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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

Gear

Why your 4WD’s clutch could be the weak link in your touring build

Heavy loads, towing and off-road driving put serious demands on a clutch, so choosing the right upgrade can be the difference between a trouble-free adventure and a costly failure

Advice

Custom Lithium explains how to pick the right lithium battery size

Custom Lithium explains how to size a lithium battery properly, so you have enough power for your 4WD or caravan without carrying unnecessary weight or paying for capacity you don’t need

News

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

News

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

Reviews

2026 Ram 1500 Express Black Edition review: The sweet spot in the range? 

Ram has revived the Express nameplate, bringing a more affordable path into its full-size pick-up range

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

Custom 4x4s

1984 Ford Bronco pre-runner brings Baja style to Australia

Road-registered pre-runners are a rare sight on Australian tracks, making Richie Clunes’s Baja-inspired Bronco all the more impressive

Gear

X-Spec storage locker review: Practical external storage for the Grenadier

The latest piece of X-Spec gear to go onto our long-term Grenadier is this handy storage locker

Gear

Straight to ARB: Our 2019 HiLux gets front-end upgrade

After securing our HiLux, the first stop was ARB for a bull bar, winch and driving lights to kick off the build

Explore VIC

The Buckland Valley: A classic High Country adventure

A gateway to the remote High Country, the Buckland Valley has plenty to offer, as rediscovered on yet another trip through one of the mountains’ most rewarding destinations

Gear

EOFY 12V fridge deals 2026: Best portable fridge-freezer buys for 4WD touring

EOFY 12V fridge deals are live now with big savings across Dometic, Engel, myCOOLMAN, EvaKool and EcoFlow

Reviews

Ford Ranger Super Duty XLT: Expanded line-up tested in SA outback

We take the expanded Ford Ranger Super Duty line-up to the tracks of South Australia for some off-road action

Gear

EOFY portable power station deals 2026: The best buys up to 2500Wh for 4WD touring

EOFY power station deals are live, with discounts of up to 50 per cent across the biggest names in portable off-grid power

Gear

Why more tourers are looking at parabolic springs

Parabolic leaf springs, like those available at Terrain Tamer, offer a lighter, more compliant alternative to traditional multi-leaf packs

News

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

News

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

Sponsored

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

4×4 Comparisons

Ranger Super Duty vs Silverado 2500HD: Can a Ranger really rival a Silverado?

Ford’s Ranger Super Duty delivers genuine heavy-duty capability in a midsize package, but how does it compare with a full-size American tow rig built for the same kind of work?

Reviews

Living with the Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster: Long-term review

Over the next few months we’ll be testing the Grenadier, putting its mods and accessories through their paces

Custom 4x4s

Mitsubishi Triton custom builds: Popular platform for tourers and tradies

Affordable, tough and easy to modify, the Triton has become one of the most popular platforms for weekend explorers