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2018 Lexus LX450d first drive 4x4 review
Road Tests

2018 Lexus LX450d first drive 4×4 review

Lexus’ full-size SUV finally gets a diesel engine

Explore NSW

4×4 trip to Limeburners Creek NP, NSW

For a laid back summer holiday of pristine beaches, bush camping and four-wheel driving, you can’t go past this region of the NSW mid-north coast

4x4 trip to Paluma Range NP Qld
Explore QLD

4×4 trip to Paluma Range NP, Qld

A trip to Paluma National Park turns into a misty mountain hop as clouds descend on rainforest heaven

Wheels & Tyres

Hankook Dynapro AT-M: product test

A Fresh set of Hankooks strike the perfect balance.

2018 Toyota Fortuner TRD for NZ market
News

2018 Toyota Fortuner TRD for NZ market

NZ gets Fortuner TRD, but it’s not coming here.

Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol revealed in the USA
News

Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol revealed in the USA

Trial by social media helps build this one-off Armada Mountain Patrol.

2018 Barunga Festival milestone year
News

2018 Barunga Festival celebrates milestone year

Load up the fourbie this Queen’s Birthday long weekend and head to Barunga in the NT.

2019 Ford Ranger
News

2019 Ford Ranger revealed

Raptor powerplant transplant and Autonomous Emergency Braking for 2019 Ranger

Reviews

Holden 1 Tonner build: part 4

The tonner cops a heap of bolt-on parts.

Custom fit Hilux and RAV4 seat covers recalled
News

Custom-fit Hilux and RAV4 seat covers recalled due to safety risk

Custom-fit car seat covers sold under the Sperling and Tradies brand names recalled due to fault.

2018 Birdsville Races tickets now on sale
News

2018 Birdsville Races’ tickets now on sale

Iconic outback event gears up for its 136th running.

Brabus reveals high performance X Class
News

Brabus reveals high performance X Class

Tuning powerhouse Brabus fettles Merc’s new X-Class.

4x4 trip Southern Cape York Qld
Explore QLD

4×4 trip to Southern Cape York, Qld

Cape York is one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. In part 1 of our travel feature, we look at the peninsula’s southern highlights.

Forest and park track closures in Vic north east
News

Forest and park track closures in Victoria’s north-east

Seasonal track closures are in effect during the State’s wetter months.

OzTec Toyota Hilux suspension upgrade
Gear

OzTec Toyota Hilux suspension upgrade

Good, old ’Lux feels brand new, and even more comfortable with OZTec suspension upgrades.

Explore QLD

4×4 trip to D’Aguilar National Park, Qld

D’Aguilar National Park is close to the city but once you’re among the forest dwellers you could be miles from anywhere

Gear

SP Tools SPGi2000 generator: product test

If you need as much volts as fuel on your 4×4 expedition, you need a portable generator

4x4 trip to Wilderness Coast Vic
Explore VIC

4×4 trip to Wilderness Coast, Vic

Pristine rainforests, tranquil beach settings and unspoilt wilderness areas are the cornerstone of East Gippsland’s Wilderness Coast

1952 Royal Air Force Land Rover Series 1 restored for Land Rover Legends
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1952 Royal Air Force Land Rover Series 1 restored for Land Rover Legends

Barn-find RAF Land Rover Series 1 goes under the knife for Land Rover Legends revelation.

2018 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 vs Land Rover Discovery TD6 vs Nissan Y62 Patrol comparison review
Road Tests

2018 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 vs Land Rover Discovery TD6 vs Nissan Y62 Patrol comparison review

Toyota’s Land Cruiser 200 Series is selling like never before, but is your money better spent elsewhere?

AEV ZR2 Colorado Bison spied
News

AEV ZR2 Colorado Bison spied

Rare Colorado Bison spied in the States.

Wheels & Tyres

BFGoodrich KM3 tyres tested

BFGoodrich serves up its long-awaited new KM3 Mud Terrain tyre, at a launch in the Victorian High Country.

Reviews

Readers’ 4x4s: Adventure ready Cruisers and utes

From utes to 4×4 wagons, this month’s readers’ rigs are prepared for the outdoors.

Explore QLD

4×4 trip Jowalbinna, Cape York, Qld

There’s an art to the driving and rare art when you arrive in the living gallery at Jowalbinna.