4X4 News
Hipcamp adds 4×4 and rooftop tent filters for Aussie campsites
Hipcamp’s new rig and access filters make it easier for off-roaders and rooftop tent campers to find compatible sites
Easter 4×4 trips hit pause as fuel worries mount
Fuel shortages and rising diesel prices are forcing off-road enthusiasts to rethink long-haul adventures, with many opting for staycations and local trails this Easter
JAC confirms range and fuel efficiency figures for upcoming Hunter PHEV
JAC confirms the Hunter PHEV dual-cab ute will arrive in Australia mid‑2026, offering class-leading range and fuel efficiency
AUSEV Ford F-150 Lightning recall adds pressure amid receivership
A total of 146 AUSEV‑converted Ford F-150 Lightning utes in Australia are being recalled, days after the importer’s parent company entered receivership
More than 100 NSW stations run out of diesel, as prices surge to $3 per litre
NSW diesel shortages hit more than 100 service stations, forcing 4×4 drivers to scramble for fuel
Australia’s PHEV 4×4 line-up: What’s available now and what’s coming soon
Australia’s PHEV 4×4 market is set to expand, with plug-in utes and SUVs on sale now and more models on the way
Mitsubishi previews all-new Triton Raider, set for 2026 launch
The Triton Raider has been tested in Australia’s toughest terrain ahead of its showroom debut
Hennessey Goliath 700 ZR2 transforms Silverado into 522kW supercharged beast
Hennessey turns the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 into a 522kW supercharged off-road weapon, unleashing the Goliath 700 ZR2
New data reveals EV owners could save more than $30,000 over lifetime of vehicle
New data shows Australian EV drivers could save more than $30,000 in fuel costs over the lifetime of a vehicle as petrol prices surge
2026 Nissan Navara on sale now, tuned for Aussie 4×4 tracks
The 2026 Nissan Navara is on sale now across Australia, from $53,348
LandCruiser and HiLux among vehicles targeted as key-cloning car thefts surge in Victoria
Vic Police says key-cloning tech is now linked to more than a quarter of vehicle thefts in the state, with LandCruisers and HiLuxes among the most targeted models
GWM Tank 300 and 500 Hi4-T PHEVs conquer Beer O’Clock Hill
GWM’s electrified Tank 300 and Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEVs have successfully climbed Beer O’Clock Hill in full production spec
Mazda BT-50 updated for 2026: Thunder returns, Boss joins local lineup
Thunder returns to the BT-50 range, joined by the all-new Boss
JAC Hunter PHEV gets local suspension tuning for Aussie 4×4 conditions
Multimatic and Australian vehicle dynamics engineer Michael Barber are refining the Hunter’to tackle Australia’s toughest off-road terrain ahead of its 2026 launch
Utey McUteface? Australians get to name Chery’s world-first plug-in hybrid diesel ute
Chery Australia is letting the public suggest a name for its new plug-in hybrid diesel ute – winner drives home the first one in the country
Walkinshaw-fettled W600 leads updates to Amarok line-up for 2026
The updated 2026 Amarok range will be led by the Walkinshaw-engineered W600 and the limited-edition Dark Label
Tuff Terrain gear on display at the 2026 Brisbane 4×4 Show
Outback Equipment is set to showcase Tuff Terrain gear and launch the limited-edition Pooly Recovery Kit at the Brisbane 4×4 Show
Last chance to buy: The sale of our epic 79 Series build is ending soon!
We’ve spent more than a year building it up, but now it’s time for someone else to have some fun with it!
Ford warns Australian jobs could be at risk over emissions rules
Ford says Australian engineering jobs at risk without government support to offset emissions costs
Our 2026 project builds: New HiLux vs Old HiLux
The new HiLux isn’t radically different from the outgoing model, so in 2026 we’ll customise both to see whether your money is better spent upgrading an older one instead
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