4X4 News
Curtis Island’s irony: Illegal camp set for removal in the shadow of gas giants
An illegal 4WD camp on Curtis Island faces removal – but it’s the gas giants next door drawing the bigger questions
Illegal 4WD camp busted on Curtis Island – fines issued over unauthorised cabin in protected National Park
Rangers have uncovered a hidden retreat on Curtis Island, built with felled trees
Freelander reboot: Electric 4×4 SUV expected in 2026 via JLR-Chery partnership
JLR and Chery are reviving the Freelander name for a new range of electrified SUVs, with a plug-in hybrid 4×4 expected to kick things off
BYD Denza B5: Prado rival to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Denza B5 will make its official global debut at Goodwood, marking Denza’s entry into the European market
Locals lead crackdown on illegal campers in Noosa
Community tip-offs led to a blitz in Noosa, with more than 30 illegal campers slapped with fines
Reports reveal 2026 Toyota HiLux could feature plug-in hybrid option
Toyota’s next-gen HiLux could break new ground in 2026 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, according to reports from Japan
Land Rover reveals stealthy $337K Defender OCTA Black
Land Rover’s new $337K Defender OCTA Black fuses V8 performance with stealth-black style
BYD records its biggest month of sales in Australia
BYD sales surge in June, setting a new monthly record in Australia for the Chinese marque
VFACTs June 2025: Dual-cab utes dominate sales in Australia
Australia’s love affair with utes shows no sign of slowing down
GWM posts best month of sales since entering Australian market; On track for record year
GWM has achieved its strongest ever monthly sales performance in Australia, setting the stage for a record-breaking 2025
Litchfield National Park set to expand by more than 20 per cent
Litchfield National Park is set for its biggest expansion in decades, unlocking new 4WD tracks, waterfalls, and camping areas in the NT’s Top End
An increase in caravan crashes shines spotlight on driver inexperience
Rising caravan crashes highlight the need for mandatory driver towing courses to improve safety
Councils to close unofficial 4WD tracks on WA coastline
Councils along WA’s coast are set to close unofficial 4WD tracks in a bid to protect dunes and manage beach access
JAC T9 now less than $40K drive-away in Australia
JAC has slashed the price of its T9 dual-cab ute as part of a limited-time nationwide offer
Volkswagen Amarok updated for 2025, led by new 10 Deserts Edition
Volkswagen updates its Amarok range for MY25 with revised pricing and new limited-edition model
2025 Kia Tasman: Genuine accessory pricing revealed
Kia reveals full accessory pricing for the new Tasman ute, ahead of imminent Australian launch
2025 Kia Tasman conquers Beer O’Clock Hill
Kia’s new Tasman proves its off-road credentials by tackling Beer O’Clock Hill in near-stock form at Springs 4×4 Park
EOFY 2025 ends tonight – Last chance to score the best 4×4 deals in Australia
EOFY 2025 sales end tonight, so get a move on to make sure you don’t miss out!
2025 LDV Terron 9: Full pricing and specs announced for Australia
LDV’s new Terron 9 ute lands in Australia; expected in showrooms in July
Kia Tasman dual-cab chassis price revealed ahead of August launch
RedBook posts pricing for upcoming Tasman dual-cab chassis
We thought it was a joke – but this roundabout in Sydney’s south-west is real and causing chaos
A diamond-shaped roundabout in Sydney’s south-west is, unsurprisingly, causing driver confusion
BYD Tech Hub is a free event, and it’s coming to Sydney
BYD is bringing its immersive EV and hybrid driving experience to Sydney Motorsport Park from July 9 to 11
2026 Toyota HiLux: More spy shots surface
A second set of spy shots surface, revealing more details about the next-gen HiLux
2025 Nissan Patrol NISMO revealed: Most powerful Patrol ever, but don’t take it off-road
Nissan unveils its Patrol NISMO – a street-focused, high-performance SUV built exclusively for the Middle East