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Custom Lithium Ultra Slim 200Ah battery now powering our LandCruiser 79 build

An Australian-made lithium battery powers up all the appliances in our LandCruiser

Gear

50 Years of ARB: How an Aussie icon redefined the global 4×4 industry

From a Melbourne garage to a $2.5 billion global empire, ARB marks 50 years in the industry

Opinion

Don’t blame local councils for banning 4×4 vehicles – here’s why tightening beach access could be a good thing

As more councils tighten 4×4 beach access, sensible regulation could protect both the environment and recreational users

Gear

BLUETTI MultiCooler B70 portable fridge and freezer tested on Fraser Island

Reliable, quiet and versatile for weekend warriors and off-grid 4×4 trips

Custom 4x4s

Ford Ranger Raptor transformed into a lightweight super-tourer

The next campsite just got a lot closer for this race-inspired Raptor

News

Isuzu D-MAX EV priced from £59,995 in the UK – would you pay over $100K for one in Australia?

Isuzu’s all-electric D-MAX starts at £59,995 in the UK, with Aussie pricing expected to top $110,000 if and when it comes here

Opinion

Is modern safety tech making driving more distracting than ever?

Modern vehicles are packed with safety tech – but all that beeping, flashing and prompting might be distracting drivers more than it helps

News

What we know about Chery’s first dual-cab ute set for Australia in 2026

Could Chery’s first dual-cab ute for Australia shake up the segment?

News

Could the Ram 1500 TRX be making a comeback in 2026?

Speculation is mounting that the Raptor rival might return as early as next year

Electronics & Gadgets

Ironman 4×4’s Scope 9-inch driving lights fitted to our Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series

The factory headlights don’t quite cut it, so we added Ironman 4×4’s Scope 9-inch driving lights to our VDJ79

News

2025 Kia Tasman hits the ground running with five-star ANCAP safety rating

Kia’s first purpose-built off-road ute scores five-star ANCAP safety rating on debut

Advice

Crocodile safety for 4WD touring in Australia – How to avoid croc attacks

Planning a trip through croc country? Here’s how to stay safe around the water.

News

2025 Jeep Gladiator updated for Australia: Price drop and new tech upgrades

Updated Gladiator Rubicon arrives with more tech, added safety, and a sharper $82,990 price tag

News

Could this be the next-gen Mitsubishi Pajero?

A rugged new Mitsubishi SUV spotted testing could be the next-generation Pajero

Gear

Our 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL upgraded with MSA 4×4 accessories

Great gear from MSA makes our LandCruiser more practical, safer and better looking

Opinion

Australia’s caravan park prices are out of control! Here’s what to do instead

As some prices soar across Australia, more travellers are seeking out free camps and budget-friendly alternatives

Explore

Top End adventure: Touring North Queensland, the NT and Western Australia

Exploring the wide open spaces of Australia’s northern reaches

Reviews

2025 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster: Put to the test at Mt Buller

A fleet of Ineos Grendiers isn’t at Mount Buller for fun and apres-ski, it’s there to work

News

2025 Jeep Wrangler gets price drop and new colour options

Wrangler pricing drops as Jeep looks to attract new buyers

News

Orders paused for Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series GXL Wagon

Strong demand prompts Toyota to suspend orders for popular 70 Series variant

Reviews

2025 GWM Cannon XSR review: Budget 4×4 ute packs serious off-road capability

Top-of-the-range Cannon XSR gains off-road ability at the expense of safety tech. We weigh up the compromise

Custom 4x4s

Toyota LandCruiser 60 Series restored with D-MAX diesel power

Raised from the dead, this 60 Series now runs an Isuzu heart

Opinion

4x4s we’d buy, and how we’d modify them: Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R

The Triton GLX-R is a strong base vehicle for mods, with solid 4WD capability

News

Curtis Island’s irony: Illegal camp set for removal in the shadow of gas giants

An illegal 4WD camp on Curtis Island faces removal – but it’s the gas giants next door drawing the bigger questions