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Jeep debuts diesel-powered Gladiator Farout concept
Jeep unveils another Easter Jeep Safari stunner.

Ford bolsters its Ranger line-up
Ford refreshes its Ranger line-up with a special edition model, heavy duty packs and new optional kit.

2021 Toyota HiLux price and features
There’s nothing like some fresh competition to improve the breed.

New Isuzu D-MAX is going after the Hilux and Ranger
New Isuzu D-MAX launched, hopes to compete head-on with Hilux and Ranger

Wrangler Rubicon Shorty is back!
Jeep to re-introduce the short-wheelbase Wrangler Rubicon to Australia, with the Rubicon Recon special edition.

This custom FJ Cruiser is one to remember
Andrew Phan’s first and only 4×4 vehicle is ‘Phantastic’.

Footage shows 2021 Bronco rock-crawling in Moab
2021 Bronco tackling Moab, Utah’s famous tracks. Plus, plenty of pics in our Bronco photo gallery.

Lost and found: A guide to satellite navigation
A purpose-built sat-nav system for 4×4 use guarantees continent-wide coverage.

X-Class recalled due to brake fault
Software glitch which can slam on the brakes unexpectedly forces the recall of 5826 X-Class vehicles fitted with the Active Brake Assist system.

Everything we know about the 2020 Isuzu D-MAX
Everything you need to know before the 2020 D-MAX is officially revealed.

VFACTS: 4×4 sales tank in July
Cautious market leads to lull in new 4×4 sales, with the Ford Ranger remaining the best-selling 4×4.

Opinion: Does old tech make new 4x4s better?
Our August 2020 cover car fuses old- and new-school 4×4 tech.

LandCruiser BJ73 in the 4X4 Australia shed
While the country was in lockdown, I took the time to make some upgrades to my MWB LandCruiser.

Why every 4x4er needs a satellite phone
It’s a big country out there, and a satellite phone gets the coverage you won’t get from a mobile phone when you’re away from the city lights.

Epic stretched SAS Ford Ranger!
Tough doesn’t come on a showroom floor, sometimes you’ve gotta build your own.

We test the GME 6160XO UHF radio
GME’s 6160XO compact handheld UHF proves itself as a reliable communicator in all conditions.

Avoid buying inferior lithium batteries. Here’s why!
When it comes to all things lithium, watch out for the cheap and nasty … and avoid the shock!

Touring Tassie’s west coast wilderness: Part 2
From the rocky trails of Mount Wellington, to the southern-most point you can drive to in Australia, and then upwards to the Central Highlands.

New gear: TJM Rambler 200 + BlackWolf Helan + Direction-Plus Transmission Cooler
A new daypack from BlackWolf, a Transchill Transmission Oil Cooler kit from Direction-Plus, and a full-on 200 Series Rambler build from TJM.

New 4×4 gear: Hella LEDs + Narva Aeromax + ARB winch bar
New 4×4 products released by Narva, Hella and ARB.

July 2020 selection of Readers’ Rigs
An eclectic selection of reader-submitted rides this month.

Cracking August 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now
A coiled and stretched custom Ranger, a mouth-watering FJ Cruiser, and eight of the best Ford custom builds. All in our monster August issue.

Twisted NAS-E 4×4 electric SUV charges into the USA
New electric luxury SUV charges into the US of A.

New 4×4 gear: Uniden jumpstart kit + GME Connect range + Piranha recovery kit
New 4×4 equipment released by Uniden, GME and Piranha Offroad