Ellen Dewar

Ellen has been snapping cars for more than 25 years, and is the head of Wheels Media's photography department.

Custom 4x4s

Ford Ranger Raptor with 74Weld portal axles tested off-road

Ultimate Offroad takes the Ranger Raptor to new heights with a 74Weld portal axle conversion that adds serious clearance without sacrificing its factory suspension smarts

Gear

Expedition HQ X-Spec shower system review: Real-world test in the INEOS Grenadier

Fresh water and showers on the go with the X-Spec system from Expedition HQ

Gear

ARB front-end upgrade for our 2026 HiLux build

Our 2026 HiLux gets its first major upgrade with an ARB bull bar, winch, lighting and underbody protection package

4x4 Comparisons

Prado GX vs Altitude: Is the flagship worth the extra money?

Is the Prado Altitude worth the premium, or does the GX make more sense as a smarter base for building a proper 4x4?

Custom 4x4s

V8 to the limit: A hardcore 79 Series on 37s

This LandCruiser rides tall, but every inch is fully legal, thanks to an approved lift and tyre package engineered for compliance

Gear

Six-month update: The real-world verdict on the 70 Series Store upgrades

Tilpa to Fraser Island in our project 79 Series. Here's how the 70 Series Store upgrades held up

Reviews

2026 Ford F-150 Lariat SWB off-road review

Ford’s updated F-150 Lariat shows how a full-size pick-up can balance big towing capability with genuine everyday comfort

Custom 4x4s

Jeep Gladiator Rubicon built to tackle any adventure

Gladiator transformed into a highly capable tourer with serious off-road weaponry

Custom 4x4s

Showcase build: Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster by Trig Point

When a growing family meant that Murray Brooks needed a second row of seats in his 4x4, he took a chance with the Quartermaster

4x4 Comparisons

Budget battle: KGM Musso Ultimate vs MG U9 Explore Pro

These well-equipped utes might not be at the top of every buyer’s shopping list, but for around $60K, they're well worth a look

Custom 4x4s

From factory to touring weapon: This Prado 250 Series is a serious build

Clever design and manufacturing takes this Prado 250 to the height of touring functionality and ability

Gear

INEOS Grenadier fitted with X-Spec 30L gravity-feed diesel tank from Expedition HQ

Equipping our long-term Grenadier with quality and practical products from Expedition HQ

Reviews

2026 Nissan Navara PRO-4X off-road review

The top-of-the-Range Navara stands out with bold styling and solid engineering. Let's see how it stacks up off-road

Custom 4x4s

GWM Tank 300: Budget 4x4 built to punch above its weight

This GWM Tank is built with clever planning and is ready for alpine adventures

Gear

Our BYD Shark build from go to whoa!

We built a BYD Shark to take to the desert and now it’s going up for sale

Gear

We dig it: MAXTRAX All Terrain Recovery Shovel review

MAXTRAX puts its own spin on the humble shovel

Reviews

Living with the Toyota Prado GX: Long-term review

Is the GX the smartest Prado? We’ll spend a couple of months finding out

Reviews

2026 MGU9 review: Serious value, but does it stack up off-road?

MG is back with a big, feature-packed ute promising serious value, but can it deliver off-road?

Custom 4x4s

Sold! Our 79 Series LandCruiser build from go to whoa

What began as a brand-new LC79 became one of our most capable touring builds and, with the project complete, it now has a new owner

4x4 Comparisons

New 2.2L D-MAX X-Rider vs GWM Cannon XSR: Is budget really better?

Chinese challenger takes on an established player in a head-to-head battle brought to you by Club 4x4 Insurance

Reviews

Living with the Kia Tasman X-Pro: Long-term review

After a few months on the road, can the 2025 Kia Tasman X‑Pro handle real-world touring?

Custom 4x4s

Is this GrenX-built INEOS Quartermaster a match for the 79 Series?

Ineos is taking no prisoners in its battle for the LC79’s mantle – and this built-up Quartermaster is its latest weapon

Reviews

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty tested off-road with almost a tonne in the tray

We load up a Ford Ranger Super Duty with a tonne on the back and hit the trails to see how it hauls off-road

Gear

Stage 1 HP-F upgrade transforms our LandCruiser 79 build

Loaded for touring, Toyota’s V8 LandCruiser can struggle on the highway. We fit a Stage 1 upgrade to improve torque, drivability and top-gear cruising