Custom Toyota Landcruiser

Best utes for tradies
Here is how to pick the right ute for real trade work

Isuzu MU-X buyers offered three years free scheduled servicing in limited-time deal
Isuzu is offering three years of free scheduled servicing on new MU-X models to help ease financial pressure on buyers

Mitsubishi Pajero nameplate to return after five-year hiatus
Mitsubishi has confirmed the Pajero nameplate will return, set for a global reveal at a world premiere later this year

Ford resets Ranger and Everest for 2026: New styling, engine shake-up and added variants
Bi-turbo diesel is dropped as Ford reshapes its 4×4 range and expands V6 availability across more models

2026.5 Ford Everest and Ranger single-turbo: First drive impressions
Ford’s updated Everest gets its first on-road drive, revealing how the new single-turbo diesel performs in real-world conditions

Denza B5 and B8 receive free OTA update, improving towing and off-road capability
Denza has rolled out a free OTA update for the B5 and B8 in Australia, adding towing and off-road upgrades

Complete guide to 12V LED strip lights for camping and 4WD setups
Simple, low-draw LED strip lighting that instantly upgrades visibility and usability across your 4WD camping setup after dark.

ARB front-end upgrade for our 2026 HiLux build
Our 2026 HiLux gets its first major upgrade with an ARB bull bar, winch, lighting and underbody protection package

Prado GX vs Altitude: Is the flagship worth the extra money?
Is the Prado Altitude worth the premium, or does the GX make more sense as a smarter base for building a proper 4×4?

V8 to the limit: A hardcore 79 Series on 37s
This LandCruiser rides tall, but every inch is fully legal, thanks to an approved lift and tyre package engineered for compliance

Six-month update: The real-world verdict on the 70 Series Store upgrades
Tilpa to Fraser Island in our project 79 Series. Here’s how the 70 Series Store upgrades held up

Ford Ranger custom builds: From overland tourers to hardcore off-road weapons
Australia’s Ranger scene has evolved rapidly over the years, with owners continually expanding what the platform is capable of

Jimny Rhino edition teased by Suzuki Australia
Tongue-in-cheek “spy” shots tease a Jimny with Rhino branding

BYD Shark range expansion on the cards for Australia
BYD is considering further expansion of its Shark 6 line-up in Australia, with strong local demand pushing new variants of the plug-in hybrid ute onto the table

2026 Ford F-150 Lariat SWB off-road review
Ford’s updated F-150 Lariat shows how a full-size pick-up can balance big towing capability with genuine everyday comfort

Automotive legend Allan Gray inducted into Australian Auto Aftermarket Hall of Fame
The 92-year-old LandCruiser legend has been recognised for a career spanning nearly eight decades in Australia’s aftermarket industry

GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV gets Aussie tuning update
The Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV has been updated with Australia-specific suspension and steering tuning

Towing weights explained: What tare, payload, GVM and GCM actually mean
Translating towing terminology! Everything you need to know about vehicle weights

Toyota to offer factory HiLux GVM upgrade in Australia
Factory-fitted upgrade boosts HiLux payload by up to 435kg while retaining full warranty

Upper Control Arms: The essential guide for modern 4×4 suspension lifts
Why upper control arms are essential for correcting geometry, restoring alignment, and maintaining safe handling on lifted modern IFS 4x4s

GWM returns to Taklimakan Rally with three-model Tank assault
GWM fields three TANK-badged factory entries across nearly 8000km of brutal terrain

Toyota HiLux custom builds: Modified 4×4 setups and touring rigs
From extreme off-road rock crawlers to capable touring rigs, these HiLux builds showcase the full range of modifications and how they’re used in real-world conditions

Ranger PHEV update coming later this year, set to undercut the BYD Shark on price
2026 Ford Ranger PHEV slated for Q3 arrival with a new entry-level XL variant priced to take on the BYD Shark

Ram adds entry-level Express Black Edition to 1500 range
Ram’s new MY26 1500 Express Black Edition brings the Hurricane inline-six to a lower price point, landing in Australian showrooms from June 2026