Opinion
July 2017 issue is brimming with off-road metal
It’s been a busy month at 4X4 headquarters.
Ford’s influence on the Discovery 3
Ford had a big part to play in the development of the Disco 3.
2017 Land Rover Discovery owes much to Range Rover
New-gen Disco ties Discovery, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport together.
What makes a good 4×4 tyre
A decent set of rubber can make a world of difference.
4x4s are getting bigger and heavier, but are they better?
As cars pack on the pounds, Deano discusses whether bigger really is better.
The end of diesel fuel may be nigh
Ron Moon looks at the future of the Australian fuel industry
Dirty Work: Roothy talks turbo and diesel
Turbochargers and diesel engines go together like cheese and crackers.
How off-roading has changed over the years: 4×4 retrospective
Oh, how 4x4ing has changed since the good ol’ days.
Justin Walker relives a few 4×4 Australia highlights
JW loves the outdoors so much he edited two recreational mags at the same time.
Dean Mellor recounts his high and low moments as 4×4 Australia editor
A rollercoaster ride of highs, lows and amazing experiences
Ron rolls two cars in one weekend
When Ron rolled two 4X4s in a day, cutting short our three-way car comparison…
Ron Moon reveals his favourite 4X4 Australia adventures
Geez, this 400th issue is making Ron feel old!
4X4 Australia: The Early Years
4X4 Australia’s first editor recalls how the mag went from go-to-whoa!
4X4 Australia’s 400th issue special: Quadruple ton
Milestone 400th issue reflects on 4X4 Australia’s bumpy ride.
Dirt roads are vanishing under tar
Bitumen is rapidly taking over our beloved off-road tracks.
Electronic Traction Control is the gift that keeps on giving
ETC wasn’t originally intended to be a 4WDer’s friend.
Roothy explains how diesel engines work
After more than 40 years, Roothy’s still learning a thing or two about diesel donks.
Deano takes a chance on 1994 Land Rover Defender 300TDI
Opinion: A change of heart lands Deano a steal.
Web-based campsite booking systems are flawed
Opinion: Booking campsites online is a right pain in the backside.
Good drivers result in relaxed passengers
Is Deano a fantastic steerer or a total bore?
Self-driving cars, Toyota says not yet
Amidst the hype claiming the imminent arrival of fully driverless cars, Toyota says “not yet”.
Roothy’s Milo 2 receives an engine transplant
An engine swap gives Roothy a sense of déjà vu.
The best new 4x4s are also the oldest
All good things take time to get right.
Dirty Work: the Milo 2 build
Experienced hands pitch in to help Roothy with the Milo 2 build