4X4 News
30 years of Aussie engineering: Premcar celebrates a major milestone
Premcar celebrates 30 years of Australian vehicle engineering and manufacturing
Thousands of Australian seatbelt fines caught up in AI camera blunder
Around 13,000 Canberra seatbelt fines are in doubt after an administrative error left AI traffic cameras operating without the correct legal authorisation
Can you guess which state has Australia’s worst car theft problem?
New insurance data reveals one state is being hit harder than anywhere else, with more than 12,300 car theft and break-in claims costing insurers $244 million in the past year
Ford Bronco confirmed for Australia in 2027: but it’s not the Bronco we really want!
Ford Australia gave us a teaser of the Bronco coming to Australia but it’s not the T6-based sixth generation Bronco we’d love to see
Toyota takes aim at LandCruiser thieves with new security upgrade
Toyota has launched a $1735 factory-approved secondary immobiliser for current-generation LandCruiser 300 and Prado 250 models
HiLux almost doubles Ranger in huge August sales result
HiLux sales almost doubled Ranger’s in August as the 4×4 market shifts and EV sales surge
Mitsubishi confirms Australian pricing and specs for new Pajero
The all-new Pajero will return to Australian showrooms before the end of the year, priced from $68,490
Yakima’s LockNLoad Platform is up for anything
Yakima’s next-generation LockNLoad Platform is built for whatever your next adventure throws at it
All-new Mitsubishi Pajero makes global debut
The iconic nameplate returns, with an Australian launch on the way
BLUETTI FridgePower launches in Australia with 2016Wh capacity
BLUETTI’s FridgePower has landed in Australia after raising $2.2 million through Kickstarter
JAC Hunter PHEV gets Australian-tuned dynamics ahead of launch
The JAC Hunter PHEV has undergone local vehicle dynamics tuning ahead of its Australian launch in Q3 2026
BYD Mako revealed as PHEV ute to sit below Shark
BYD has revealed a new plug-in hybrid ute in Brazil, adding a car-based pickup to its range alongside the larger Shark
RAM 1500 recalled over potential seat-belt defect
RAM 1500 owners face a recall over a potential second-row seat belt defect affecting 1262 MY2026 vehicles in Australia
2027 Nissan Patrol starts under $100K as Y63 prices and specs confirmed
The all-new Nissan Patrol has been priced for Australia, with the Y63 range opening below $100K
Viral beach rollover is a timely warning for 4WD drivers
Viral K’gari rollover footage shows how quickly a fishtailing 4WD can tip on sand, and why smooth inputs and sensible speeds matter
ARB reveals slowdown in Australian 4×4 accessory market
ARB’s accessory sales are down, but new HiLux and Ranger Super Duty fitment rates suggest 4×4 owners are still spending
Ram TRX returning to Australia with supercharged V8
Ram’s supercharged V8 performance pick-up is coming back to Australia, with the renamed TRX SRT due in showrooms from early 2027
Chinese electric SUV brand iCAUR confirms V25 for Australia
Chinese electric SUV brand iCAUR will launch in Australia in 2027, with the rugged V25 confirmed as its first model
2027 Mitsubishi Pajero reveal date confirmed
The new-gen Pajero will make its global debut in September, ahead of its showroom arrival by the end of 2026
Nissan planning five new body-on-frame 4x4s, reports suggest
Nissan is reportedly developing five new body-on-frame SUVs and utes, including a revived Xterra and next-generation Frontier
Lock Offroad appoints Dynamic Wheel Co. as exclusive Australian distributor
Dynamic Wheel Co. will distribute Lock Offroad and Lock X-Treme wheels across Australia and New Zealand, with the first shipment due this month
The 2026 Melbourne 4×4 Show is on now
The Melbourne 4×4 Show is underway, with plenty of new gear, wild builds and classic 4x4s on display
Ford Bronco ute reportedly in the works as Jeep Gladiator rival
Ford is reportedly reviving plans for a Bronco ute, with the Gladiator rival potentially arriving in North America around 2029 or 2030
ANCAP flags KGM Musso EV safety discrepancy
ANCAP has flagged a safety specification discrepancy affecting approximately 306 KGM Musso EVs sold in Australia