Ellen Dewar

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

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2018 Ute Test: Isuzu D-Max LS-T

Isuzu’s D-Max is more stayer than sprinter, but isn’t that what utes are made for?

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2018 Ute Test: Holden Colorado LTZ

The Colorado arrived in 2012, but it’s the rebirth it underwent in 2017 that really counts.

2018 Mega Ute Test Ford Ranger XLT
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2018 Ute Test: Ford Ranger XLT

Ford’s PX Ranger is proof that Australia is the perfect place to design and develop a ute. Hopefully, there will be more of it.

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2018 4x4 Dual-Cab Ute Test

Mercedes-Benz’s new X-Class has added a new edge to the dual-cab 4x4 market, but how does it shape up in this nine-way stoush?

2018 Mercedes Benz X250d outback 4x4 review
Reviews

2018 Mercedes-Benz X250d outback 4x4 review

A 5500km outback torture test for Benz’s new ute. Was the X-Class up for the challenge?

Custom Toyota Land Cruiser 200 6x6 review
Custom 4x4s

Custom Toyota Land Cruiser 200 6x6 review

Proof that six wheels beats four when it comes to a comfortable, unstoppable outback-touring weapon.

4x4 Shed 2017 Mercedes Benz G300 Professional part 3 feature
Reviews

4x4 Shed: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G300 Professional part 3

We give the G300 a break from the rigours of off-roading.

4x4 of The Year 2018 contenders
4x4OTY

4x4 of The Year 2018

Six very different vehicles make up the short list for the 2018 4x4 Of the Year … but there can only be one winner.

2018 Land Rover Discovery Td6 HSE drive
Reviews

2018 Land Rover Discovery Td6 HSE review

Land Rover has built a Discovery that’s new from the ground up, but is it better for the change?

2017 Outback Challenge start line
Explore NSW

2017 Outback Challenge

Stumble across this event in the Outback and you will be forgiven for thinking you’re in a scene from Mad Max.

Toyota FJ Cruiser tyres
Wheels & Tyres

How to rotate tyres

To get the most out of 4x4 tyres, a regular rotation should be part of the schedule. Here’s how to do it.

2015 Holden RG Colorado exterior
Custom 4x4s

2015 Holden RG Colorado custom review

A little know-how and a lot of DIY built this bush-ready Colorado.

VR46 Ford Ranger outdoors
Custom 4x4s

VR46 Ford Ranger review

Special-edition VR46 Ranger brings MotoGP flair to the 4x4 ute market.

VR46 Ford Ranger
Custom 4x4s

VR46 Ford Ranger driven: video

We punt the Valentino Rossi-approved VR46 Ford Ranger

2016 Holden Colorado Z71 custom water crossing
Custom 4x4s

2016 Holden Colorado Z71 custom review

For his initial foray into the world of modified off-road vehicles, Ben Khan stuck to the brand he knows best and built one tough Colorado.

Custom 2016 Ford Everest Trend main
Custom 4x4s

Custom 2016 Ford Everest Trend review

Choosing the right 4x4 was only the beginning for Chris Mark. The real fun started when selecting the accessories and modifications.

Toyota Hilux TRD Ford Ranger Wildtrak Holden Colorado Z71 Volkswagen Amarok V6  main
Reviews

Toyota Hilux TRD v Ford Ranger Wildtrak v Holden Colorado Z71 v Volkswagen Amarok V6: video Ute comparison

Looking for a top-of-the-range 4x4 ute? Look no further than these four.

NP300 Nissan Navara
Custom 4x4s

Custom Nissan NP300 Navara review

When you’ve got one hell of a toy, you need one hell of a hauler.

4X4ing in the West MacDonnell Ranges
Explore NT

West MacDonnell Ranges, NT: Red Centre Hot Spot

Revealing Central Australia’s must-see hot spots.

2017 Mercedes Benz G300 CDI Offroad
Road Tests

2017 Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Review

Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Professional wagon has swept upon our shores, but is it worth the wait?

Pressure Perfect tryes
Wheels & Tyres

Adjusting tyre pressure with Pressure Perfect: Tested

Aussie invention takes the chore out of adjusting tyre pressures.

West Macdonnell  Ranges main
Explore NT

West Macdonnell Ranges, Northern Territory

Arguably the most accessible outback destination in Australia, touring the ancient West MacDonnell Ranges is in equal parts simple and beautiful.

best 4x4 of the year 2017 testing track
4x4OTY

4x4 Of The Year 2017: The Testing Track

A variety of weather made this year’s route through the Vic High Country harder and more challenging than normal.

best 4x4 of the year 2017 criteria
4x4OTY

4x4 Of The Year 2017: The Criteria

The criteria that allows us to determine who will be 4x4 Australia's best 4x4 Of The Year 2017