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South-east Queensland episode 1 4x4 Adventure Series
Explore QLD

South-east Queensland episode 1: 4×4 Adventure Series

Battling tough mountain tracks to reach the iconic beaches of south-east Queensland.

Yakima FullSwing bicycle carrier product test
Gear

Yakima FullSwing bicycle carrier product test

A simple and effective way to lug the family treadlies.

MSA 4X4 Driving Mirrors available late 2019
Gear

MSA 4X4 Driving Mirrors available late 2019

The outback provides the toughest test for MSA 4X4’s upcoming Driving Mirrors.

News

Thousands of Aussies misfuelling every year

Thousands of Australian motorists are pumping the wrong fuel into their cars every year.

Australian Motoring Awards 4x4 of the Year wrap
News

Australian Motoring Awards: 4×4 of the Year wrap

Ranger Raptor revealed as 4X4OTY at the Australian Motoring Awards.

Ford Ranger Raptor crowned 4x4 of the Year
4x4OTY

Ford Ranger Raptor crowned 4×4 of the Year

2.0-litre-powered Raptor reaps top honours following a gruelling testing process.

4X4 Australia February 2019 issue preview
News

February 2019 issue of 4X4 Australia: what’s inside?

4×4 of the Year, X350d versus Amarok 580, customised F250, and heaps more.

Past 4x4OTY winners 2010-2018
4x4OTY

Past 4x4OTY winners: 2010-2019

The last decade has seen the 4×4 world undergo a huge evolution.

2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 vs Mercedes-Benz X350d video review
4×4 Comparisons

2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 vs Mercedes-Benz X350d: video review

V6-powered Germans rock the top-end dual-cab segment.

Season 3 South-East Queensland
4X4 Adventure Series

Season 3: South-East Queensland

Season 3 of the 4×4 Adventure Series explores the wonders of South-East Queensland.

Past 4x4OTY winners 2000-2009
4x4OTY

Past 4x4OTY winners: 2000-2009

At the turn of the century the 4×4 industry was evolving at a rapid rate. Here are the best 4x4s of the naughties.

Redarc Tow-Pro Elite V2 recalled
News

Redarc Tow-Pro Elite V2 recalled

Redarc recalls its Tow-Pro Elite V2 electric brake controller unit.

Past 4x4OTY winners 1990s
4x4OTY

Past 4x4OTY winners: 1990s

The ’90s saw changes to the award and a return to form for a perennial winner.

4x4 Pubs Tilpa Hotel NSW
Explore NSW

4×4 Pubs: Tilpa Hotel, NSW

If you haven’t seen a ‘Tilpa Hotel’ sticker on your travels, you must be driving with your eyes closed.

Past 4x4OTY winners 1980s
4x4OTY

Past 4x4OTY winners: 1980s

As we prepare to announce the 2019 4x4OTY, we step back into the past to see how it all began in the 1980s.

2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0TD long-term review 4x4 Shed
Reviews

2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0TD long-term review: 4×4 Shed

It’s a hard-knock life for Ron’s aptly named Hire-Lux.

New 4x4 Gear Thunder LED driving light Opposite Lock Ironman 4x4 bullbars
Gear

New 4×4 Gear: Thunder LED driving light, Opposite Lock and Ironman 4×4 bullbars

Essential gear that you need to check out for your rig.

4x4 Adventure Series South-East Queensland part 2
Explore QLD

4×4 Adventure Series: South-East Queensland part 2

Ron and the crew head from Cooloola to Fraser Island for an extraordinary week of off-roading.

MaxTrax Xtreme recovery board product test
Recovery

MAXTRAX Xtreme recovery board: product test

Clever tweaks take the MAXTRAX traction board to the next level.

4x4 Activities March to July 2019 Travel Bulletin
Explore

4×4 Activities March to July 2019: Travel Bulletin

Desert draws as cooler months beckon.

2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty revealed
News

2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty revealed

2020 GMC Sierra is bigger, longer and gets new towing and trailer tech.

2019 Suzuki Jimny gets three star ANCAP safety rating
News

2019 Suzuki Jimny gets three star ANCAP safety rating

Cult off-roader falls flat in a few safety areas.

Custom 4x4s

Custom Nefarious Kustoms Toyota LandCruiser FJ45 review

The wildest classic Land Cruiser we’ve ever set eyes on was made to tear up the dunes.

2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4x4 review
Road Tests

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4×4 review

This is Chevrolet’s truck built to take on the Raptor, so naturally we need to find out if the Colorado ZR2 is a worthy competitor.