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Ford Ranger Super Duty vs Toyota LandCruiser 79: Can Ford topple the ultimate work ute?
Has Ford’s new Ranger Super Duty got what it takes to knock the iconic LandCruiser 79 off the top of the mountain?

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Tell us how you travel, camp and set up your 4×4, with three $750 BP fuel vouchers and an EcoFlow DELTA 3 up for grabs

2026 Ram 2500 Warlock review: The 2500 Australia needs
The petrol V8 Ram 2500 Warlock combines heavy-duty hardware, 4500kg towing and a huge 1275kg payload. Has Ram accidentally built the American pickup that makes the most sense for Australia?

Foton expands its Australian footprint with new flagship commercial vehicle centre
Foton is putting more weight behind its ute and truck range with a new flagship commercial vehicle centre in western Sydney

Toyota HiLux fleet to run on vegetable oil at AFL Grand Final
Toyota will run 40 HiLux utes on renewable diesel for this year’s AFL Grand Final parade, using fuel made from renewable feedstocks

Blacked-out GMC Yukon flagship lands in Australia
GMC has given its Yukon flagship a blacked-out makeover, with the Signature Black edition tailored specifically for Aussie buyers

Are modern 4x4s too complicated for the bush?
Modern 4x4s are more capable than ever, but all that technology and complexity could make an old-school rig a smarter choice for remote touring

Defender ute revealed: Wolf Series II mil-spec utility joins the fight
Defender has revealed a new military-spec ute as part of its Wolf Series II range, developed for the UK Ministry of Defence

We fit a Donaldson airbox and filter to our N80 HiLux
We solve one of our second-hand HiLux’s biggest problems

Ford Bronco Basecamp confirmed for Australia ahead of 2027 arrival
The new Bronco variant will hit Australian showrooms in the second half of 2027

Best portable power stations for 4WD touring: 13 units tested
13 units, three categories and one viable alternative to a hard-mounted lithium system in what could be the most comprehensive portable power station test ever undertaken.

2026 Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport Hybrid review: The petrol alternative
Does a turbocharged, petrol-fuelled hybrid powertrain have any place in an Australian off-road vehicle?

830kW Geely Battleship 700 PHEV off-road SUV confirmed for Australia
Geely’s 830kW Battleship 700 PHEV will launch in Australia in the second half of 2027

GWM Tank 300 Hooke Trail Edition: Hardcore Wrangler rival gets live axles
GWM’s hardcore Tank 300 Hooke Trail Edition is headed for production in China as a more serious off-road rival to the Jeep Wrangler

GWM’s upcoming Cannon Hi4-T PHEV priced from below $50K
GWM’s new PHEV will bring a sub-$50,000 price tag to Australia when it arrives in October

Australian pricing confirmed for MGU9 EV
MG has confirmed Australian pricing and arrival timing for its new all-electric ute, with sales starting from Q4 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2019 HiLux N80 build: 4WD Interiors roof console installed
The secondhand Luxy’s interior gets a huge storage boost!