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Special-edition Jimny Rhino charges into Australia

The Suzuki Jimny Rhino has charged into Australia as a limited-run special edition

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Chery confirms name for diesel PHEV ute after public vote

A Victorian just won the keys to the first one off the line. Here’s the name he came up with

Sponsored

Bluetti EOFY sale is now on: Up to 44% off portable power stations and home backup systems

The EOFY sale includes discounts on the Elite 100 V2, Elite 300 and Apex 300, alongside bundle offers and extra savings across the range

Gear

Falken Wildpeak RT01: The new rugged-terrain tyre that should be on your shortlist

Falken’s RT01 sits between all-terrain and mud-terrain tyres, built for towing, touring and tougher off-road use

Gear

Best new 4×4 accessories and upgrades in Australia

Less compromise, more capability – these 4×4 upgrades turn a standard setup into something properly adventure-ready

Custom 4x4s

Ford Ranger Raptor with 74Weld portal axles tested off-road

Ultimate Offroad takes the Ranger Raptor to new heights with a 74Weld portal axle conversion that adds serious clearance without sacrificing its factory suspension smarts

Gear

Are premium oil filters worth it? Inside Penrite’s new 4WD filter range

Penrite has entered the oil filter game, but how much difference does a premium filter actually make in the bush?

Gear

Bluetti FridgePower review: Keeping fridges running for days

A purpose-built backup system made for household fridges but doubles up for remote touring use, with extended off-grid runtime

Custom 4x4s

Isuzu D-MAX custom builds: Lifted, loaded and ready for touring

The D-MAX has earned its reputation as great base to build a tourer, and these examples show exactly how it’s done

Gear

Get Good Gear AIR Table: A smarter rear-door setup for the Jimny

Lightweight, simple and cleverly designed, the AIR table adds practical rear-door workspace to the JB74 Jimny without unnecessary bulk

News

New research shows $100K 4x4s are spending more time in school zones than the bush

Club 4×4 research suggests Australians still dream of big road trips, but rising fuel prices and cost-of-living pressures are keeping many 4x4s in suburbia

News

Can BYD be the world’s largest automaker within five years? Its chairman thinks so

BYD is betting on export growth, vertical integration, and technology investment to close the gap

Advice

2026 EOFY ute deals: The tax traps and real savings to be had before 30 June

EOFY ute deals can look straightforward but the real outcome comes down to tax rules stock availability and how the numbers actually stack up once you dig in

News

Rhino-Rack launches new Low Profile Roof Top Tent

The new 69kg hard-shell tent integrates accessory channels and a quick release mounting system compatible with existing Rhino-Rack setups

Opinion

4×4 builds gain ground at MotorEx

MotorEx isn’t exclusively about street rods these days, with 4×4 builds carving out more space on the show floor

News

Could the Daihatsu Feroza be the 4×4 comeback nobody saw coming?

A stripped-back compact 4×4 like the Feroza could be exactly the kind of simple, capable off-roader the modern market is drifting back toward

Gear

4WD water tanks explained: Choosing the right setup for touring and off-grid travel

A practical breakdown of 4WD water tank options, sizes and setups to help you carry clean, reliable water for camping and remote touring

Gear

Expedition HQ X-Spec shower system review: Real-world test in the INEOS Grenadier

Fresh water and showers on the go with the X-Spec system from Expedition HQ

Reviews

2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider off-road review

Triton Raider takes Mitsubishi’s 4×4 ute to the next level

News

Toyota recalls more than 13,000 Prado variants 

More than 13,000 Prados have been recalled in Australia due to a software issue

Gear

How Superior Engineering can transform the Prado into a serious touring rig

Superior Engineering’s Outback Venturer kit is designed to build on the Prado’s factory capability while keeping it balanced, compliant and easy to live with

News

Victorian national parks face closures over King’s Birthday weekend amid ranger pay dispute

Dozens of Victorian parks and campgrounds face closure over the King’s Birthday long weekend amid escalating industrial action over pay

News

VFACTS: Diesel and petrol sales decline as electrified vehicles surge in May

EVs hit a record 20-per-cent share of new vehicle sales in May as electrified models continue to surge across the market

News

VFACTS: Ford Ranger continues dominance as Australia’s top-selling 4×4

The Ford Ranger once again led Australia’s 4×4 market in May, holding off the new HiLux