Opinion

OPINION: Don’t pollute in the scrub … or anywhere for that matter
Lucky lizard lives another day, but many aren’t as lucky

OPINION: Tundra could be a sales winner in Australia
There’s nothing cold about the Tundra

OPINION: Always improve your first-aid skills
First-aid equipment and treatment is constantly evolving, and it pays to stay up to date

OPINION: Part-time 4×4 doesn’t cut the mustard anymore
Part-time 4×4 doesn’t cut it these days if you want the best

Should Toyota bring the petrol-powered 300 Series to Australia?
The petrol-powered 300 sold overseas makes a compelling argument for performance-oriented buyers

Australia’s permit system needs an overhaul
Have you applied for a permit in Australia recently? Ron reckons it’s bureaucracy gone mad

Used 2011-2022 Ford Ranger buyers’ guide
Love to buy a new-generation Ranger but can’t afford it, or afford the wait?

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: New-gen turbo-petrol engine proves times are changing
Ford’s upcoming performance-oriented Ranger Raptor’s relatively small petrol V6 is a sign that change is afoot

Common-rail diesel technology: multiple injection systems
Analysing the effects of multiple injection technology in a common-rail diesel engine

Why the federal election result matters to car companies
The recent election result would have – no doubt – had local auto executives sit up and take notice

Legendary Land Rover tales
Ron Moon recalls the grandiose feats of the original Land Rover

Top tips for outback trips
Expert tips on outback travel, from an experienced adventurer

Talking diesel politics: exhaust emissions
Where does the recent change of government leave the diesel engine?

Want more power? You need more air
The problem faced by diesel or petrol engines is, to burn either fuel you need an awful lot of air

Opinion: Future of the petrol engine
Fraser delves into the future of petrol-electric hybrid powertrains

Opinion: Should you cross a flooded road?
Ron Moon addresses the misinformation regarding crossing flooded roads in a 4×4

Rebadged utes: a critique of platform sharing
What’s in a badge?

How much water should you take on an Outback trip?
Ron Moon on why we need to rethink our water use

The rise and fall of diesel power
Automotive diesel-engine technology has reached its zenith

Opinion: Cape York is changing
It’s going to be a big year for changes going on in the Cape, most of them good

Toyota plays it safe with the 300 Series’ suspension
If Toyota was as bold with the chassis as it was with the powertrain, the 300 Series could have been equipped with a very different suspension set-up

Opinion: Plug-in hybrids are the vehicles of the future
Plug-in hybrids are the only vehicles that point towards the future

Have you considered heading overseas for your next off-road trip?
There are some incredible off-road challenges to be had all over the world

Ford versus Toyota battle rages in to new territory
Ranger and Hilux have been long-time rivals at the top of 4×4 dual-cab ute sales, so what has Toyota in store with Hilux to combat the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger?