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Jillaroo Jess' custom Toyota LC79 mods
Reviews

Keeping Jillaroo Jess’ custom Toyota LC79 fit

When you’re clocking up as many remote outback miles as Jillaroo Jess does each year, you need a rig that is super tough and enjoyable to drive for long distances.

Zero tolerance makes for unsafe travel opinion
Opinion

Opinion: Zero tolerance makes highway travel unsafe

Doing the “Victorian Shuffle” puts motorists dangerously close together.

Ford Ranger starts 2018 sales report
News

Ford Ranger starts 2018 with a bang

Ranger takes a tight lead in the 2018 4×4 sales race.

Picking the Best of the best opinion
Opinion

Opinion: Choosing the best 4×4 is subjective

Judging for 4x4OTY is based on a set criteria, but only you can pick the best fit for you.

4x4 Shed 2017 Mercedes Benz G300 Professional part 3 feature
Reviews

4×4 Shed: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G300 Professional part 3

We give the G300 a break from the rigours of off-roading.

Jeep Heritage Museum usa
Explore

Jeep Heritage Museum, USA

With a new Wrangler on its way we take a lesson in Jeep history with the most complete seven-slot grille collection on the planet.

Brake upgrade guide dba disc brakes
Gear

Brake upgrade guide: Bendix brake pads with DBA slotted disc brakes

Nothing says ‘time for a brake upgrade’ MORE THAN a near metal-on-metal incident.

narrabri nsw 4x4 australia explore
Explore NSW

Narrabri, NSW

Narrabri in NSW’s north-west is much more than a gateway to the west.

toyota hilux airbag recall
News

Toyota Hilux and Fortuner recalled for airbag sensor fault

Manufacturing issue leads to massive recall for Toyota.

EFS Xtreme 45mm big bore for LC200
Sponsored

EFS Xtreme 45mm big bore front struts and rear shocks

New EFS shocks and struts for the Toyota 200 Series.

4x4 of The Year 2018 Tough Dog 4WD Suspension feature
4x4OTY

4×4 of The Year 2018: Tough Dog 4WD Suspension

Tough Dog 4WD Suspension brought its well-sorted Ford Ranger to this year’s 4×4 of the Year party.

Ultra Vision Nitro 140 Maxx Product test
Gear

Ultra Vision Nitro 140 Maxx driving lights: Product test

Lighting up bush tracks with Aussie-built ingenuity.

4x4 of The Year 2018 1 Land Rover Discovery Sd4 review
4x4OTY

4×4 of The Year 2018 #1: Land Rover Discovery Sd4

Discovery has all the poise of a luxury 4×4. close your eyes and you could well be in a Range Rover…

4x4 of The Year 2018 2 Isuzu MUX 4x4oty2018 feature
4x4OTY

4×4 of The Year 2018 #2: Isuzu MU-X

MU-X returns to the 4×4 of the Year race with a tweaked drivetrain

Custom Ford Ranger Duramax V8 review
Custom 4x4s

Custom Ford Ranger Duramax V8 review

6.6 litres of Duramax V8 make this the king of all Rangers.

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Volcano unveiled
News

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Volcano unveiled

SCG Volcano is a modern Baja boot.

2018 4x4 of the Year AMA2018
News

4×4 of the Year 2018: Australian Motoring Awards

Inside Melbourne’s Forum Theatre for the 2018 AMAs.

4x4 of The Year 2018 3 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk feature
4x4OTY

4×4 of The Year 2018 #3: Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

Updated Grand Cherokee makes a return with bespoke ‘Trailhawk’ bits for the off-road enthusiast.

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News

4X4 Australia: February 2018 issue is on sale February 1

Complete 2018 4×4 of the Year coverage, a mean LC79 thug truck, and a trip to Fraser Island with Isuzu UTE Australia.

4x4 of The Year 2018 4 Land Rover Discovery Td6 results review
4x4OTY

4×4 of The Year 2018 #4: Land Rover Discovery Td6

The Td6 is the big brother of the Disco range with a quieter, smoother and more relaxed demeanour

fuel tank buyers guide arb fuel tank
Gear

Fuel tank buyers’ guide

An aftermarket fuel tank could prove a lifesaver on that next remote-area adventure.

4x4 of The Year 2018 5 Mercedes Benz G300 Professional feature
4x4OTY

4×4 of The Year 2018 #5: Mercedes-Benz G300 Professional

Relatively unchanged since 1975, the G300 Professional’s presence here is its last hurrah before its replacement arrives

4x4 of The Year 2018 6 Haval H9 Ultra feature
4x4OTY

4×4 of The Year 2018 #6: Haval H9 Ultra

Haval H9 takes a second jab at 4x4OTY glory this year.

Flinders Ranges self drive tracks SA explore
Explore SA

Flinders Ranges’ self-drive tracks, SA

Experience the many self-drive tracks in the Flinders Ranges