Ellen Dewar

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

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain

The D-MAX sticks to what works – a simple, tough driveline and honest capability that keeps it a favourite among buyers

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: BYD Shark

A bold first impression, but the Shark falls short as a true off-road or towing ute

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Mazda BT-50 GT

The Mazda BT-50 GT proves you can have D-MAX guts with a bit more style and attitude

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: LDV Terron9 Origin

Looks good on paper, but confusing controls and sluggish 4x4 leaves the LDV trailing the competition

4x4 Ute of the Year

REDARC powers our 2025 4x4 Ute of the Year with new REDWorks platform

REDARC brings its Aussie-made REDWorks power panels to 4x4 Ute of the Year

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year, powered by REDARC

We round up a dirty dozen midsize 4x4 utes to find the best in class!

Reviews

Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 2025 review: Tackling trails in the updated off-road icon

Jeep Australia has cut the price and boosted the standard equipment in the Gladiator Rubicon, so we grabbed one for a week to see if it still lives up to its formidable reputation

Reviews

Lexus LX600 Overtrail 2025 review: Where luxury meets capability

Lexus has expanded its 2025 LX line-up with the new Overtrail variant, offered in petrol or diesel. We tested the LX600 Overtrail to see how it stacks up

4x4 Comparisons

Beauty contest: Kia Tasman SX vs Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R

They won’t win any beauty pageants, but the Tasman SX and Triton GLX-R have plenty to offer tradies, tourers and families alike

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