Custom 4X4s

2018 Jeep Wrangler official photos
First official photos of the next-gen Jeep Wrangler.

SEMA Show 2017: Gallery part 1
The SEMA show in Las Vegas is home to some of the wildest 4×4 builds in the world. Here’s a selection of this year’s finest.

LDV T60 ute gains five-star ANCAP safety rating
Budget-priced Chinese ute arrives locally with five-star safety rating.

Scott Cam on 4x4s and travelling Australia
Most Aussies recognise Scott Cam as the larrikin TV host of home-renovation shows, but not everyone knows the chippy is also an avid four-wheel driver

Toyota Prado GXL custom review
The best way to know how your fourby works is to do the mods yourself.

Toyota FJ Cruiser custom review
A 4×4 newbie opts for an FJ Cruiser.

Rated recovery points explained
To handle the enormous load forces involved in a winch or snatch-strap recovery, you’ll need a rated recovery point.

2017 Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Professional crosses the Simpson Desert
Crossing the Simpson Desert in Mercedes-Benz’s G-Wagen.

JeepKonection Jeep Wrangler with Hemi V8 custom review
Happiness is a Hemi V8, and this engine conversion will put a smile on the dial of any Jeep Wrangler driver.

What to pack in a 4×4 toolbox
A well-prepared traveller maintains a well-stocked toolbox.

2008 Toyota Troop Carrier custom review
To create the perfect remote- area tourer, it’s best to start with a clean sheet of paper.

Cape Otway, VIC
Tracing the coast south-west from Melbourne leads to the magnificent Cape Otway.

Patriot Campers’ LC79 6×6 review
The team at Patriot Campers cranked the wild dial to 11 when it pieced this 6×6 Land Cruiser together.

2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class X250d: First Drive
Our first drive of the X-Class ute impresses but leaves plenty of unanswered questions.

Yunta to Hawker, SA
It’s worth adding a couple of days to the itinerary by taking the scenic route to the Flinders Ranges.

Cream cheese and blueberry rollups recipe
A delicious dessert that’ll please both the old and young.

New 4×4 gear from Opposite Lock, Ironman 4×4, Waeco and more!
New gear this week includes a rear step towbar, an instant awning an outdoor chair and a fridge/freezer.

The Somme, France
Touring the 4×4 tracks in the Somme region 100 years since the Australian Imperial Force participated in the battle of all battles from 1916-18.

Armoured Range Rover custom review
Forget crash-test results, or how many airbags your truck has, because you’re looking at the safest SUV on the planet. And we’ve driven it.

Lees Ferry at the Grand Canyon, USA
Ron ticks Lees Ferry off his bucket list

VR46 Ford Ranger driven: video
We punt the Valentino Rossi-approved VR46 Ford Ranger

Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series custom review
Recovery vehicle, tow truck, test bed, long-distance tourer, work truck and family hack — this Cruiser can cope with it all

2017 Holden Colorado Storm arrives
A Storm rolls in at Holden.

The world’s highest and lowest 4WD tracks
The highs and lows of four-wheel driving.