4X4 News
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
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
Jimny Rhino edition teased by Suzuki Australia
Tongue-in-cheek “spy” shots tease a Jimny with Rhino branding
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
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
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
Toyota to offer factory HiLux GVM upgrade in Australia
Factory-fitted upgrade boosts HiLux payload by up to 435kg while retaining full warranty
GWM returns to Taklimakan Rally with three-model Tank assault
GWM fields three TANK-badged factory entries across nearly 8000km of brutal terrain
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
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
Updated Suzuki Jimny spied testing in snow
Camouflaged Jimny prototypes have been spotted testing overseas, hinting at an update for the compact 4×4
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
JAC Hunter PHEV to land under $50K with 3.5-tonne tow rating
Sub-$50K hybrid ute to seriously undercut both the Shark and Ranger PHEV
Final names shortlisted from public submissions for Chery’s hybrid diesel ute
Chery has confirmed nine finalist names for its upcoming plug-in hybrid diesel ute, with Australians now set to choose the winner ahead of its local launch
JAC T9 gets $4000 EOFY fuel voucher deal in Australia
JAC is offering a $4000 fuel voucher on T9 diesel utes as EOFY incentives ramp up across the market
Chery’s iCaur V27 locked in for Australia, as electrified brand set to land in 2027
Chery’s rugged new iCaur sub-brand will launch in Australia in 2027, led by the range-extended V27 large SUV
Chery-Land Rover partnership debuts Freelander 8 in China
The Freelander 8 has been revealed in production-intent form, previewing the brand’s new-gen premium SUV direction
GWM confirms V8 power for upcoming Tank 700
GWM has locked in a V8 for the Tank 700, signalling a more traditional, high-output direction for its flagship 4×4 aimed at global markets
Nissan revives Terrano as PHEV 4×4 concept; production version set to be unveiled within 12 months
Nissan’s revived Terrano PHEV is aimed at buyers who still need real range and flexibility beyond the city
Limited-run Ford Everest Wildtrak 4×4 returns to Australia
Ford Australia is bringing back the Everest Wildtrak, priced from $79,990 and limited to just 1000 units