4X4 News

Tundra and Silverado recalled over separate faults
Two American pickups have been caught up in separate Australian safety recalls

More details revealed for upcoming Chery Stockman PHEV
Chery’s upcoming Stockman PHEV ute is taking shape, with new details emerging ahead of its Australian launch

Dodgy used-car dealers in the firing line as Victoria targets odometer fraud
New laws will give Consumer Affairs Victoria more power to investigate odometer tampering and crack down on unlicensed used-car traders

JAC Hunter PHEV priced from $49,988 ahead of August launch
Set to arrive in August, the Hunter PHEV enters Australia’s growing electrified ute market with serious towing and off-road ambitions

AI-powered traffic lights to be trialled to slash unnecessary wait times
The City of Moreton Bay gets the green light to trial AI-powered traffic lights in bid to reduce unnecessary delays and improve traffic flow

Foton launches new genuine accessories range with help from Ironman 4×4
Foton has revealed a new genuine accessories range developed alongside Australian 4×4 specialists, including Ironman 4×4

Ford Ranger tops Australian sales in record-breaking June
The Ranger led Australia’s new vehicle sales in June as the market posted its biggest month on record

Order books reopen for auto variants in the 70 Series range
Order books have reopened for automatic variants in the 70 Series range following a 2025 pause

RAM TRX tipped to return to Australia
The Ram TRX is back in the US with more power than ever, and Australia could be next

GWM reveals refreshed Tank 300 with significant changes
GWM reveals updated Tank 300 in China, bringing styling changes, chassis revisions and a new plug-in hybrid option

NSW scraps pointless slow zones when no roadworks are taking place … when safe to do so
NSW drivers will no longer be stuck in roadwork slow zones when no work is taking place, but only when safe to do so

Australia leads global rollout of MGU9 Black Edition
MG has launched the limited-edition MGU9 Black Edition in Australia, adding black styling and new towing tech to its diesel ute line-up

Ford confirms more Ranger Super Duty XLT variants for 2027
Ford is expanding its Ranger Super Duty XLT lineup, confirming Single Cab and Super Cab variants will join the range later this year as part of the MY27 update

Silverado 2500 HD gets factory 5th wheel hitch option, 8-tonne tow rating
A factory 5th wheel hitch option and 8-tonne towing capacity are set to join the Silverado 2500 HD range in Australia

Win $30,000 worth of ARB accessories and upgrades with Club 4X4
One lucky 4WDer will score a $30,000 ARB upgrade package through a new Club 4X4 competition

Last chance to buy a new V8 Patrol as the Y62 era ends in Australia
V8 Nissan Patrol Y62 run-out begins in Australia ahead of August production end

Offline Campers expands manufacturing footprint at former Holden site
Offline Campers has expanded its manufacturing base at the former Holden site in Adelaide’s north, quadrupling its floor space

Special-edition Jimny Rhino charges into Australia
The Suzuki Jimny Rhino has charged into Australia as a limited-run special edition

Chery confirms name for diesel PHEV ute after public vote
A Victorian just won the keys to the first one off the line. Here’s the name he came up with

Bluetti EOFY sale is now on: Up to 44% off portable power stations and home backup systems
The EOFY sale includes discounts on the Elite 100 V2, Elite 300 and Apex 300, alongside bundle offers and extra savings across the range

New research shows $100K 4x4s are spending more time in school zones than the bush
Club 4×4 research suggests Australians still dream of big road trips, but rising fuel prices and cost-of-living pressures are keeping many 4x4s in suburbia

Can BYD be the world’s largest automaker within five years? Its chairman thinks so
BYD is betting on export growth, vertical integration, and technology investment to close the gap

Rhino-Rack launches new Low Profile Roof Top Tent
The new 69kg hard-shell tent integrates accessory channels and a quick release mounting system compatible with existing Rhino-Rack setups

Could the Daihatsu Feroza be the 4×4 comeback nobody saw coming?
A stripped-back compact 4×4 like the Feroza could be exactly the kind of simple, capable off-roader the modern market is drifting back toward