Dean Mellor
Contactless New Car Buying. The end of dealerships?
Contactless new car buying method introduced by Jeep Australia could spell the end for new car dealerships as we know them. Jeep Virtual Demo is described as a virtual vehicle demonstration experience that allows potential customers to remotely experience a…
How To Water Crossings Part 1
How To Water Crossings, Part 1 – Vehicle Preparation. Most smart four-wheel drivers will only attempt water crossings if they have to because, if it all goes wrong, it’ll likely be a very expensive lesson learnt. But sometimes you’ve just…
Isuzu resumes production in Thailand
Isuzu resumes production in Thailand and the new MY2020 D-MAX ute is still expected in Australian showrooms in July this year. Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has announced that D-MAX and MU-X production has resumed in Thailand and that all Australian…
Update: NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn
Update: NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn… temporarily. Further to the story published on 29 April, 2020 on Unsealed 4X4 titled NSW Limits GVM Upgrades Without Industry Consultation, Transport for NSW has decided to withdraw GVM upgrade changes outlined in Vehicle…
Recall: Atem Power 3000kg Hi Lift Farm Jack
The ACCC has issued a recall on the Atem Power 3000kg Hi Lift Farm Jack. It’s no secret that Hi-Lift jacks can be extremely useful devices when you’re out four-wheel driving, but they can also be dangerous if used incorrectly.…
New GVM upgrade kits from Terrain Tamer
Terrain Tamer and Multidrive Technology have developed a new range of vehicle-specific GVM upgrade kits. The new Terrain Tamer GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade kits have been developed to cater to popular 4×4 vehicles that are often pushed to their…
Throwback Thursday: Epic Cruisin’ Cruiser
In the third instalment of our Throwback Thursday series, we take a look at this uber-cool FJ45 Cruisin’ Cruiser. And it could be yours for just $27.5k… with a matching trailer! Owner Peter says the 1974-model Cruiser had absolutely zero…
ASV issues RAM 1500 Diesel Truck Recall
Recall issued on Ram 1500 Diesel Trucks. American Special Vehicles (ASV) has issued a recall on MY2014-2019 RAM 1500 Diesel Trucks due to a manufacturing defect in which the EGR cooler may crack, causing coolant to leak into the intake…
2020 Jeep Cherokee line-up gets new range-topping S-Limited
Not long after announcing a refreshed Grand Cherokee line-up for 2020, Jeep has now updated its Cherokee range. A new range-topping Cherokee S-Limited headlines the 2020 Cherokee line-up. This model features new body colour cladding, Granite Crystal seven-slot grille, Granite…
Custom Humvee rock crawler takes on Polaris RZR
Custom Humvee rock crawler takes on a Polaris RZR in the 100th episode of Dirt Every Day … and you can catch it for free! To celebrate the 100th episode of Dirt Every Day, MotorTrend has posted it on YouTube……
New car sales take worst hit since VFACTS records began!
New car sales take a massive hit in the face of COVID-19. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has just released its VFACTS report on new-car sales for April 2020 and the results represent “the largest single decrease of…
Gear News: Projecta COMPAC Fast Chargers
The new range of Projecta COMPAC Fast Chargers add battery life to phones, laptops and GoPros. The new COMPAC Series 18W power banks are available in PB5 (5000mAh) and PB10 (10,000mAh) models, and they are claimed to feature the same…
Refreshed MY2020 Mahindra PikUp
Mahindra has updated its MY2020 PikUp headlined by a revised front-end and added features. The MY2020 Mahindra PikUp has been given a new signature grille, static bending projection headlights, LED DRLs (daytime running lights) and a new fog light assembly,…
Video: Evolution of the Ford Bronco
The new Ford Bronco might not be coming to Australia but for fans who like to reminisce, here’s a cool video depicting the evolution of the iconic off-roader. In just a minute and a half, the video shows just how…
Western Australians allowed to go camping
Western Australia has announced that locals are now able to camp again as of midday 1 May, 2020. Thanks to the success of social distancing, Western Australians are again able to access and camp in campgrounds within…
