Opinion
Roothy’s 40 series, Milo, Gets a paint touch-up
Milo’s trademark green paintwork gets a touch-up.
How can there be more than one centre of Australia?
Over the years many have attempted to state their claim as the centrepoint of Australia.
Toyota Troop Carrier, made for Outback Adventure
In the world of Outback 4×4 travelling the Toyota Troop Carrier is King…
Don’t believe the fuel consumption labels
The fuel consumption label on the windscreens of new 4x4s shouldn’t be taken too literally.
The struggles of navigating with a paper map
Before the advent of GPS, paper maps were an off-roader’s best – and worst – friend.
Roothy’s 40-series, Milo, is falling to bits
The task of sprucing up Milo is a much bigger job than first envisioned.
Should Crocodiles be culled?
The safest place to swim is in the shower.
Benefits of diesel fuel
Diesel engines are complex, but their real advantage is very simple.
Teenagers make horrible off-road navigators
A wrong turn down an impassable track leads Deano to realise teenagers make horrible navigators.
Better phone reception is needed in the outback
How crap is mobile phone coverage in this country?
Increasing national parks is not the answer
Adding more national parks may lead to a decline in native wildlife. Ron explains why.
Suspension: The difference between good and bad
A cheap set of springs could come back to bite you. Plus, Roothy’s ready to shake up Canberra!
Straight-six engines on the rise
New demands on engine design are shining a favourable light on the formerly shunned straight-six.
Avoid camping during the school holidays
Ron remembers why he dislikes the school holidays.
Turbocharged petrol engines: The future is bright
The future of the turbo-diesel engine may look grim, but the turbocharged petrol engine’s star is shining ever brighter.
Good tools: What to look for?
Good tools are worth their weight in gold, so it’s worth spending big on a decent set.
New Mercedes-Benz diesel engine
Ever-tightening emission regulations have thrown the future of the diesel engine into question, or have they?
Roothy’s 40-series Toyota, Milo, suffers metal fatigue
Roothy rolls with the punches and explains why his 40-series toyota land cruiser, Milo, is slowly bouncing to bits.
Kimberley rock art could date back 60,000 years
The Aboriginal rock art in the Kimberley may be the world’s oldest.
4×4 towing weights continue to increase
Towing weights for four-wheel drives continue to increase, but vehicles aren’t getting much stronger. So what’s the deal?
Aussie motoring journos at 4X4OTY are corrupt, just ask Facebook
The media consists of corrupt scumbag journalists who are in it only for the big bucks – Just ask the facebook trolls.
The ladies who drive competition Toyota 4x4s
Driving a competition truck is a hell of way to have fun. Roothy chases down the girls from Team Petticoat, who show him a thing or two about Extreme winching and staying upright.
The indestructable 40 Series Toyota ‘Milo’
After years of pounding Milo out bush, Roothy almost retired his famous green tin on wheels. But battered and bent, she’s still a beauty.
4×4 Diesel engines are getting smaller
Do good things come in small packages?