Pre-production drive: 2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid
The Performance Hybrid is set to go on sale in 2026. We took a pre-production version for a quick drive
2025 Lexus LX600 Overtrail review: Where luxury meets capability
Lexus has expanded its 2025 LX line-up with the new Overtrail variant, offered in petrol or diesel. We tested the LX600 Overtrail to see how it stacks up
Beauty contest: Kia Tasman SX vs Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R
They won’t win any beauty pageants, but the Tasman SX and Triton GLX-R have plenty to offer tradies, tourers and families alike
Factory-built off-roaders loaded with kit: Why stock 4x4s are getting better than ever
From Raptors to Overtrails, the latest wave of factory-built 4x4s proves you don’t always need heavy mods to take on serious off-road tracks
2025 Mazda BT-50 GT long-term review
We’ve added an updated BT-50 to the shed and loaded it up with factory-backed accessories
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid revealed for Australia
Toyota has unveiled the LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid, set to hit Australian showrooms in early 2026
Review: RAM 1500 Rebel brings tougher off-road edge to Aussie line-up
The new RAM 1500 Rebel arrives as a factory-backed, off-road-focused option with serious towing ability
Classic LandCruiser 80 Series transformed into a V8-powered farm truck
Few Toyota 4x4s tick work-and-play boxes like this one-off VDJ-powered 80 Series trayback
Kia Tasman vs Ford Ranger: Can the newcomer topple the king?
How does Kia’s all-new Tasman measure up against the hugely popular Ford Ranger Wildtrak?
Heavyweight fight: GMC Yukon Denali vs Nissan Patrol Ti-L
In a battle of the big wagons, we pitch the new GMC Yukon Denali against the recently updated Nissan Patrol Y62
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty Water Testing
Ford continues teasing the 2026 Ranger Super Duty, validating its wading depth in Australian testing.
How long will it be until we're all driving electric 4x4s?
EVs are evolving, but are they actually ready to take us to remote places?
Final iterations of 4x4 models often outperform the all-new replacements
The last versions of 4×4 models combine years of refinement, reliability, and driver-focused features that newer models often can’t match
Every car should have a tyre-pressure monitoring system
Tyre-pressure monitoring systems should be mandatory on all cars. Here’s why!
Premcar-tuned Infiniti QX80 concepts based on Y63 Patrol revealed in US
Australia’s Premcar tweaks Y63 Infiniti show cars ahead of Y63 Patrol launch in Australia
Mont Adventure Supercell EX review – an all-season tent built for wild weather
A good four-season alpine tent isn’t just for mountaineers and explorers, it is also a great addition to your 4x4 travels
2025 Kia Tasman review: Is it a serious threat to the Ranger and HiLux?
After one of the longest, most star-studded pre-launch campaigns in recent memory, Kia’s first-ever 4x4 ute has finally entered Australia’s most competitive vehicle segment
2025 LDV Terron 9 Origin review: Is this the turning point for LDV?
LDV has unveiled a new ute that marks a major leap forward from its ageing T60 platform
Custom Lithium Ultra Slim 200Ah battery now powering our LandCruiser 79 build
An Australian-made lithium battery powers up all the appliances in our LandCruiser
Don’t blame local councils for banning 4x4 vehicles – here's why tightening beach access could be a good thing
As more councils tighten 4x4 beach access, sensible regulation could protect both the environment and recreational users
Is modern safety tech making driving more distracting than ever?
Modern vehicles are packed with safety tech – but all that beeping, flashing and prompting might be distracting drivers more than it helps
Ironman 4x4’s Scope 9-inch driving lights fitted to our Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series
The factory headlights don’t quite cut it, so we added Ironman 4x4’s Scope 9-inch driving lights to our VDJ79
Our 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL upgraded with MSA 4x4 accessories
Great gear from MSA makes our LandCruiser more practical, safer and better looking
2025 GWM Cannon XSR review: Budget 4x4 ute packs serious off-road capability
Top-of-the-range Cannon XSR gains off-road ability at the expense of safety tech. We weigh up the compromise