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Victorian national parks face closures over King’s Birthday weekend amid ranger pay dispute

Dozens of Victorian parks and campgrounds face closure over the King’s Birthday long weekend amid escalating industrial action over pay

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VFACTS: Diesel and petrol sales decline as electrified vehicles surge in May

EVs hit a record 20-per-cent share of new vehicle sales in May as electrified models continue to surge across the market

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VFACTS: Ford Ranger continues dominance as Australia’s top-selling 4×4

The Ford Ranger once again led Australia’s 4×4 market in May, holding off the new HiLux

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Jeep turns back time with Wrangler Rewind limited edition

Jeep Australia has revealed the Wrangler Rewind, a 50-unit limited edition model that looks like it time-travelled out of an 80s arcade game

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Toyota HiLux BEV gets five-star ANCAP safety rating

Battery-electric HiLux has earned a five-star ANCAP safety rating after additional crash testing confirmed parity with diesel variants

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GM reveals GMC HUMMER X pick-up and SUV concepts

General Motors unveils a pair of modular electric off-roader concepts built as a testbed for technology and design

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Premcar says Navara Warrior and Triton Raider won’t be identical

Reports suggest upcoming Navara Warrior and Triton Raider will take different engineering paths despite sharing a common platform

Advice

Best utes for tradies

Here is how to pick the right ute for real trade work

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Isuzu MU-X buyers offered three years free scheduled servicing in limited-time deal

Isuzu is offering three years of free scheduled servicing on new MU-X models to help ease financial pressure on buyers

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Mitsubishi Pajero nameplate to return after five-year hiatus

Mitsubishi has confirmed the Pajero nameplate will return, set for a global reveal at a world premiere later this year

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Ford resets Ranger and Everest for 2026: New styling, engine shake-up and added variants

Bi-turbo diesel is dropped as Ford reshapes its 4×4 range and expands V6 availability across more models

Reviews

2026.5 Ford Everest and Ranger single-turbo: First drive impressions

Ford’s updated Everest gets its first on-road drive, revealing how the new single-turbo diesel performs in real-world conditions

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Denza B5 and B8 receive free OTA update, improving towing and off-road capability

Denza has rolled out a free OTA update for the B5 and B8 in Australia, adding towing and off-road upgrades

Gear

Complete guide to 12V LED strip lights for camping and 4WD setups

Simple, low-draw LED strip lighting that instantly upgrades visibility and usability across your 4WD camping setup after dark.

Gear

ARB front-end upgrade for our 2026 HiLux build

Our 2026 HiLux gets its first major upgrade with an ARB bull bar, winch, lighting and underbody protection package

4×4 Comparisons

Prado GX vs Altitude: Is the flagship worth the extra money?

Is the Prado Altitude worth the premium, or does the GX make more sense as a smarter base for building a proper 4×4?

Custom 4x4s

V8 to the limit: A hardcore 79 Series on 37s

This LandCruiser rides tall, but every inch is fully legal, thanks to an approved lift and tyre package engineered for compliance

Gear

Six-month update: The real-world verdict on the 70 Series Store upgrades

Tilpa to Fraser Island in our project 79 Series. Here’s how the 70 Series Store upgrades held up

Custom 4x4s

Ford Ranger custom builds: From overland tourers to hardcore off-road weapons

Australia’s Ranger scene has evolved rapidly over the years, with owners continually expanding what the platform is capable of

News

Jimny Rhino edition teased by Suzuki Australia

Tongue-in-cheek “spy” shots tease a Jimny with Rhino branding

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BYD Shark range expansion on the cards for Australia

BYD is considering further expansion of its Shark 6 line-up in Australia, with strong local demand pushing new variants of the plug-in hybrid ute onto the table

Reviews

2026 Ford F-150 Lariat SWB off-road review

Ford’s updated F-150 Lariat shows how a full-size pick-up can balance big towing capability with genuine everyday comfort

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Automotive legend Allan Gray inducted into Australian Auto Aftermarket Hall of Fame

The 92-year-old LandCruiser legend has been recognised for a career spanning nearly eight decades in Australia’s aftermarket industry

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GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV gets Aussie tuning update

The Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV has been updated with Australia-specific suspension and steering tuning