Ellen Dewar

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

4x4 Comparisons

Toyota HiLux vs Nissan Navara: Can the new Navara topple Australia’s perennial favourite?

Nissan has thrown everything at its latest dual-cab, but the HiLux’s decades-long reputation won’t be easy to overcome

Gear

2026 Toyota HiLux build: DWC Sentinel alloy wheels fitted

Dual-purpose DWC Sentinel alloys are the latest addition to our 2026 Toyota HiLux build

Gear

2026 Toyota HiLux build: Radar Renegade RT+ tyre upgrade

Replacing the stock tyres on our HiLux with off-road-ready rubber from Radar Tyres

Gear

2026 Toyota HiLux build: MSA 4x4 towing mirrors

A favourite upgrade across our builds is MSA 4x4’s full-replacement towing mirror

Gear

2026 Toyota HiLux build: MSA 4x4 storage transforms the tub

MSA 4x4 drawers and battery boxes turn our HiLux tub into a smarter, more practical touring setup

Gear

2026 Toyota HiLux build: Ironman 4x4 canopy and roof rack installed

Our 2026 Toyota HiLux build gains secure tub storage and extra roof-carrying capacity thanks to Ironman 4x4

Reviews

GWM Tank 300 PHEV review: Is this Australia's best-value off-road hybrid?

Top-of-the-range Tank 300 PHEV delivers a competent package and a compelling argument for GWM’s hybrid product

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