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2025 RAM 2500 and 3500 HD launch review

Bigger is better with US trucks, and the HD line of Ram trucks proves to be the go-to for big loads

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EvaKool’s Prado fuses retro styling with serious off-road ability

This Prado showcases top-tier products and innovative 4×4 engineering

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2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon review: Tackling trails in the updated off-road icon

Jeep Australia has cut the price and boosted the standard equipment in the Gladiator Rubicon, so we grabbed one for a week to see if it still lives up to its formidable reputation

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How the new Toyota LandCruiser FJ stacks up against the Prado and 300 Series

Toyota has released key specs for its upcoming FJ, and we’ve compared it with its larger Prado and 300 Series siblings

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Spec battle: Ram 1500 Rebel vs Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 vs Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tundra

A side-by-side spec showdown including towing, payload, off-road geometry and more!

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2026 Mazda BT-50 XS 2.2L review

Mazda follows Isuzu’s lead and offers a new 2.2-litre engine and eight-speed transmission option to its BT-50 ute line-up

Custom 4x4s

This tough Ranger Wildtrak is in a class of its own

A Ranger build that strays from the usual accessories and modifications resulting in the creation of a unique tough tourer

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2026 Isuzu D-MAX AND MU-X 2.2L review

Isuzu has just dropped a 2.2-litre engine into the D-MAX and MU-X to meet new emissions regulations. We drive it to see if it’s any good

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Pre-production drive: 2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid

The Performance Hybrid is set to go on sale in 2026. We took a pre-production version for a quick drive

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Nissan Patrol history: 60 Series, MQ, GQ, GU, Y62 and Y63

An in-depth look at the Patrol’s long and proud history

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Tour-ready Hilux: Lifted, turbocharged, and street legal

This Hilux pairs a four-inch lift and upgraded turbo with a modular Alu-Cab setup for comfortable off-road touring

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Can the Navara PRO-4X Warrior tow a camper and tackle tough Aussie tracks? We found out

Top-spec Navara put to the test towing an Offline Domino camper

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2025 Lexus LX600 Overtrail review: Where luxury meets capability

Lexus has expanded its 2025 LX line-up with the new Overtrail variant, offered in petrol or diesel. We tested the LX600 Overtrail to see how it stacks up

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Beauty contest: Kia Tasman SX vs Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R

They won’t win any beauty pageants, but the Tasman SX and Triton GLX-R have plenty to offer tradies, tourers and families alike

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First drive: All-New MGU9 enters Australia’s dual-cab contest

MG has joined Australia’s toughest segment with a bold dual-cab. We sample it on a short off-road drive

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2025 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R quick review

The GLX-R balances competent on-road driving and off-road ability at a competitive mid-spec price

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2025 Mazda BT-50 GT long-term review

We’ve added an updated BT-50 to the shed and loaded it up with factory-backed accessories

Custom 4x4s

Video: Jimny challenges 79 Series in David vs Goliath showdown

See how a Jimny tackles the trails alongside a 79 Series, in this ultimate off-road showdown

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Review: RAM 1500 Rebel brings tougher off-road edge to Aussie line-up

The new RAM 1500 Rebel arrives as a factory-backed, off-road-focused option with serious towing ability

Custom 4x4s

Classic LandCruiser 80 Series transformed into a V8-powered farm truck

Few Toyota 4x4s tick work-and-play boxes like this one-off VDJ-powered 80 Series trayback

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Kia Tasman vs Ford Ranger: Can the newcomer topple the king?

How does Kia’s all-new Tasman measure up against the hugely popular Ford Ranger Wildtrak?

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Heavyweight fight: GMC Yukon Denali vs Nissan Patrol Ti-L

In a battle of the big wagons, we pitch the new GMC Yukon Denali against the recently updated Nissan Patrol Y62

Custom 4x4s

Classic 1969 Ford Bronco reborn as a Coyote-powered off-road beast

This classic 1969 Ford Bronco has been transformed into a Coyote-powered off-road beast, with modern suspension and a custom interior

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Isuzu D-MAX Blade vs Toyota HiLux GR Sport: Which flagship ute tows and tours better?

D-MAX Blade takes on HiLux GR Sport in a showdown to see which ute is best for towing and touring