4X4 News

Toyota Prado 250 transformed into two-seat Commercial van for UK market
Toyota has unveiled a two-seat commercial van based on the Prado, but it’s not coming to Australia

New road rules in Australia from July 2025; Mobile phone and seatbelt crackdowns to begin
New road rules to roll out nationwide from July 1, and they’re set to hit the hip pocket hard!

Snakes on a LandCruiser: Massive Mulga found hiding in engine bay after beach trip
A Broome driver got a shock after discovering a venomous snake tucked inside their LandCruiser’s engine bay

2026 Renault Duster: Jimny rival lands in Australia
The Duster arrives in Australia, with the 4×4 model to target pint-sized Jimny

Suzuki Jimny joins the NSW police force
Sergeant Jim, reporting for duty

GWM extends service intervals for 2025 Cannon and Tank 300 diesel models
GWM updates intervals to “align the diesel powertrain with market expectations”

2025 Kia Tasman: Everything you need to know!
The Tasman is arriving in Australia this year. Here’s everything we know about it!

2025 Kia Tasman: Drive-away pricing confirmed
Kia has confirmed drive-away pricing for the upcoming Tasman 4×4, starting at $53,890

Utemaster reveals Centurion Canopy and Load-Lid for upcoming Kia Tasman
Utemaster launches rugged Centurion Canopy and Load-Lid for the soon-to-arrive Tasman

New 4x4s coming to Australia in 2025, 2026 and beyond!
Every new 4×4 en-route to Australia!

Kia Tasman gets ARB treatment in new renders
ARB previews rugged Kia Tasman in new renders, showcasing bull bar, canopy, off-road wheels and more

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty Cab-Chassis: Pricing, payload and towing power revealed
Ford Australia unveils pricing and key specs for the Super Duty Cab-Chassis, built to rival the LC79 with serious towing and payload capabilities

2026 Land Rover Defender upgraded: Full pricing revealed
2025 Defender update brings expanded V8 options, tech upgrades, and new features

Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Airstream Usonian Trailer is no ordinary caravan
A collaboration between Airstream and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation brings timeless architecture to the road

V8-powered Ford F-150 Lobo unveiled in the USA
V8 street truck with bold styling, lowered suspension, and no plans for Aussie showrooms

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series hybrid revealed, and it’s coming to Australia in 2026
Toyota has unveiled its first hybrid LandCruiser, set to be the most powerful version ever

Jayco is being sued over alleged misleading ‘off-road’ claims
Jayco is facing Federal Court action after the ACCC alleged it misled 4×4 buyers with “off-road” claims

Ford Ranger Raptor claims third consecutive Production 4WD win at 2025 Finke Desert Race, sets new record
Ranger Raptor dominates Finke’s Production 4WD class, securing its third straight win and setting a new class record

Robot driver puts 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty through brutal durability tests
Ford pushes its upcoming Ranger Super Duty to the limit with 24/7 robotic endurance testing

Million-kilometre Mahindras: Hunter Valley freight utes built for the long haul
Three Mahindra PikUps have each clocked over one million kilometres – and they’re still going strong

MG U9 ute reportedly approved for Australian roads ahead of late-2025 launch
New details emerge for MG’s upcoming U9 ute, signalling it’s a step closer to Australian debut

Ram revives HEMI V8 for 2026 1500 line-up; unconfirmed for Australia
Ram owns past mistake, brings back its iconic V8

VFACTs May 2025: SUV sales surge, but Ranger remains 4×4 boss
Ranger and HiLux remain the 4×4 choice, but SUVs are gaining ground

GWM Tank 500 gets Aussie-inspired style update
GWM has updated the Tank 500 with a bold new front grille designed to appeal to Australian buyers