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Turbo-diesel performance upgrades

How can you make more power from your turbo-diesel engine safely and reliably? We interview two qualified mechanics who specialise in diesel tuning, to give us the good oil on diesel performance upgrades

Jeep Wrangler 4xe
News

Jeep to reveal electrification plans on 4xe Day, Sep 8

Jeep to reveal its roadmap towards the incoming electric age on 4xe Day, tomorrow

Custom 4x4s

Legacy Classic Trucks’ Power Wagons

If you want the look of a classic 4×4 truck without the hassles of an old truck, then a Legacy Trucks Power Wagon could be the truck for you

Wheels & Tyres

New MAXXIS tyres and ROH Wheels for our Isuzu MU-X build

MAXXIS RAZR AT811 tyres on ROH wheels sets off our MU-X build

News

Ute sales, August 2022: Toyota HiLux again beats new Ranger

The HiLux dominates August sales as it easily fends off a challenge from the new Ranger.

Explore

NSW-SA-QLD: Broken Hill to Cameron Corner

There is no better place to start a desert adventure than the far western NSW mining city of Broken Hill, the ‘capital of the outback’

Toyota LandCruiser 300
Opinion

Should Toyota bring the petrol-powered 300 Series to Australia?

The petrol-powered 300 sold overseas makes a compelling argument for performance-oriented buyers

4×4 Comparisons

2023 Ford F-150 vs 2023 Toyota Tundra comparison: Spec battle!

With the announcement that Ford and Toyota will be offering the F-150 and Tundra in right-hand drive, we compare their specs to see how they both stack up

News

Ranger Raptor: Ford open to racing potential

Ford’s Australian arm has confirmed it’s looking with interest at the idea of fielding its new Ranger Raptor hero in the off-road racing world

Gear

Bendix Ultimate 4WD brake upgrade kit tested

With 160,000km on the clock, it was time to perform some maintenance on the FJ Cruiser – starting with a brake upgrade from Bendix

Opinion

Australia’s permit system needs an overhaul

Have you applied for a permit in Australia recently? Ron reckons it’s bureaucracy gone mad

Gear

The 9 Best Underbody Protection Kits in Australia

We have sourced aftermarket armourers for the 9 best underbody protection kits for 4x4s available in Australia

Gear

The Best Sleeping Bags in Australia

Not all sleeping bags are the same so we’ve taken the headache of deciding which is right for you with the 8 best on-sale in Australia

Road Tests

GQ Patrol in the 4X4 Australia shed

Another addition to the 4×4 shed is the cheapest GQ Patrol found on Facebook Marketplace

4×4 Comparisons

2022 Lexus LX600 vs Toyota LandCruiser LC300 comparison review

Toyota’s long-awaited Landcruiser 300 has a dizygotic twin but is the Lexus LX a costly exercise in badge-engineering or an informed alternative?

Custom 4x4s

Lee Kernaghan’s dual-cab LandCruiser 79 Series

There is a sweet rhythm to Lee Kernaghan’s dual-cab Cruiser, from Toyota bullbar and winch up front through to the Hayman Reese tow bar down back

4×4 Comparisons

2022 Dual-Cab Ute Comparison: The tow test (and those left behind)

We put the new Ford Ranger up against other popular dual-cabs to see who is the dual-cab tow king!

Explore WA

A south west odyssey: Hopetoun to Esperance, WA

From Hopetoun to Esperance and through to the Duke of Orleans Bay, this stretch of coast makes for a rollicking beach adventure along the edge of Western Australia’s south-west…

Gear

Chassis control systems explained

All of today’s new 4x4s come with electronic control systems that play a huge part in how well the 4×4 in question performs off road

Custom 4x4s

Once-in-a-lifetime 79 Series LandCruiser

Move over big city lights, Gen Z are more interested in bulldust and campfires

BioLite 2 campstove
Gear

Tested: BioLite 2 Campstove

Loaded with cool features and tech, the BioLite 2 looks great on paper, but is it any good in the real world?

Reviews

2022 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ review

Compelling price tag makes the 2022 Triton GLX+ hard to ignore

News

TJM reveals accessories and pricing for 2023 Ford Ranger

New protection and performance gear from TJM future-proofs the new 2023 Ford Ranger

How to pack a 4x4
Gear

How to expertly pack a 4×4

How to safely, securely and smartly pack gear in to your vehicle