
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

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

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

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

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

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year, powered by REDARC
We round up a dirty dozen midsize 4x4 utes to find the best in class!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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
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