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All-new Nissan Patrol Y63 gets more space and 3700kg towing

The new Nissan Patrol gains more passenger and cargo space, along with a 3700kg braked towing capacity across the range

Gear

How to choose the right suspension for a loaded 4WD

Your loaded 4WD needs suspension matched to what it actually carries, not what it says in the brochure

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News

HEMI V8 returns to Australia in Ram 2500 Warlock

The HEMI V8 is back in Australia, with Ram reviving the iconic petrol V8 in its Heavy Duty range with a new off-road-inspired 2500 Warlock

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Advice

Hydrogen cars explained: How fuel-cell vehicles work

From fuel cells and high-pressure tanks to refuelling and emissions, here’s how hydrogen-powered cars differ from other powertrains

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News

Hydrogen-powered HiLux confirmed for production in 2028

Toyota Europe has confirmed its hydrogen-powered Hilux will enter production in 2028, with a 300kW fuel-cell system and more than 400km of targeted range

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News

BYD Shark recall affects 32,009 variants in Australia

More than 32,000 BYD Sharks are being recalled over a spare wheel cable that could fail

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News

MGU9 EV specs released, Australia gets it first

MG has released key specs for its new electric ute, with Australia first to get the MGU9 EV

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Gear

2019 HiLux N80 build: 4WD Interiors roof console installed

The secondhand Luxy’s interior gets a huge storage boost!

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Gear

Uniden X76 UHF review: Keeping it simple

A simple, solid UHF that does the job without unnecessary extras proves to be the ideal solution

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News

JAC Hunter PHEV Cab Chassis confirmed for Australia in 2027

JAC is adding a work-ready Cab Chassis to its Hunter PHEV range in 2027

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Explore NT

Daly Waters Hotel: an iconic stop on the Stuart Highway

Turn off the Stuart Highway and you’ll find more than cold beer and the famous Beef and Barra Feast. Daly Waters Hotel is an outback institution where history, characters and good times meet

Modern building exterior with Premcar logo and the slogan 'Engineered. Enhanced. Electrified.'
News

30 years of Aussie engineering: Premcar celebrates a major milestone

Premcar celebrates 30 years of Australian vehicle engineering and manufacturing

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Gear

2019 Toyota HiLux N80 gets a set of Ironman 4×4 drawers

The tray of our secondhand HiLux gets further dialled in with some new drawers

News

Thousands of Australian seatbelt fines caught up in AI camera blunder

Around 13,000 Canberra seatbelt fines are in doubt after an administrative error left AI traffic cameras operating without the correct legal authorisation

News

Can you guess which state has Australia’s worst car theft problem?

New insurance data reveals one state is being hit harder than anywhere else, with more than 12,300 car theft and break-in claims costing insurers $244 million in the past year

Gear

2026 Toyota HiLux build: Donaldson PowerCore 4×4 air cleaner

Dust is a concern for any 4×4 heading into dusty conditions, so we’re getting on the front foot with our HiLux’s air intake

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News

Ford Bronco confirmed for Australia in 2027: but it’s not the Bronco we really want!

Ford Australia gave us a teaser of the Bronco coming to Australia but it’s not the T6-based sixth generation Bronco we’d love to see

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Custom 4x4s

Nissan Navara custom builds: From city commuters to outback tourers

The Navara keeps proving itself as a genuine dual-purpose ute, at home on the commute or loaded up for the outback

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News

Toyota takes aim at LandCruiser thieves with new security upgrade

Toyota has launched a $1735 factory-approved secondary immobiliser for current-generation LandCruiser 300 and Prado 250 models

Custom 4x4s

This 250 Series Prado is a serious rock crawler

When your previous 4×4 was a tough Toyota Fortuner, the only way is up. This 250 Series Prado Altitude is now a lightweight, 35-inch-tyred rock crawler built for tough tracks

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Explore NT

Keep River National Park: The Kimberley stop too many travellers miss

Thousands of travellers pass Keep River National Park on their way to the Kimberley, but those who stop discover sandstone country, ancient culture and some of the Top End’s most underrated walks

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Reviews

JAC Hunter X review: Is this 1010Nm ute set to change the game?

The JAC Hunter Plug-In Hybrid takes aim at the big dogs

Gear

2026 Toyota HiLux build: Terrain Tamer suspension

We upgrade our HiLux with parabolic leaf springs and a full suspension kit to improve ride quality and off-road performance

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News

HiLux almost doubles Ranger in huge August sales result

HiLux sales almost doubled Ranger’s in August as the 4×4 market shifts and EV sales surge