4X4 News
Denza B5 and B8 prove their off-road chops by conquering Beer O’Clock Hill
DENZA’s B5 and B8 have flaunted their off-road nous at Beer O’Clock Hill
VFACTS: HiLux fails to topple Ranger; China becomes Australia’s leading vehicle source
February sales show the Ford Ranger holding the 4×4 crown while China overtakes Japan as Australia’s top source of new vehicles
GWM boosts dealer network and aftermarket support alongside expanded 2026 line-up
GWM is widening its Australian dealer footprint and technical support while introducing a broader range of models
Petrol prices expected to surge amid tension in Middle East
Recent military action against Iran has pushed global oil prices higher, with Australian petrol likely to rise
Australia’s electric utes: Current models and future launches
What’s out, what’s coming and what’s likely, in what is currently a very shallow segment
GWM confirms specs and features for Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV
The all-new Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV arrives April 2026 full off-road hardware
One-off D-MAX Concept X show car is up for sale!
The Concept X is a factory-backed, one-off D-MAX built for extreme off-road capability!
Tesla cuts Cybertruck pricing and adds cheapest AWD variant amid sluggish demand
A cheaper Cybertruck and sharp price cuts across the range signal a reset for Tesla’s polarising electric ute, as sales fall short of early targets
Chery KP31 Concept unveiled as world’s first PHEV diesel ute
Chery has revealed its KP31 concept, previewing the world’s first dual-cab ute with a plug-in hybrid diesel system
2026 JAC Hunter PHEV faces tough Australian testing program ahead of launch
The PHEV 4×4 is being pushed through a series of local challenges – including Lang Lang – ahead of its mid-2026 Australian debut
2026 Denza B8 secures five-star ANCAP safety rating
The electrified Denza B8 earns a five-star ANCAP safety rating for all variants
For sale: Our epic 79 Series build is going under the hammer!
We’ve spent more than a year building it up, but now it’s time for someone else to have some fun with it!
Buying a new 4×4? RedBook now flags emissions and fuel costs with VESR
4×4 buyers can now see emissions and running costs at a glance, with VESR integrated directly into RedBook
Built for tough tracks: Penrite rolls out a new oil filter range
Tough tracks demand tough filters: Meet Penrite’s new range
Ford recalls some 2022 Ranger and Everest models over transmission software fault
A software fault can make some Rangers and Everests unexpectedly stop at low speed
2026 BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis: Australian pricing leaks
RedBook has listed the BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis at $55,900 before on‑road costs
Another accessory under fire: Reflective window coverings now in police crosshairs
Police are cracking down on reflective window coverings, warning 4WD owners their rigs could be fined or defected
BYD set to boost Shark 6 ute towing with new 2.0‑litre hybrid
An upgraded Shark 6 dual‑cab with a 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity and plug‑in hybrid power is expected to arrive in Australia soon
2026 Nissan Navara: Pricing and updated range revealed
Nissan has locked in pricing and specifications for the new D27 Navara, launching in March with a four-model, 4×4-only double-cab line-up
VFACTS: Ranger beats all-new HiLux to lead January 4×4 sales
Ford’s Ranger tops Australia’s 4×4 charts, while EV and PHEV sales surge
Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Rubicon updated for 2026; Wrangler 85th Anniversary Special Edition announced
Jeep Australia tweaks the 2026 Wrangler and Gladiator Rubicon with small, practical upgrades for off-road use
UPDATE: Toyota teases potential three-row electric SUV; interior shown in new teaser
Toyota hints at a full-size, three-row EV, pointing to the brand’s next moves in the 4×4 EV space
Australia’s cheapest 4×4 utes in 2026: Budget dual-cab guide
Looking for a capable 4×4 ute in Australia without breaking the bank? Here’s a rundown of the most affordable dual-cab options
2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV arrives in Australia with special driveaway pricing offer
The Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV arrives from March, with pricing starting at $55,990 driveaway