4X4 News
2025 Kia Tasman hits the ground running with five-star ANCAP safety rating
Kia’s first purpose-built off-road ute scores five-star ANCAP safety rating on debut
2025 Jeep Gladiator updated for Australia: Price drop and new tech upgrades
Updated Gladiator Rubicon arrives with more tech, added safety, and a sharper $82,990 price tag
Could this be the next-gen Mitsubishi Pajero?
A rugged new Mitsubishi SUV spotted testing could be the next-generation Pajero
2025 Jeep Wrangler gets price drop and new colour options
Wrangler pricing drops as Jeep looks to attract new buyers
Orders paused for Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series GXL Wagon
Strong demand prompts Toyota to suspend orders for popular 70 Series variant
Curtis Island’s irony: Illegal camp set for removal in the shadow of gas giants
An illegal 4WD camp on Curtis Island faces removal – but it’s the gas giants next door drawing the bigger questions
Illegal 4WD camp busted on Curtis Island – fines issued over unauthorised cabin in protected National Park
Rangers have uncovered a hidden retreat on Curtis Island, built with felled trees
Freelander reboot: Electric 4×4 SUV expected in 2026 via JLR-Chery partnership
JLR and Chery are reviving the Freelander name for a new range of electrified SUVs, with a plug-in hybrid 4×4 expected to kick things off
BYD Denza B5: Prado rival to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Denza B5 will make its official global debut at Goodwood, marking Denza’s entry into the European market
Locals lead crackdown on illegal campers in Noosa
Community tip-offs led to a blitz in Noosa, with more than 30 illegal campers slapped with fines
ICON Innerlock wheels: A legal answer to beadlocks for Aussie 4WDers
ICON brings Australia’s first legal bead retention system to market – offering off-road traction at low pressures without compromising on-road compliance
BLUETTI launches Elite 100 V2 and Elite 30 V2 in Australia
Taking portable power further with BLUETTI’s all-new Elite 100 V2 and Elite 30 V2
Reports reveal 2026 Toyota HiLux could feature plug-in hybrid option
Toyota’s next-gen HiLux could break new ground in 2026 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, according to reports from Japan
Land Rover reveals stealthy $337K Defender OCTA Black
Land Rover’s new $337K Defender OCTA Black fuses V8 performance with stealth-black style
BYD records its biggest month of sales in Australia
BYD sales surge in June, setting a new monthly record in Australia for the Chinese marque
VFACTs June 2025: Dual-cab utes dominate sales in Australia
Australia’s love affair with utes shows no sign of slowing down
GWM posts best month of sales since entering Australian market; On track for record year
GWM has achieved its strongest ever monthly sales performance in Australia, setting the stage for a record-breaking 2025
Litchfield National Park set to expand by more than 20 per cent
Litchfield National Park is set for its biggest expansion in decades, unlocking new 4WD tracks, waterfalls, and camping areas in the NT’s Top End
An increase in caravan crashes shines spotlight on driver inexperience
Rising caravan crashes highlight the need for mandatory driver towing courses to improve safety
Win an ARB Earth Camper as part of ARB’s 50-year celebration
Want to win an ARB Earth Camper? It’s simple. Just join the ARB mailing list
Councils to close unofficial 4WD tracks on WA coastline
Councils along WA’s coast are set to close unofficial 4WD tracks in a bid to protect dunes and manage beach access
JAC T9 now less than $40K drive-away in Australia
JAC has slashed the price of its T9 dual-cab ute as part of a limited-time nationwide offer
Volkswagen Amarok updated for 2025, led by new 10 Deserts Edition
Volkswagen updates its Amarok range for MY25 with revised pricing and new limited-edition model
Sentinel LED driving lights by Lazer; High-performance, durable, and stylish 4×4 lighting
Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, the Sentinel range from Lazer stand as a flagship product for the brand