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Tech torque: Benefits of turbochargers
Opinion

Tech torque: Benefits of turbochargers

The modern diesel engine would be nothing without a turbocharger or two.

Land Cruiser 79 Series build: Part 1
Custom 4x4s

Land Cruiser 79 Series build: Part 1

Justin at Patriot Campers shows us how to build the ultimate dual-cab Land Cruiser 79 Series: Part 1

Naked Ute gets dirty
Reviews

Naked Ute gets dirty

How does The Naked Ute go at Melbourne’s premier 4×4 proving ground? Dave Morley took it on a nude run to find out.

Product test: Korr Lighting
Electronics & Gadgets

Product test: Korr Lighting

We rig up a cruiser and head bush to put korr’s led lights to the test.

Tight Lines: Is morning fishing best?
Opinion

Tight Lines: Is morning fishing best?

Do early birds really get the worms? Starlo sleeps on it, then catches some fish.

The Outback Challenge 2015
Explore

The Outback Challenge 2015

The Outback Challenge has changed a lot over the years, but one thing remains the same for its loyal following: it’s hard yakka!

Custom 4x4: Nissan Patrols on Snake Control
Custom 4x4s

Custom 4×4: Nissan Patrols on Snake Control

These two Nissan Patrols aren’t yellow when it comes to heading bush with a belly full of snakes.

How to use a snatch strap
Gear

How to use a snatch strap

A snatch strap is a very effective tool to recover a 4×4. Here’s how to use one the right way.

Did you guess which 4x4 is The Naked Ute?
News

Did you guess which 4×4 is The Naked Ute?

Warning: contains nudity. Is it a Colorado, an Amarok, a Ranger, a Navara? Whatever it is, it’s not shy.

2016 Subaru Forester tS review
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2016 Subaru Forester tS review

Subaru is about to bring us a new flagship Forester, adding an STi-tuned chassis to the turbo XT. It shows promise…

Coorong: South Australia
Explore SA

Coorong: South Australia

Lagoon hopping and wetland exploration along South Australia’s south-east coast.

Roothy’s Rigs
Reviews

Roothy’s Rigs

The only thing Roothy has more of than yarns to tell is gear in his shed – Bruce McMahon ogles the legendary hoarder’s heap.

Product test: Unichip Q4
Electronics & Gadgets

Product test: Unichip Q4

It’s not the cheapest chip on the block, but the Unichip lets you tune your engine on the fly for better performance in almost any situation.

Australian Motoring Awards
4x4OTY

2016 Australian Motoring Awards: 4×4 of the Year winner

4×4 Australia Magazine presents the 4×4 of the Year award to a very worthy winner at the Australian Motoring Awards.

2016 Lexus LX570 review
Reviews

2016 Lexus LX570 review

You don’t even need a road to enjoy the latest updates to Lexus’s rolling palace.

Land Rover History
Reviews

Land Rover History

Land Rover Defender production has ended. Our resident Landiphile, Dean Mellor, looks back on an amazing story that began 67 years ago.

4X4 recovery guide: the basics
Recovery

4X4 recovery guide: the basics

4X4 Australia is kicking off a series of tried and true vehicle recovery techniques to keep you safe and on-track.

Exploring Moreton Island: Queensland
Explore QLD

Exploring Moreton Island: Queensland

Infamous as Queensland’s least tourist-friendly island, Moreton Island has more to offer than you might think.

Bridgestone Dueler M/T
Wheels & Tyres

Bridgestone Dueler M/T

Stu tries Bridgestone’s Dueler M/T tyres to see if more agressive mud terrain hoops are worth the change.

Bulldust: Is technology so bad?
Opinion

Bulldust: Is technology so bad?

Technology is not a dirty word. Dean remembers when disks were floppy and the ‘cloud’ was just what sits over melbourne.

Tyre Compare Australia
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How an Australian Tech Start-up is Changing the Tyre Retail Industry

TyreCompare is an online service that aims to take the hassle out of tyre shopping.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept revealed
Reviews

2016 Detroit Motor Show: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept revealed

The reveal of Volkswagen’s latest plug-in hybrid based on the Tiguan SUV is overshadowed by an upcoming Dieselgate meeting with the US environmental watchdog

Product test: Twozone box fridge
Gear

Product test: Twozone box fridge

The Twozone box attaches to your camping fridge to create two cooling zones and to increase overall capacity.

Tech torque: Volkswagen's Diesel Scandal
Opinion

Tech torque: Volkswagen’s Diesel Scandal

Volkswagen’s diesel scandal highlights the growing gulf between what government bureaucrats demand and what the industry can deliver.