Custom 4X4s

Engineering ADR-compliant gear
We look at what’s involved to achieve ‘ADR Compliant’ certification and why you should always buy compliance-tested gear.

4X4OTY to be announced at the 2018 Australian Motoring Awards
Who will win the coveted 4X4OTY gong at tonight’s AMA awards?

2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Review
A Ranger Raptor is coming to Australia! We can only hope it is half as much fun as the F-150 that spawned it.

Mattracks-Equipped Toyota Land Cruiser LC79 Review
Proving you don’t always need quality rubber to overcome tough terrain.

New 4×4 Gear: Bracketron mount, TJM Pro compressor, Shimano spinning reel, and many more
January brings with it a whole host of gear perfect for those summer weekends.

Exploring Tasmania with the Ford Everest
We’re off to the Apple Isle to see if a stock-standard Everest can cut it on the rough stuff.

Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label hits UK showrooms
200 special edition Amarok Dark Label utes arrive in the UK.

Cel-Fi GO around Australia
Staying in touch while doing the big lap ’round Australia.

4X4 Australia: January 2018 issue is on sale
New JL Wrangler and HSV Colorado SportsCat punted, and we lay eyes on a custom Duramax V8-powered Ranger.

Land Rover Defender Works V8 launched
Land Rover launches its fastest and most-powerful Defender… ever

1985 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ73 Part 2 4×4 Shed
Terrain Tamer discovers myriad issues with the ailing Cruiser

2018 Land Rover Discovery Td6 HSE review
Land Rover has built a Discovery that’s new from the ground up, but is it better for the change?

Performance-car tuners are turning to 4x4s
Manufacturers are being driven to create go-fast performance 4x4s

2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen revealed
The biggest changes in 40 years for Benz’s bush beast

4×4 wagon comparison: Everest v Trailhawk v Discovery v Prado
A trio of intercontinental rivals front up to the all-new Discovery on punishing WA terrain.

Isuzu UTE Australia sales continue to grow
D-Max and MU-X spur strong sales in 2017 for Isuzu UTE Australia.

4×4 activities in January, 2018: Travel Bulletin
Pen these upcoming events into your diary for Summer

2018 Victorian 4WD Show expands
A bigger location and a bigger show in store for the 2018 Victorian 4WD Show.

Ford Ranger: OEM v Aftermarket comparison
Is it worth spending big bucks to spruce up your 4×4? We line a stocker up against a tickled Ranger to find out.

Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X introduced to Hilux 4×4 range
Three new Hilux 4×4 variants – Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X – set to land in the second half of 2018.

Thunder Jump Starter: Product test
It’s time to ditch the heavy, bulky, deep-cycle, old-school battery jump starters.

AMABILIS Responder Tactical outerwear range
The final days for discounts on hardcore clothing from AMABILIS.

Video review: Ford Everest v Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk v Land Rover Discovery v Toyota Prado
Land Rover takes on the establishment with its all-new Discovery.

Ford Ranger is Australia’s best-selling 4×4 for 2017
Ranger tops the 2017 4×4 sales charts.