4X4 News

For sale: 4X4 Australia’s Ford Ranger
This Ranger XLS is now the ultimate off-road tourer, and it could be yours.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado gets the Yenko treatment
Yenko-tweaked Silverado now available locally via American Vehicle Sales

Hilux outsells Ranger on the 4×4 charts
Hilux pips Ranger in November, but it won’t be enough to catch the Ford in the 2020 sales race.

Ateco Automotive launches online shop for aftermarket gear
Upfitter online store launches, loaded with plenty of kit for American pick-up trucks.

Up close with the new Jeep Wrangler V8
Wrangler gets a long -awaited factory V8 engine, but it’s not for Australians.

BaseCamp Special Edition leads Everest range update
Ford reveals limited-run Everest BaseCamp Special Edition, among changes to its Everest line-up

December 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now
Immaculate Everest off-roader, super Silverado set-up, vote for the 2020 Custom 4×4 Of The Year, and plenty more. All in the December 2020 mag.

4WD access to McBrides Beach temporarily closed
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has temporarily closed 4WD access to McBrides Beach in NSW.

LCV market stemming the sales slump
With restrictions easing across Australia, the new car market is starting to show glimpses of resurgence.

Toyo Tires and Club 4×4 join forces to provide technical advice
Newly formed partnership between Club 4×4 and Toyo Tires to provide tech-savvy advice for 4WD enthusiasts.

2021 Mazda BT-50 price and features
Australian pricing for the new iteration of Mazda’s popular ute range

Classic Defender shape to live on via Bowler Motors
Time to swap the tweed jacket for a Nomex race suit, as the Defender bites back.

Jeep’s Gladiator Top Dog Concept has an Aussie flavour
Patriot Campers and Redarc Electronics feature on Jeep Gladiator SEMA 360 show car

GMC reveals open-air Hummer EV
Hummer brand is reborn as an EV that’s loaded with clever off-road technology

Top 5 tips for driving a 4×4 on the beach
Here’s how to safely enjoy your 4×4 trip to the beach.

Epic November issue is OUT NOW!
Beach-dwelling GQ Patrol, 200 Series single-cab, and the all-new D-MAX versus Ranger Wildtrak. All in the November 2020 issue.

Isuzu unveils special edition MU-X ONYX
It mightn’t be the next-gen model, but IUA has revealed its first ever special edition MU-X.

Ford Ranger leads the recovery of 4×4 sales
The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux get 4×4 sales back on an upwards trend.

More power for Hilux Rugged X and Rogue
Toyota’s locally developed halo models receive performance and equipment upgrades.

Mahindra Thar coming to Australia in 2021
A closer look at the Jeep-like Thar, which is set to land locally in 2021.

Ford debuts Raptor-lite Ranger FX4 MAX
Rock-ready FX4 MAX revealed, with Aussie-tuned suspension and Ford’s 2.0-litre powertrain.

October 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now
V8-powered 1983 Bronco XLT, an ultimate Unimog recovery rig, Ram 1500 vs Silverado 1500, and stacks more in the October 2020 mag.

2021 D-MAX gets five-star safety rating
All-new D-MAX passes stringent new criteria to achieve five-star ANCAP safety rating.

Hummer EV teased, gets Crab Mode steering
Hummer EV coming in October, bringing with it a unique feature.