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Towing weights explained: What tare, payload, GVM and GCM actually mean
Translating towing terminology! Everything you need to know about vehicle weights
Toyota to offer factory HiLux GVM upgrade in Australia
Factory-fitted upgrade boosts HiLux payload by up to 435kg while retaining full warranty
Upper Control Arms: The essential guide for modern 4×4 suspension lifts
Why upper control arms are essential for correcting geometry, restoring alignment, and maintaining safe handling on lifted modern IFS 4x4s
GWM returns to Taklimakan Rally with three-model Tank assault
GWM fields three TANK-badged factory entries across nearly 8000km of brutal terrain
Toyota HiLux custom builds: Modified 4×4 setups and touring rigs
From extreme off-road rock crawlers to capable touring rigs, these HiLux builds showcase the full range of modifications and how they’re used in real-world conditions
Ranger PHEV update coming later this year, set to undercut the BYD Shark on price
2026 Ford Ranger PHEV slated for Q3 arrival with a new entry-level XL variant priced to take on the BYD Shark
Ram adds entry-level Express Black Edition to 1500 range
Ram’s new MY26 1500 Express Black Edition brings the Hurricane inline-six to a lower price point, landing in Australian showrooms from June 2026
Mitsubishi locks in pricing for Triton Raider
Pricing confirmed for Mitsubishi’s new range-topping Triton Raider, arriving in Australian dealerships from June 2026
Agreed value vs market value: What 4×4 owners need to know
Understanding agreed and market value is essential for 4×4 owners with mods, accessories, or touring gear, and it can make all the difference if disaster strikes
New patent reveals likely successor to the Lada Niva
Design filings published in Russia show a compact SUV that may preview a replacement for the Lada Niva
Key specs confirmed for Australia-bound Freelander 8
Chinese filings reveal full specs for the Chery-JLR Freelander 8, a large six-seat SUV targeting Australia in 2027
5 essential sand driving tips every 4×4 driver needs to know
The beach and the desert will humble you fast. Here’s how to stay safe on sand
How to drive a 4×4 on sand: Beach, dunes and recovery basics
Beach driving looks simple, but sand can quickly bog a 4×4 or leave you exposed to changing tides
NB2 registration: What it is and why it matters before you build
NB2 sits well outside most 4WD builds. But if you’re turning a Silverado 2500 HD or Ram 2500 into a serious expedition rig, understand it before you build
10 convoy rules every 4WDer should never ignore
Convoy travel works best when everyone follows a few simple, often-overlooked rules
4WD recovery gear explained: Building a setup that actually works off-road
Knowing what gear you need, and how it all works together, is what makes a recovery safe and effective
Top 5 essential items for safe 4×4 desert travel
Australia’s deserts are beautiful but brutal and unforgiving. Head into these remote regions without the right gear and your adventure can turn sour
Jeep Gladiator Rubicon built to tackle any adventure
Gladiator transformed into a highly capable tourer with serious off-road weaponry
10 unwritten rules every 4×4 driver should know
No handbook comes with your 4×4, but the rules out on the tracks are pretty clear
Updated Suzuki Jimny spied testing in snow
Camouflaged Jimny prototypes have been spotted testing overseas, hinting at an update for the compact 4×4
Keeping your 70 Series cool in Australia’s extreme conditions
From the Simpson Desert to the Kimberley, the 70 Series Store has solutions to keep your Cruiser cool
Are you insured when you drive off-road?
Exploring is at the heart of 4×4 adventures, but it’s important to make sure your insurance covers off-road use
VFACTS: Ranger still on top, as EV surge grows and diesel, petrol sales fall
Ranger again outsells HiLux, as EV demand climbs sharply and petrol and diesel sales continue to decline
300 Series Hybrid: Most powerful LandCruiser ever priced from $156K
Toyota has priced its hybrid LandCruiser 300 Series ahead of a mid-year launch