2026 Birdsville Big Red Bash cancelled due to heavy rain
Organisers have cancelled this year’s event after heavy rain left the site unusable
Hipcamp adds 4x4 and rooftop tent filters for Aussie campsites
Hipcamp’s new rig and access filters make it easier for off-roaders and rooftop tent campers to find compatible sites
JAC confirms range and fuel efficiency figures for upcoming Hunter PHEV
JAC confirms the Hunter PHEV dual-cab ute will arrive in Australia mid‑2026, offering class-leading range and fuel efficiency
Mitsubishi previews all-new Triton Raider, set for 2026 launch
The Triton Raider has been tested in Australia’s toughest terrain ahead of its showroom debut
Hennessey Goliath 700 ZR2 transforms Silverado into 522kW supercharged beast
Hennessey turns the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 into a 522kW supercharged off-road weapon, unleashing the Goliath 700 ZR2
LandCruiser and HiLux among vehicles targeted as key-cloning car thefts surge in Victoria
Vic Police says key-cloning tech is now linked to more than a quarter of vehicle thefts in the state, with LandCruisers and HiLuxes among the most targeted models
GWM Tank 300 and 500 Hi4-T PHEVs conquer Beer O’Clock Hill
GWM’s electrified Tank 300 and Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEVs have successfully climbed Beer O’Clock Hill in full production spec
Mazda BT-50 updated for 2026: Thunder returns, Boss joins local lineup
Thunder returns to the BT-50 range, joined by the all-new Boss
JAC Hunter PHEV gets local suspension tuning for Aussie 4x4 conditions
Multimatic and Australian vehicle dynamics engineer Michael Barber are refining the Hunter’to tackle Australia’s toughest off-road terrain ahead of its 2026 launch
Walkinshaw-fettled W600 leads updates to Amarok line-up for 2026
The updated 2026 Amarok range will be led by the Walkinshaw-engineered W600 and the limited-edition Dark Label
Our 2026 project builds: New HiLux vs Old HiLux
The new HiLux isn’t radically different from the outgoing model, so in 2026 we’ll customise both to see whether your money is better spent upgrading an older one instead
Denza B5 and B8 prove their off-road chops by conquering Beer O’Clock Hill
DENZA’s B5 and B8 have flaunted their off-road nous at Beer O’Clock Hill
VFACTS: HiLux fails to topple Ranger; China becomes Australia’s leading vehicle source
February sales show the Ford Ranger holding the 4x4 crown while China overtakes Japan as Australia’s top source of new vehicles
GWM boosts dealer network and aftermarket support alongside expanded 2026 line-up
GWM is widening its Australian dealer footprint and technical support while introducing a broader range of models
One-off D-MAX Concept X show car is up for sale!
The Concept X is a factory-backed, one-off D-MAX built for extreme off-road capability!
Chery KP31 Concept unveiled as world’s first PHEV diesel ute
Chery has revealed its KP31 concept, previewing the world’s first dual-cab ute with a plug-in hybrid diesel system
2026 JAC Hunter PHEV faces tough Australian testing program ahead of launch
The PHEV 4x4 is being pushed through a series of local challenges – including Lang Lang – ahead of its mid-2026 Australian debut
2026 Denza B8 secures five-star ANCAP safety rating
The electrified Denza B8 earns a five-star ANCAP safety rating for all variants
Living with the KGM Musso Ultimate: Long-term review
We’re spending a few months with the Musso Ultimate XL V, getting to know why it consistently outperforms expectations
Buying a new 4x4? RedBook now flags emissions and fuel costs with VESR
4x4 buyers can now see emissions and running costs at a glance, with VESR integrated directly into RedBook
Ford recalls some 2022 Ranger and Everest models over transmission software fault
A software fault can make some Rangers and Everests unexpectedly stop at low speed
2026 BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis: Australian pricing leaks
RedBook has listed the BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis at $55,900 before on‑road costs
Another accessory under fire: Reflective window coverings now in police crosshairs
Police are cracking down on reflective window coverings, warning 4WD owners their rigs could be fined or defected
VFACTS: Ranger beats all-new HiLux to lead January 4x4 sales
Ford’s Ranger tops Australia’s 4x4 charts, while EV and PHEV sales surge