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Readers’ 4x4s: December 2021
Tidy 79 Series Cruiser leads the latest batch of Readers’ Rigs

Exploring Kempsey’s National Parks by 4×4
Leave the coastal valleys for a ‘High Country’ adventure, in the National Parks west of Kempsey

Opinion: Cape York is changing
It’s going to be a big year for changes going on in the Cape, most of them good

4×4 adventure: Bungle Bungles to Windjana Gorge
For the adventurous, the Kimberley at the top of WA offers much in the way of National Parks, headed by the world-famous Bungle Bungles and Windjana Gorge

How to build a custom 4×4
Dreaming of customising a new rig? We’ve learnt the expensive mistakes so you get it right the first time

Mary River National Park by 4×4
A gem in the top end’s crown on the way to Kakadu. Full of floodplain wonders and crocs, it’s a hot-spot for anglers and those chasing nature in its wild state

Toyota plays it safe with the 300 Series’ suspension
If Toyota was as bold with the chassis as it was with the powertrain, the 300 Series could have been equipped with a very different suspension set-up

Opinion: Plug-in hybrids are the vehicles of the future
Plug-in hybrids are the only vehicles that point towards the future

Have you considered heading overseas for your next off-road trip?
There are some incredible off-road challenges to be had all over the world

Stretched VW Amarok is an epic tourer
With a stretched wheelbase, more than 200kW at the wheels and a sweet canopy set-up, this Amarok is ready to tour

Land Rover Defender goes topless in bespoke coachbuild
Land Rover Defender will go topless in 2022, but only in very limited numbers

How to secure a load with straps and ratchets
Securing a load is a serious matter, for the safety of your precious cargo and for the motorists behind

Hayman Reese celebrates its 70th anniversary
The famous Aussie towing brand hits a milestone birthday, celebrating seven decades at the forefront of towing technology and solutions

2023 SsangYong Musso: SUV said to reclaim badge
The Musso could return as a four-wheel-drive wagon to fight the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest

2001 Nissan Patrol long-term review
Ron’s trusty old steed continues to prove its sturdiness despite its age

2022 Isuzu D-Max drive-away price increased as rebates dropped
Former entry-level variant’s list price unchanged, but drive-away cost increases

How to use traction boards
Deano explains how to use recovery boards to extract your vehicle from a stuck situation, when you’re on your own

Camping with OzTrail’s new Ignite Speaker Lantern
OzTrail’s latest addition to its lantern range comes with a Bluetooth stereo, so we took a pair to the bush

New camping products from OzTrail
Tents, chairs, tables and camp accessories from the team at OzTrail

New camping products from Companion and Campfire
A selection of new products to make camp life more comfortable

1976 FJ40 in the 4X4 Australia long-term shed
Woody lives a childhood dream, by snaring an FJ40

SR5 Hilux taken to the limit
This Hilux proves if it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing

Nissan Patrol 70th Anniversary Edition unveiled for the Middle East
The left-hand drive Patrol has been updated for 2022 with a special new version

2022 Ford Everest spied after bush bashing with Ranger Raptor – UPDATE
The Everest has been spotted yet again, as production nears