Ellen Dewar

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

Reviews

Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 2025 quick review

The GLX-R balances competent on-road driving and off-road ability at a competitive mid-spec price

Reviews

Mazda BT-50 GT 2025 long-term review

We’ve added an updated BT-50 to the shed and loaded it up with factory-backed accessories

Custom 4x4s

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

4x4 Comparisons

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

Gear

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

Gear

We fitted the Hayman Reese X-Bar to our BYD Shark: Here’s how it performs

The X-Bar isn’t just a towbar – it’s recovery points, bash protection, and peace of mind rolled into one off-road-ready upgrade

Reviews

GWM Cannon XSR 2025 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

4x4 Comparisons

Ford Everest Tremor vs Toyota Prado Altitude: Ultimate off-road 4x4 wagon comparison

Ford and Toyota claim these two are the ‘off-road ready’ models in their respective 4x4 wagon line-ups. We hit the dirt to see if they really are

Custom 4x4s

Mr 4WD turns the new Prado 250 Altitude into a touring beast

A bold build transforms Toyota’s latest Prado into a go-anywhere adventure rig

Reviews

GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV 2025 review: Shark hunter is a gem

GWM adds to its Cannon Alpha range by introducing a PHEV variant, and it’s a beauty!

Reviews

2026 JAC T9 Haven review: A bargain or just bare-bones?

The JAC T9 is the most affordable new ute on the market, and after testing it we can clearly see why

Wheels & Tyres

How are these Cooper AT3 LT tyres holding up after 20,000km?

After 20,000km on and off the road, these Cooper AT3 LTs are showing minimal wear and tear

Electronics & Gadgets

Bushman fridges reviewed: DC85‑X Upright and DF30‑HD Drawer

We put two Bushman fridges to the test, to see how both perform in real off-road conditions

4x4 Comparisons

Toyota Prado showdown: Old versus new!

Never sold in Australia, the 70 Series Prado turns heads off-road. With a 250 Series on hand, we couldn’t resist a comparison

Reviews

Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon SWB 2025 review: Is it still THE off-road champion?

The Wrangler is the quintessential Jeep model and the short wheelbase Rubicon represents its purest form

Reviews

Mitsubishi Triton GLS 2024 long-term review

Our resident snapper has the keys to a Mitsubishi Triton GLS for the next few months

Reviews

BYD Shark 6 2025 off-road review

The Shark is a stunning first entry into the market, but there’s still room for improvement

4x4 Comparisons

Nissan Patrol Warrior versus Toyota Prado Altitude

Two off-road big dogs go head-to-head

Opinion

4x4s we’d buy, and how we'd modify them: Ford Everest

A well-balanced, well-equipped wagon that’s ready for touring straight from the showroom

Reviews

Saving the best 'til last: 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior review

After nearly 15 years on Aussie shores, does the final version of the V8 Y62 still hold up?

Reviews

Value off-roader: 2025 GWM Tank 300 Ultra turbo-diesel review

The Tank 300 offers great bang-for-buck, but is it actually any good off-road?

Reviews

Better than a Ranger? 2025 Ford Everest Sport 3.0L V6 review

The Everest is better on-road than the Ranger, so why aren’t more people buying it?

Gear

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL: Scavenger snorkel

We fit a new Aussie-made Scavenger snorkel to our LandCruiser to protect it against airborne contaminants

4x4OTY

2025 4x4 of the Year: Winners revealed

Six contenders clash for the coveted 4X4OTY gong!