4X4 News

Ford recalls Ranger due to braking software fault
Ford has recalled more than 1600 Rangers due to a software issue affecting braking performance

Ford recalls 2021 Everest over tow bar hitch defect
Ford is recalling a total of 701 Everest models due to a tow bar hitch defect that could detach while driving

Foton launches Australian dealer network as Tunland pre-orders open
Foton has rolled out its first local dealer network, marking the start of pre-orders for the new Tunland

TJM distributor opportunities available in NSW
TJM is expanding its national network and inviting NSW businesses to become distributors

MG confirms local line-up and Australian pricing for its all-new MGU9 ute
MG has locked in pricing and revealed further details for its new MGU9

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty Water Testing
Ford continues teasing the 2026 Ranger Super Duty, validating its wading depth in Australian testing.

Ineos rolls out ‘Love It or Leave It’ handovers at the Mundi Mundi Bash
Ineos handed over new Quartermaster utes in the outback, letting 4×4 owners test, trade, and drive home under its “Love It or Leave It” program

VFACTs August 2025: Ranger retakes 4×4 lead as Chinese brands surge into the top ten
Ford Ranger tops August 4×4 sales as four Chinese brands enter the top ten

Terrain Tamer purchases Steve Irwin’s iconic 1982 Toyota LandCruiser Troop Carrier
The Crocodile Hunter’s legendary HJ47 Troopy has been bought by Terrain Tamer

Mercedes-Benz G 450 d brings diesel power back to Australian G-Wagen line-up
Mercedes-Benz reintroduces diesel to the G-Wagen in Australia with the G 450 d, from $214,900

GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV confirmed; launching in Australia later this year
Off-road-ready Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV expected to rattle Australia’s large SUV segment

Could these new utes by Chery shake up Australia’s dual-cab market?
Chery has revealed the Rely KP2X electric and KP3X diesel-hybrid utes in China, with an Australian launch potentially coming in 2026

The Springs 4×4 Park – home to the infamous Beer O’Clock Hill – is up for sale
The Springs 4×4 Park has been listed for sale as owners Lucas and Michelle Bree step back for family and new projects

BYD Shark gets its first driveaway offer at $59,400
The Shark PHEV is now available with its first driveaway offer, saving buyers up to $3000

Radar Renegade R/T+ tyres: Off-road performance without compromise
The versatile 4WD tyre built for Aussie conditions

Slattery Auctions: Family-owned since 2000, driving 4×4 sales across Australia
Family-owned and nationwide, Slattery Auctions is fast-growing, go-to site for 4×4 sales

Suzuki resumes Jimny XL sales in Australia after temporary pause
Suzuki has lifted the sales hold on the Jimny XL, with deliveries restarting immediately

GWM Cannon Alpha recalled due to wiring harness fault
GWM has recalled more than 2000 Cannon Alpha models due to defect that could cause a loss of power steering or engine shutdown

UPDATE: Costs skyrocket to fix Australia’s worst roundabout
A diamond-shaped roundabout in Sydney’s south-west is, unsurprisingly, causing driver confusion

2026 Toyota HiLux single-cab spied ahead of global reveal
More spy shots of the 2026 Toyota HiLux have surfaced online, this time revealing the single-cab variant

MGU9 pre-orders open in Australia with $1000 accessory bonus
MG has opened pre-orders for its first Australian dual-cab ute, the MGU9, with a $1000 accessory credit for early buyers

2025 BYD Shark 6: Factory-backed Ironman 4×4 accessories
A selection of Ironman 4×4 optional extras are available to suit the all-new Shark

Ford recalls more than 6400 F-150 variants in Australia
Ford has recalled more than 6400 F-150 utes in Australia due to a wheel hub defect

Limited-run Ford Ranger Black Edition returns to Australia
Black-themed Ranger set to hit dealerships in October