Opinion
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
Concerns for new 4x4s not fitted with snorkels
Water worries for the snorkel-less 4×4.
LC79 and G300 are old-school tough
Two old-school brutes teach the new-age bunch a thing or two.
Fuel-use labels are riddled with problems
There’s an easy solution to the fuel-use-label dilemma.
Driver fatigue: Don’t ignore the danger signs
Wake up and dont become a road safety statistic
Encounters with outback wildlife
When things go bump in the night.
What’s the best thing about the outback?
The best thing about outback travel is the people you meet.
Front Runner-kitted Kia Sorento tackles the Savannah
Tackling Africa in a… Kia Sorento
Stranded in the bush: Lessons to be learned
Lost and Found, but questions remain.
Deano’s on the hunt for the ideal 4×4 bargain
Deano’s got an itch he can’t seem to scratch.