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Nissan Navara Pro PHEV confirmed for Australia in 2027

Nissan is turning up the heat with a new electrified Navara that could shake up Australia’s ute market

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Ford offers new incentive to lure Ranger, Everest and F-150 buyers

Ford has launched a new buyer incentive across selected Ranger, Everest and F-150 variants, available until the end of 2026

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Diesel power returns to LDV D90 as new flagship joins range

Diesel returns to the D90 after a two-year absence, with a new flagship topping the expanded five-model range

Reviews

GWM Cannon Alpha and Tank 500 review: New 3.0-litre diesel tested

Is GWM’s new 620Nm 3.0-litre diesel the missing ingredient to win over Aussie buyers?

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2027 Ford Everest Wolftrak brings Ranger-inspired style from $73,000

Ford has added a new Wolftrak special edition to its 2027 Everest range, bringing a bold new look to the line-up

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Gear

2019 Toyota HiLux N80 gets a Terrain Tamer suspension package

Our 200,000km-old HiLux gets a Terrain Tamer suspension upgrade to handle its touring load without sacrificing on-road comfort

News

VFACTS: Ranger reclaims 4×4 sales crown from the HiLux in September

The Ranger retakes the 4×4 sales title as EV, hybrid and PHEV sales surge across Australia

Convoy procedure
Advice

How to drive in a 4WD convoy

Heading out in a 4WD convoy? Here’s how to keep the group together, communicate clearly and make sure everyone gets there safely

Off-road pickup truck with roof rack and multiple front lights parked on a desert hillside at sunset, silhouettes of hills in the background.
Custom 4x4s

AEV’s Silverado 2500 gets the full Tough Trucks treatment

Tough Trucks brings AEV’s factory-style engineering to Australia with a Silverado 2500 built for serious touring and off-road work

Bottle shop storefront shaded by large trees, with a 'Bottlemart' sign and a red SUV parked out front; no parking sign visible on left.
Explore NT

Lazy Lizard Tavern: The Stuart Highway stop that’s hard to beat

What began as a roadside pub has become a Top End destination where travellers can camp, swim, eat and explore a remarkable classic vehicle collection

Silver Chery Stockman pickup on a rocky overlook with a blue sky and distant mountains behind it.
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Aussie specs confirmed for upcoming Chery Stockman ute

Chery has confirmed Australian specs for its new diesel-electric Stockman ute, ahead of its local arrival

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Suzuki Jimny Heritage returns for one last run

The Jimny Heritage is back for one final 300-unit run, now with an automatic transmission

Off-road SUV parked on a dirt trail with large mud tires, roof rack, and a tall antenna, mountains in the distance under a clear sky.
Gear

Why your 4WD antenna matters when travelling remote

When you’re pushing into the edge of mobile coverage, the right antenna can make the difference between a usable signal and a dead screen

Workbench cluttered with Loctite sealant tubes; vehicle frame being repaired in a dim workshop in the background.
Gear

How Loctite can help prepare your 4×4 for a major outback adventure

Corrugations can shake nuts, bolts and accessories loose, but a little Loctite and some pre-trip prep can help keep your 4×4 together in the bush

Silver Chery Stockman pickup truck in a flat desert landscape under a clear blue sky at horizon level.
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Chery Stockman reservations open ahead of February 2027 arrival

Chery has opened reservations for its new diesel-hybrid Stockman ute, with deliveries set to begin in Australia from February 2027

Silver SUV (Land Rover Freelander 2) photographed from a front-left angle in a studio setting, showing the grille and headlights.
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Chery-JLR’s Freelander brand confirmed for Australia in 2027

Freelander will launch in Australia in 2027 with the large Freelander 8 SUV, as the new Chery-JLR brand begins its international rollout

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Isuzu pulls the plug on D-MAX EV for Australia

Isuzu has cancelled plans to launch the D-MAX EV in Australia, despite previously confirming the electric ute for our market

Advice

The 10 types of 4WD drivers you always see on the tracks

Every off-road trip brings a cast of familiar characters – from over-prepared gearheads to quiet experts – and chances are, you know a few of them

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News

2027 LDV T60: Pricing, specs and off-road details revealed

LDV has confirmed pricing and specs for its revised T60

News

Land Rover’s baby Defender: What we know about it

Land Rover’s baby Defender is taking shape, with hybrid and electric power expected around 2027

Silver Chevrolet pickup parked on a dirt trail with green rolling hills and blue sky in the background.
Custom 4x4s

CTO Industries builds a touring-ready Chevrolet Silverado 2500

This Silverado 2500 skips the over-the-top look, instead using carefully selected upgrades to create a stylish touring rig

White off-road SUV with a bike rack carrying two mountain bikes on a grassy trail outside.
Gear

Yakima StageTwo bike rack put to the test

A tough, easy-to-use two-bike rack that’s ideal for heavier e-bikes and 4×4 use, with solid security and handy rear-door access

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4×4 Comparisons

Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500 vs Silverado 1500 vs Toyota Tundra: towing and payload compared

Full-size US pickups: towing and payload cheat sheet

Yellow road sign on a dusty rural road, directing to Laverton border and Great Central Road; SUV parked on the right.
Explore

Great Central Road: The 1100km drive from Uluru to Laverton

Part of Australia’s Longest Shortcut, the Great Central Road is an 1100km run of corrugations, desert history and isolation between Uluru and Laverton