Latest

  1. Home /
  2. Latest Articles
The Ranger has a 3500kg tow rating… apparently.
Opinion

Tow ratings are just marketing hype

Don’t always believe the label when it comes to tow ratings

Flashlube Diesel Pre-Filter Product Test
Vehicle Protection

Flashlube Diesel Pre-Filter Product Test

Don’t let dirty fuel kill your diesel donk

Peugeot’s new 3008 DKR
News

Peugeot’s new 3008 DKR

2008 DKR successor is ready to raid the 2017 Dakar Rally

Are the fun police ruining driving pleasure?
Opinion

Are the fun police ruining driving pleasure?

When did car ownership stop being about the driving experience?

Advertiser's trip Moreton Island Queensland
Explore QLD

Advertiser’s trip – Moreton Island, Queensland

​4X4 Australia gathered the heads of the 4×4 aftermarket industry for some R&R on Queensland’s Moreton Island.

Ford Australia recall PX and PXII Ranger
News

Ford Australia recall PX and PXII Ranger

Ranger double cab recalled for rear-seat fix

Toyota LandCruiser 79: Custom 4x4
Custom 4x4s

Toyota LandCruiser 79: Custom 4×4

Marks 4WD takes this LC79 to dizzying heights.

Mazda Australia recalls BT-50 dual cab ute
News

Mazda Australia recalls BT-50 dual cab ute

Mazda BT-50 recalled due to backseat safety concerns

Toyota Hilux takes on the Simpson Desert
Road Tests

Toyota Hilux takes on the Simpson Desert

Tricked-up ’Lux takes on the Simpson Desert.

Beer Soup with Caramalised Onion and Beef
Bush Cooking

Recipe: Beer Soup with Caramalised Onion and Beef

Beer Soup with Caramalised Onion and Beef: a delicious, manly version of the good old French Onion Soup.​

Video: Holden Colorado challenges the Toyota Hilux
Road Tests

Video: Holden Colorado challenges the Toyota Hilux

Can the updated Colorado knock the Hilux from its perch?

How to: Winch redirection
Recovery

How to: Winch redirection

Through the art of redirection, your winch can become an incredibly powerful tool.

Roothy's 40 series, Milo, Gets a paint touch-up
Opinion

Roothy’s 40 series, Milo, Gets a paint touch-up

Milo’s trademark green paintwork gets a touch-up.

How to create a makeshift compass
Gear

How to create a makeshift compass

Which way to go when technology fails?

Ranger helps Ford reach milestone in Asia Pacific
News

Ranger helps Ford reach milestone in Asia Pacific

Ranger playing a vital part in Ford’s 2016 success

2016 Ford Everest Trend vs Ford Ranger XLT comparison
4×4 Comparisons

2016 Ford Everest Trend vs Ford Ranger XLT comparison

We take a pair of Fords up the Oodnadatta Track to see whether a wagon or a ute works best in the bush.

Jeep Cherokee recalled for missing wheel protection spats
News

Jeep Cherokee recalled for missing wheel protection spats

FCA Australia issues yet another vehicle recall

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pickled dogs
Bush Cooking

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pickled dogs

Roothy dishes up pickled dogs to the crew at Opposite Lock.

Haval hints at premium trade ute push
News

Haval hints at premium trade ute push

H9-based ute in the works as Great Wall’s premium sub-brand looks to expand its showroom

2016 Great Wall Steed review
Road Tests

2016 Great Wall Steed review

We saddle up Great Wall’s new and improved Steed.

The Science of Suspension – Research & Development
Sponsored

The Science of Suspension – Research & Development

We’ve recently taken delivery of the new Nissan Navara NP300 with leaf sprung rear end. Lets take a look at exactly what goes into every new vehicle suspension that Tough Dog creates.

Out now: 4X4 Australia survival guide
News

4X4 Australia Survival Guide: Out Now

Pro tips and techniques to keep you on-track when off-road.

2017 Holden Trailblazer: First drive
Road Tests

2017 Holden Trailblazer review

Frugal seven-seat Holden Trailblazer launches its attack

How can there be more than one centre of Australia?
Opinion

How can there be more than one centre of Australia?

Over the years many have attempted to state their claim as the centrepoint of Australia.