4X4 News
Australia’s cheapest 4×4 utes in 2026: Budget dual-cab guide
Looking for a capable 4×4 ute in Australia without breaking the bank? Here’s a rundown of the most affordable dual-cab options
2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV arrives in Australia with special driveaway pricing offer
The Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV arrives from March, with pricing starting at $55,990 driveaway
Could slow sales fast-track a Kia Tasman redesign?
As the Tasman fights for traction in Australia, its divisive front-end design could become Kia’s fastest fix
Snake on a ute: Red‑bellied black snags a free ride to Sunshine Coast
A two‑metre red‑bellied black snake becomes an unexpected stowaway
AusEV slashes price of Ford F‑150 Lightning Pro ahead of 2027 EREV
AusEV slashes the price of the Ford F‑150 Lightning Pro to $109,990, as it clears stock before the next-generation EREV arrives
Chevrolet Silverado tops Australia’s full-size ute segment in 2025
The Silverado 1500 and 2500 combined for a 44.1 per cent market share to dominate Australia’s full-size ute segment in 2025
INEOS Grenadier updated for 2026; Black Edition added to line-up
Grenadier gets revised steering, improved climate control, a limited-run Black Edition, and an expanded accessory range
Toyota releases old-school security method to combat rising car theft
Toyota has reintroduced its steering wheel lock as vehicle theft continues to rise across Australia
Toyota teases potential three-row electric SUV
Toyota hints at a full-size, three-row EV, pointing to the brand’s next moves in the 4×4 EV space
Chery’s Rely R08 EV pick-up launches in China; remains unconfirmed for Australia
The all-electric Rely R08 EV pickup launches in China, but an Australian release is still unconfirmed
ANCAP data reveals HiLux as safest ute in Australia in 2025
ANCAP 2025 results confirm the Toyota HiLux leads the ute segment
Saving True Blues: Mental health conversations out on the tracks
A grassroots initiative is helping 4x4ers and campers open up about mental health where they feel most comfortable – out in the bush
Australia’s most traffic-congested city in 2025 has been named – and it’s not Sydney or Melbourne
The 2025 TomTom Traffic Index reveals which Australian city topped the congestion charts, highlighting national traffic patterns and global comparisons
Hyundai and Kia exploring Gladiator‑style removable roof
Patent filings suggest Hyundai and Kia are looking at a pickup with a removable roof
Ford offering $3000 off select Ranger models
Ford Australia is currently offering $3000 off select Ranger models, with discounts also available on Everest and F-150
NSW government invites 4WD clubs to give input on proposed Great Koala National Park
The NSW Government is seeking feedback from 4WD clubs, recreation groups, and locals on access and activities in the proposed Great Koala National Park
Ford F-150 Lightning EREV coming to Australia; RHD launch set for 2027
Reports confirm the next-gen F-150 Lightning EREV will arrive in Australia, converted to RHD by AusEV
Defender Rally wins 2026 Dakar Stock class in historic debut
Defender Rally’s Dakar D7X-R dominated the Stock class at the 2026 Dakar Rally, with Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal taking the win
Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R and GSR Special Editions arriving in February
Mitsubishi has added new GLX-R and GSR Triton Special Editions to its Aussie line-up, bundling accessories into pre-configured packages
BLUETTI debuts Charger 2, the industry’s first unified car and solar smart energy hub
BLUETTI unveils Charger 2 unified car and solar smart energy hub at CES 2026
Ford reigns supreme in 2025 4×4 sales
Ford Ranger tops Australia’s sales for a third straight year in 2025, outpacing Toyota HiLux to remain the nation’s best-selling 4×4.
Expedition HQ: Building Grenadiers for real-world Aussie touring
Long before the Grenadier hit Australian soil, Expedition HQ was already shaping 4x4s to survive the harshest outback conditions
The perfect gift for 4×4-loving dads: A subscription to 4X4 Australia magazine
Reap the benefits of a subscription to 4X4 Australia mag with this last-minute stocking stuffer!
Ford bins battery-only F-150 Lightning, replaces it with Extended-Range EV
Ford will discontinue its current battery-electric F-150 Lightning and launch a new extended-range electric version, marking a major shift in the brand’s EV strategy