Opinion
Should you sign up to a 4WD club?
Belonging to a 4WD club brings with it myriad benefits. Club 4×4 Insurance’s Kalen Ziflian lists the reasons why you should sign up.
Where’s the originality in the design of new 4x4s?
Matt is disappointed with the lack of originality from bespoke 4×4 manufacturers.
Opinion: Shout-outs during these COVID times
Be patient folks, it’s important to be thankful during these testing times.
Opinion: Does old tech make new 4x4s better?
Our August 2020 cover car fuses old- and new-school 4×4 tech.
Is the Amarok V6 manual the best drivers’ ute?
Matt reckons the V6 manual combo in the Amarok makes it the best driving ute on the market.
Now is the time to plan a 4×4 trip
Crack open some maps and travel guides, and plan a post-lockdown trip.
How to treat bites or stings in the outback
Animal bites and stings can be fatal when in the remote outback, our veteran outback traveler shares his experiences in unfortunate brushes with wildlife.
Is the new Land Rover Defender a worthy replacement?
Replacing the Defender was going to be a tall order, have Land Rover succeeded?
V8 diesel vital to LandCruiser’s future
Here’s why the 1VD diesel engine is still an option and vital to the Cruiser’s success.
The egregious ergonomics in modern cars
We have refined cars to a point we can travel vast distances in supreme comfort, but what’s with the continual interior design faux pas?
Interview with Mick McCulkin of Australian 4WD Academy
Many of you will know Mick McCulkin from his years running Tri State Safaris or the Australian 4WD Academy, but his off-road experience precedes these ventures by many years.
Remembering Holden’s 4×4 creations
Matt wonders if Holden’s future would have been different if took a different – more adventurous – route.
4×4 suspension is equally as important on-road as off-road
The black art of 4×4 suspension tuning.
Recognised 4×4 accessories are filtering into the new car market
Manufacturers are working hand-in-hand with recognise 4×4 accessories makers to give customers what they want.
Do you know how to survive a bushfire?
Bushfires spread quickly and can be fatal, here are some essential survival tips.
Interview with myCOOLMAN’s Andreas Bischof
Andreas Bischof’s long career in portable refrigeration has led to the creation of the myCOOLMAN brand of innovative camping fridges.
Opinion: New vehicles more likely to be soft-road SUVs than true off-roaders
Does applying iconic off-road nameplates to non-off-road SUVs dilute the brand?
Has the growth of dual-cab utes skewed the road toll?
Lack of advanced safety features might be key to the rising road toll instead.
Toyota’s DPF problems are a symptom of stringent emission regulations
As Toyota’s gilt-edge reputation takes a hit from the DPF scandal enveloping its Hilux, could it be that it simply had no choice?
Visiting the treasures of Central Australia
Central Australia is chock full of historical significance and natural wonders.
We need more short-wheelbase 4x4s in Australia
A drive in Suzuki’s little Jimny has our editor pining for the return of the Shorty.
Interview with Kev Smith
Kev has spent more than 30 years within the 4WD and camping world, living and breathing everything outdoors from the Coffs Coast and beyond.
Older 4x4s are more capable and fun to drive in the bush
In the world of off-roading, age is just a number.
Is there such a thing as the perfect four-wheel drive?
Some folks like a 4×4 with 44-inch tyres and a V8 conversion, others prefer a long-range tank and a decent bullbar.