Ellen Dewar

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

2021 Volkswagen Amarok W580S
Road Tests

Walkinshaw-fettled Amarok W580S driven off-road

The V6 Amarok gets a Walkinshaw Performance upgrade

2020 Nissan Navara D23 ST custom 4x4
Custom 4x4s

Non-stop Nissan D23 Navara

While Ranger and Hilux tourers abound, it’s not every day you see a Navara set up as well as this one for off-road adventures

2021 Land Rover Defender 110 D250 S
Road Tests

Off-Road Test: Land Rover Defender 110 D250 S

Land Rover has dropped the first of the new six-cylinder diesel-powered Defenders on us, with the D250 110

2021 Dual-cab ute Off-Road Comparison
4x4 Comparisons

2021 Dual-cab ute megatest: Off-road comparison

We take 11 utes from Ford, GWM, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Jeep, SsangYong, and Toyota, and put them through the ultimate off-road comparison test

2021 Ford Ranger XLT vs Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain vs Mitsubishi Triton GLS vs Nissan Navara ST-X vs Toyota Hilux SR5 comparison
4x4 Comparisons

Australia's top-selling utes compared: Ranger vs D-Max vs Triton vs Navara vs HiLux

Kicking off 2021's Wheels and 4x4 Australia dual-cab ute megatest series, running from May 17 to May 21, we're comparing the premium options among Australia's best-selling pickups.

2021 Nissan Navara PRO-4X
Road Tests

Off-Road Test: Nissan Navara PRO-4X

Bold, new-look Navara gets even tougher with the PRO-4X. We drive it off-road.

Pajero Sport versus Fortuner
4x4 Comparisons

Toyota Fortuner vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

We reveal which premium variant is the better choice of these two family wagons

Silverton Hotel
Explore

The best Aussie bush pubs

Fancy an outback tipple? Here are a handful of quintessential Aussie pubs where you can wet your whistle.

KMC Addict 2 wheels
Wheels & Tyres

Bronze Age: KMC Addict 2 tested

We equipped the Ranger with KMC wheels that stand out and stand up.

Tasmania by 4x4
Explore TAS

Touring Tassie's tough tracks and wild beaches: Part 3

If there is one thing Tassie is known for, it's mud ... and wild beaches.

4X4 Adventure Series

Season 7: Tasmania

For Season 7, we head south to tour the picturesque state of Tasmania.

Road Tests

Is the Unimog U5023 the ultimate tourer?

Is the Unimog the ultimate adventure touring vehicle? We drive the U5023 Mog to find out.

Narva Ultima 180 LED driving lights review
Electronics & Gadgets

VIDEO: Narva Ultima 180 LEDs light up our Ranger

Four of Narva’s finest turn light into day.

Goodyear Wrangler MTR Kevlar review
Wheels & Tyres

VIDEO: Ranger gets a set of Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs

We’ve thrown a set of Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs on the Ranger.

Two LC200 6x6s side-by-side
4x4 Comparisons

Two of the best 6x6 LC200s in the country go head-to-head

When bigger is better, only six-wheel drive will do. We take two of the best 6x6 LandCruisers to Tasmania for some off-road touring.

Facelifted Mahindra Pik-Up S10 off-road
Reviews

Facelifted Mahindra Pik-Up driven off-road

Indian Pik-Up gets a facelift and still represents good value for money.

4X4 Australia's Ford Ranger with AMVE canopy
Gear

AMVE canopy exceeds our Ranger's storage needs

A quality aluminium canopy adds style, security and functionality to our Ford Ranger.

Gear

We test the all-new MaxTrax Indeflate

Deflating tyres for off-road conditions and then pumping them up again has never been easier.

Explore TAS

A quick stop at Tassie's Pub in the Paddock

The Pub in the Paddock in Pyengana is one of Tasmania’s oldest.

MSA 4x4 Towing Mirror review
Gear

MSA 4x4 Towing Mirror: 4x4 product test

MSA 4X4’s new towing mirrors make it easy to see what’s behind our Ford Ranger.

Exploring Rawlinna Station 4x4 travel guide
Explore WA

Exploring Rawlinna Station to the coast, WA: 4x4 travel guide

Whether you’re into trainspotting, birdwatching or gazing out to sea, this route along the Nullarbor Plain offers something for everyone.

Narva custom Ford Ranger Raptor review
Custom 4x4s

Narva's Ford Ranger Raptor is the ultimate work rig

Having a Ranger Raptor as your company car would be special enough for most of us, but driving one like the Narva Raptor is unique.

Custom portal-axled Toyota Land Cruiser 79 review
Custom 4x4s

Custom portal-axled Toyota Land Cruiser 79 ute review

This portal-axled Cruiser is chock-full of the best modifications to make it the ultimate mobile base camp for its adventurous owner.

Custom 4x4s

Custom Toyota LandCruiser 79 "Rambler" by TJM review

Big, brash and brawny Rambler LC79 is a dream made true, in all its track-busting glory.