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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
A simple and effective way to lug the family treadlies.

MSA 4X4 Driving Mirrors available late 2019
The outback provides the toughest test for MSA 4X4’s upcoming Driving Mirrors.

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

Australian Motoring Awards: 4×4 of the Year wrap
Ranger Raptor revealed as 4X4OTY at the Australian Motoring Awards.

Ford Ranger Raptor crowned 4×4 of the Year
2.0-litre-powered Raptor reaps top honours following a gruelling testing process.

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: 2010-2019
The last decade has seen the 4×4 world undergo a huge evolution.

2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 vs Mercedes-Benz X350d: video review
V6-powered Germans rock the top-end dual-cab segment.

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

Past 4x4OTY winners: 1990s
The ’90s saw changes to the award and a return to form for a perennial winner.

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
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: 4×4 Shed
It’s a hard-knock life for Ron’s aptly named Hire-Lux.

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.

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

4×4 Activities March to July 2019: Travel Bulletin
Desert draws as cooler months beckon.

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

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.

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.