Ellen Dewar

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

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

Gear

Alu-Cab Gen 3-R Expedition rooftop tent tested: Effortless, comfortable and tour-ready

We spent weeks living out of the Alu-Cab Gen 3-R to see if it could handle real touring life

4x4 Comparisons

Toyota Prado GX vs Ford Everest Trend: Base model off-road comparison

Two popular entry-level 4x4 wagons, tested for real-world off-road touring. Brought to you by Club 4x4 Insurance.

Reviews

2026 Foton Tunland V7 and V9 review: Budget-friendly utes return to Australia

Foton is back, with an all-new Tunland ute that comes in two distinct variants. We sampled the Tunland V7 and V9 4x4 models

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year, powered by REDARC

We round up a dirty dozen midsize 4x4 utes to find the best in class!

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Toyota HiLux SR5+

The HiLux proves its enduring appeal with strong all-round performance

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Kia Tasman X-PRO

Kia’s all-new Tasman makes a bold first impression at its inaugural UOTY test

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year: Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior wins Best Adventure ute

The PRO-4X Warrior proves an old ute can still punch well above its weight

4x4 Ute of the Year

Ford Ranger PHEV wins Best Hybrid at the 2025 4x4 Ute of the Year

The Ranger Sport PHEV delivers real-world performance without feeling like an all-electric compromise

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV

Packing serious punch and a feature-rich cabin, the Cannon Alpha PHEV proves it can hold its own against established 4x4s

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Mitsubishi Triton GSR

The Triton GSR proves midsize utes can be fun and ready for anything