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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

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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

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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.
News

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

News

Suzuki Jimny Heritage returns for one last run

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

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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

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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.
News

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

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News

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

News

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

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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

Two off-road pickup trucks (Ford Ranger and Toyota Land Cruiser) in a forest, with a bold 'Head to Head' banner above them.
4×4 Comparisons

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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News

Take our touring survey for your chance to win

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

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Reviews

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?

News

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

News

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

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News

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

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Opinion

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