Bucket list: Land Rover Defender Heritage 90
Most motoring enthusiasts have at least a few cars they must drive before they cark it. Deano crosses one off the top of his bucket list when he drives a land rover defender 90 heritage.
Custom 4x4: Toyota 40 Series Land Cruiser
A lot of planning has gone into the resurrection of this old Land Cruiser, resulting in a home on wheels that’s perfectly suited to its owner.
Eldee Station, NSW
For those who want a taste of life in the outback, Eldee Station offers a genuine experience as well as more than 100km of off-road tracks to explore.
Land Rover Defender 110 Adventure
As a limited edition model to mark the end of production, Dean reckons the Land Rover Defender Adventure 110 is a bit of a bargain.
Land Rover History
Land Rover Defender production has ended. Our resident Landiphile, Dean Mellor, looks back on an amazing story that began 67 years ago.
Bulldust: Is technology so bad?
Technology is not a dirty word. Dean remembers when disks were floppy and the ‘cloud’ was just what sits over melbourne.
4X4 Of The Year: Tough Dog 4WD Suspension
Tough Dog brought its new Hilux along to the party to show how much of an improvement you can expect with a quality aftermarket suspension kit.
Bulldust: Remember your 4x4 trips
You don’t need to take notes to recall all your 4x4 adventures. But it helps.
Bulldust: Complex Four-wheel-drive electronics
Do complex electronic systems really make four-wheel driving easier? Or are they a headache waiting to happen?
Industry Insider: Safari Automotive
Safari Automotive is a massive player in the aftermarket industry, both here and overseas.
Vale Ric Williams
I’d not long finished writing last month’s column, when I received news of Ric Williams’ passing on October 3, 2015.
Product test – Toyo Tyre OPAT II
How are Toyo’s Open Country A/T II tyres after 10,000km?
Custom 4x4: Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser Dual Cab
Queenslander Darren Vassie took an 80 Series Land Cruiser and built his vision of the ultimate family tourer
Custom 4x4: Toyota 79 Series Land Cruiser
With its wicked-up V8 turbodiesel and slick-shifting six-speed auto, this VDJ79 mixes please with ease.
Industry Insider: Raw 4x4
Aussie company Raw 4X4 prides itself on an ability to tailor a four-wheel drive suspension system to suit a customer’s needs.
Nissan Patrol gets V8 military might
This Nissan Patrol has been equipped with an arsenal of weapons-grade modifications, including a military-spec 6.5L V8 diesel engine.
Jeep JK Hemi V8
Mark Clancy subscribes to the theory that there's no substitute for cubic inches. His Hemi V8 powered Jeep puts the theory to the ultimate test.
Custom Jeep Wrangler ute
Forget your Hiluxes and Rangers, this custom-built Jeep Wrangler ute would be the duck’s guts – if Jeep had the smarts to build them.
Modified: Redline FJ-Ute
Fancy a four-door 40 Series LandCruiser with all the modcons? Meet the amazing Redline FJ-Ute
Custom 4X4: Mazda BT-50 GT
When you cover 70,000km a year snapping Australia’s toughest four-wheel drives in the most remote locations, you need a bush-capable rig. Michael’s mighty Mazda BT-50 is up to the challenge.
MODIFIED: ICON LAND ROVER DEFENDER
What would you build if you had an unlimited bank balance and a penchant for old Land Rovers?
Celebrating 30 years of Land Cruiser 70 Series
The Land Cruiser 70 Series has just turned 30. We take a look at its past, present and future.
Diesel versus ULP
With diesel costing significantly more than ULP these days, why do most four-wheel drivers prefer oil burners?
On road towing
State road and transport authorities treat towing trailers as child’s play, but shouldn’t an articulated combined mass of up to four-and-a-half tonnes travelling at 100km/h be left to those with extensive training?