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Land Rover Defender goes topless in bespoke coachbuild

Land Rover Defender will go topless in 2022, but only in very limited numbers

How to secure a load with straps and ratchets
Gear

How to secure a load with straps and ratchets

Securing a load is a serious matter, for the safety of your precious cargo and for the motorists behind

Hayman Reese celebrates its 70th anniversary
Gear

Hayman Reese celebrates its 70th anniversary

The famous Aussie towing brand hits a milestone birthday, celebrating seven decades at the forefront of towing technology and solutions

News

2023 SsangYong Musso: SUV said to reclaim badge

The Musso could return as a four-wheel-drive wagon to fight the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest

2001 Nissan Patrol long-termer
Reviews

2001 Nissan Patrol long-term review

Ron’s trusty old steed continues to prove its sturdiness despite its age

News

2022 Isuzu D-Max drive-away price increased as rebates dropped

Former entry-level variant’s list price unchanged, but drive-away cost increases

How to use traction boards
Recovery

How to use traction boards

Deano explains how to use recovery boards to extract your vehicle from a stuck situation, when you’re on your own

OzTrail Ignite 1000L Rechargeable Speaker Lantern
Gear

Camping with OzTrail’s new Ignite Speaker Lantern

OzTrail’s latest addition to its lantern range comes with a Bluetooth stereo, so we took a pair to the bush

Outdoors

New camping products from OzTrail

Tents, chairs, tables and camp accessories from the team at OzTrail

Companion products
Outdoors

New camping products from Companion and Campfire

A selection of new products to make camp life more comfortable

1976 Toyota LandCruiser FJ40 long-termer
Reviews

1976 FJ40 in the 4X4 Australia long-term shed

Woody lives a childhood dream, by snaring an FJ40

2014 Toyota Hilux SR5 custom 4x4
Custom 4x4s

SR5 Hilux taken to the limit

This Hilux proves if it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing

News

Nissan Patrol 70th Anniversary Edition unveiled for the Middle East

The left-hand drive Patrol has been updated for 2022 with a special new version

News

2022 Ford Everest spied after bush bashing with Ranger Raptor – UPDATE

The Everest has been spotted yet again, as production nears

Projecta 12v system installation
Gear

Projecta 12-volt system installed

The first step when setting up a new 4×4 for off-road adventures is fitting a quality 12-volt system

News

Jeep showcases new Off-Road Locator and other future tech features

The latest innovations include an augmented reality head-up display and dataless vehicle-to-vehicle communication

News

2022 Ford Everest imagined: Turbo-diesel V6 could become a LandCruiser alternative – UPDATE

Ford’s Ranger-based Everest wagon is set to shake up the four-wheel-drive category

4×4 Comparisons

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara v Nissan Patrol Ti-L comparison

It’s a clash of the titans, as Nissan’s V8 patrol takes on Toyota’s new V6 LandCruiser

Tundra Limited
News

Toyota says it ‘won’t rule out’ bringing LHD models like the Tundra to Australia

Could Toyota’s full-size pick-up ever reach Australian shores? Execs remain tight-lipped on the possibility

2023 Volkswagen Amarok design sketch
News

Next-gen VW Amarok to launch early 2023

Sketches released of the Ford Ranger-influenced 2023 VW Amarok

News

2022 Tank 500 HEV hybrid revealed, as turbo V6 begins production

Despite strong demand for the V6-powered Tank 500 in its native China, GWM has revealed a new four-cylinder hybrid model

2021 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior
Reviews

2021 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior review

Premcar waves its wand over the Navara PRO-4X and the result is a massive transformation.

Ford Ranger versus Toyota Hilux
Opinion

Ford versus Toyota battle rages in to new territory

Ranger and Hilux have been long-time rivals at the top of 4×4 dual-cab ute sales, so what has Toyota in store with Hilux to combat the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger?

2021 Custom 4x4 of the year winner revealed
News

2021 Custom 4X4 of the Year winner revealed

Votes have been tallied and the people want V8 power!