4X4 News

VFACTS August 2018: Hilux and Ranger remain best-selling 4x4s
Nearly 50 per cent of 4×4 ute buyers opt for a Ranger or Hilux.

VFACTS August 2018: Colorado and Navara bucking the trend
Only two vehicles in the top 10 on the 4×4 charts have posted fewer sales in 2018 than in 2017.

Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition introduced in the USA
Limited-edition Wrangler Moab unveiled, but it’s not coming here.

Holden ute to take on 2019 Dakar Rally
Aussie Steve Riley is set to conquer Dakar in a Holden ute.

Lada 4×4 Vision unveiled at the Moscow Motor Show.
Lada 4×4 Vision could preview next-gen Niva

RAM TRX spied in testing
Raptor-challenging RAM will pack a 707hp supercharged V8 engine.

FCA’s Jeep files complaint against Mahindra
Understanding the tiff between Jeep and Mahindra.

2018 Birdsville Races is off and running this weekend
Get out of the gates and tick it off the bucket list!

Ford Everest Raptor – 4×4 Wishlist
The new Everest already uses the Raptor powertrain, so why stop there?

Jeep recalls 20 vehicles due to power control module fault
Several Wrangler, Cherokee, Compass and Grand Cherokee models recalled as engine may stall during driving.

Toyota Hilux SR and SR5 updated
Front-end restyle and DPF switch among changes to the Hilux.

Ford Ranger Raptor arriving in Europe in 2019
Four-cylinder bi-turbo-powered Raptor confirmed for Europe.

Ford F-250 gets post-apocalyptic treatment
Big rig gets makeover with off-the-shelf parts.

FCA gears up for plug-in hybrid Wrangler production
Refurbished Toledo Machining Plant to build power electronics module for first plug-in hybrid Jeep.

Team Isuzu D-MAX Concept X revealed
Team D-Max unveils its biggest and best party trick.

Bollinger B1 gets front-end refresh
Boxy B1 gets a nose job to improve aerodynamic performance.

2018 National 4X4 Outdoor Show, Fishing and Boating Expo kicks off August 17
Melbourne Showgrounds opens its gates for annual outdoor adventure event.

Ford F-Series remains best-selling car in the world
F-Series dominates global sales at the midway point of 2018.

Mahindra S10 Single Cab Chassis variant added to PikUp range
Mahindra expands its PikUp line-up with the addition of new 4×4 variant.

September 2018 issue is out August 16
Stretched Ranger, Duramax V8-powered GU Patrol and truckloads more.

Toyota Prado range gains new options and DPF switch
Prado Altitude’s tailgate becomes no-cost option for top three variants

Liberty Walk gives Jimny the G-Class treatment
Japanese tuning company turns Jimny into mini G.

2018 Mount Hunter Country Music Stampede dates set
Tickets now available for the 2018 Stampede.

LDV sales surge on the back of the T60 4×4 ute
Budget-focused approach to T60 facilitates LDV sales revival