagon based on the Navara ute, images of a new Pathfinder have been revealed on two Chinese websites. Being that the…

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Mercedes X-Class pricing information

Pure is your bottom spec. Think basic cloth interiors and steel wheels.Next up is Progressive, which sits in the middle of the range and will equal an SR5 HiLux or…

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$112K V6 Amarok Adventure giveaway

Have you entered our massive $112K comp yet, and if not, why not? The first prize is a turnkey touring set-up that you could literally be heading anywhere in Australia…

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Competitions

Amarok V6 Adventure $112k+ Giveaway – Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions – Amarok V6 Adventure Giveaway 1. General a. Information on how to enter forms part of these conditions. Entry into the competition constitutes acceptance of these terms…

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2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 now with 3.5-tonne towing capacity.

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2018 Amarok V6 towing capacity: now 3.5 tonnes

Volkswagen’s 2018 Amarok V6 has been given a shot in the arm, with a 3.5-tonne towing capacity announced across the board. This is an upgrade to the 3-tonne towing that…

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Emergency communications on the Gunbarrel Highway.

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Why you should always travel with emergency communications

It gets a bit tiring to keep when folk like us banging on about safety when you’re travelling remotely. But now and again, you’ll see why it’s so important. On…

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Mitsubishi Pajero bogged at Gunn Point, in the Northern Territory

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The 4X4 Beer Economy: What is a recovery worth?

If you recover someone out in the bush? Do you expect some kind of remuneration in return? I’m not talking about exchanging money, but rather a bartering system of goods…

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That classy and class-leading V6 diesel is still under the bonnet, and is still a great engine.

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V6 Amarok Sportline: $55,490

The V6 Amarok Sportline has been announced by Volkswagen, which will be the cheapest way into their most-powerful ute. How much? Fifty-five and a half grand, before you drive away.…

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$160k Amarok Giveaway winner collects V6 ‘Rok

It’s not every day you get to rock up to a car showroom to collect some brand new wheels. Even rarer, though, is not having to hand over a single…

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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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2017 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate V6 with Matte paint

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You can now buy an Amarok Ultimate V6 with matte paint

Coming in at $67,990 (plus on-roads), the Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate V6 is the most expensive dual-cab ute you can buy. Save from a big full-size Yankee ute (like the Ram…

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2018 Jeep Wrangler JL: What We Know

The Jeep Wrangler as we know it has been around since 2007. Over those ten years, it has had some pretty solid and consistent updates, with new spec levels and…

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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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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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2017 Volkswagen V6 Amarok Review

Since it was first introduced back in 2011, the Volkswagen Amarok has enjoyed a wide gamut of reputations. Often spurned for the transfer-case-free automatic gearbox and low capacity two-litre engine,…

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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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Volkswagen Amarok V6 Diesel Announced

Four-wheel drivers love talking power and torque figures, and there will be one vehicle hot on the lips over the coming years: The Volkswagen Amarok V6. In addition to their…

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Ford reshuffles Ranger and Everest lineup for more power and reliability

Ford Everest Sport Bi-Turbo: Style, Without the V6 Complexity

New Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Engine Revealed

2018 Amarok Core V6 & Ultimate 580 now released

Pat returns to his roots with the new Cooper Discoverer AT3 tyres

Mercedes X-Class V6 pricing revealed

190kW Amarok is coming

New Pathfinder to be based on the Navara Chassis

Mercedes X-Class pricing information

$112K V6 Amarok Adventure giveaway

Amarok V6 Adventure $112k+ Giveaway – Terms and Conditions

2018 Amarok V6 towing capacity: now 3.5 tonnes

Why you should always travel with emergency communications

The 4X4 Beer Economy: What is a recovery worth?

V6 Amarok Sportline: $55,490

$160k Amarok Giveaway winner collects V6 ‘Rok

Learn about 4X4 Suspension with Terrain Tamer-Master Class Ep 06

You can now buy an Amarok Ultimate V6 with matte paint

2018 Jeep Wrangler JL: What We Know

Jeep revive Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer

Amarok V6 Vs Hilux SR5

2017 Volkswagen V6 Amarok Review

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

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Diesel Announced