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New 4×4 gear: Uniden jumpstart kit + GME Connect range + Piranha recovery kit

New 4×4 equipment released by Uniden, GME and Piranha Offroad

Gear

New 4×4 gear: KMC wheels + Kumho tyres + Protex brakes

Give Dad the present he wants this Father’s Day.

Gear

How to convert a Land Rover Defender from manual to auto

The aftermarket comes to the rescue again, this time converting the manual-only Defender into an auto cog-swapper.

Road Tests

Is the Unimog U5023 the ultimate tourer?

Is the Unimog the ultimate adventure touring vehicle? We drive the U5023 Mog to find out.

VW Amarok V6 manual
Opinion

Is the Amarok V6 manual the best drivers’ ute?

Matt reckons the V6 manual combo in the Amarok makes it the best driving ute on the market.

News

RAM 1500 Warlock unleashed in Australia

Ram 1500 Warlock let loose, with beefed-up suspension and Hemi V8 power.

4×4 Comparisons

Ford Bronco v Jeep Wrangler comparison: Spec comparison

Ford’s new Bronco takes aim at the Jeep Wrangler, so we look at how they line up.

Custom Ford Ranger 4x4 touring build guide
Reviews

Our Ford Ranger custom build

The once-stock Ranger XLS is now a pin-up fourby, courtesy of Australia’s elite aftermarket industry.

News

All-new Ford Bronco bucks on in

Ford unveils new 2021 Bronco, but the Ranger-based SUV and off-roader won’t be coming to Australia

News

2020 Deni Ute Muster called off

Another iconic outback event has been cancelled for 2020

Explore TAS

Touring Tassie’s untamed beaches and rugged cliffs: Part 1

From the beaches, mountains and forest of the north-east of Tasmania to the great cliffs of Freycinet NP, you’ll be surprised at what our smallest state has to offer.

News

Teaser vid reveals first official look at new D-MAX

Our first look at the all-new Australian-spec D-MAX

Gear

Our Ranger gets loaded with an ARB Awning and Light Kit

A vehicle-mounted awning is the quickest and easiest way to deal with the weather conditions. We fitted an ARB Awning to our ranger.

Reviews

We revisit the ageing LandCruiser 200 Series

Toyota’s ageing LandCruiser 200 is in its last years, so we nabbed one for a final run.

Gear

New gear: EFS winch recovery kit + TRED bracket + MSA 4×4 drop slide

A winch recovery kit from EFS, new TRED mounting brackets and MSA 4×4’s drop slide..

Gear

Satellite Messengers: How they work and why you need one

Big parts of Australia and the world lack cell coverage, hence the need to carry emergency comm devices like satellite messengers.

Explore NSW

A 4×4 trip to the quaint Gwydir River region

Once showered in gold and diamonds, Bingara and the Gwydir River region enjoy a slower pace these days, a tranquil gem for off-road tourers.

News

Is the 4×4 sales slump coming to an end?

EOFY sees new vehicle sales on the rise, led by 4×4 utes.

Gear

We test the Ryobi One+ Shoplight

The Ryobi One+ Shoplight could be the one and only light you’ll ever need.

News

Land Rover resurrects the Defender Hard Top

Famous Hard Top name returns to the Defender, with Land Rover Australia evaluating the models for local sale.

News

How the current 4×4 utes shape up on the second-hand market

Have your finances been hit by coronavirus and a new ute suddenly looks out of the question? Then here’s a rundown of the used 4×4 market.

Reviews

June 2020 selection of Readers’ Rigs

This month’s picks include a Ranger Raptor, a Triton and a couple of Patrols.

Narva Ultima 180 LED driving lights review
Electronics & Gadgets

VIDEO: Narva Ultima 180 LEDs light up our Ranger

Four of Narva’s finest turn light into day.

Gear

New gear: Tropical North Queensland guide + JLM cleaning spray

A closer look at a new cleaning spray from JLM, and a guide to 100 things to see in tropical North Queensland.