A simple guide to soft shackles
We answer all your questions about soft shackles! What they are, how to use them, why they're safer and whether you can make your own.
Isaac Bober
2-stroke oil in diesel: let’s separate fact from fiction
Does adding 2-stroke oil to your diesel fuel really provide the lubrication your engine needs? Let's debunk this common myth and uncover the truth.
Everything you need to know about 4X4 roof racks…and why you could be overloaded
Ah, the romantic image of a long-distance touring 4X4: roof rack piled high with jerry cans, spare wheel, swag, awning, a big gear box and a row of driving lights. And probably much more. Don’t get me wrong, the roof…
Why Stop/Start is a dumb idea?
Stop/start has become a thing on modern vehicles to help reduce emissions and save fuel, but does it do that or is stop/start a dumb idea? Talk to four-wheel drivers about stop/start, and they’ll throw something at you, they hate…
Holden Colorado sells up a storm in March as new car market slumps
The new car market might have slumped by more than 17% in March, but the Holden Colorado sold up a storm finishing third in the 4X4 segment. Coronavirus is hitting everything hard with the new car market in March slumping…
Compared: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed Vs Ford Everest Titanium
Both share plenty of oily bits with their ute siblings and offer seven seats and genuine off-road ability, so which one should you go for? Ford Everest Titanium Specifications Price from $73,990+ORC Warranty five-years, unlimited kilometres Service Intervals 12 months, 15,000km Safety five-star ANCAP (2015) Engine 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel Power 157kW…
Isuzu Ute factory in Thailand to shut down…as coronavirus continues to impact automakers
Isuzu Ute will shut down its factory in Thailand, which produces vehicles for Australia, from 13-30 April amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Like many other vehicle makers around the world, Isuzu Ute Australia has announced the factory it sources its…
Suzuki Jimny five-door on the cards?
The Suzuki Jimny has been a runaway sales success in Australia and if news out of India is to be believed, a five-door version is on the way. The Suzuki Jimny has become one of the most sought-after new vehicles…
Land Rover deploys 160 vehicles for emergency services support
Jaguar and Land Rover have donated more than 160 vehicles around the world to support emergency services during the coronavirus crisis. With the global launch of the new Defender cancelled because of the coronavirus crisis, Land Rover has donated 27…
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series to run smaller 2.8 diesel?
Latest rumours suggest Toyota will drop the turbodiesel V8 from the LandCruiser 300 line-up and run a 2.8L instead. According to news from Japan’s Best Car magazine, a usually very reliable source of scoop information, Toyota will drop the turbodiesel…
Hot or Not? Lifted Porsche Cayenne ready for adventure
A first-generation Porsche Cayenne isn’t the first thing most of us think about when we’re after a cross-continent off-road, so is this Delta 4X4-tweaked Porsche Cayenne hot or not? For most Aussies, the idea of a continent-crushing off-roader is symbolised…
Tweaked 2020 Nissan Navara on-sale now
The mildly-tweaked 2020 Nissan Navara is on-sale now boasting NVH improvements across the range as well as safety updates. The 2020 Nissan Navara is on-sale now in Australia boasting a raft of NVH tweaks to improve passenger comfort. These include,…
Tasmania forcing non-essential travellers to self-quarantine from midnight (20th March)
The Tasmanian Government has announced it will, in essence, close its borders from midnight (20th March) to all non-essential travellers. Those that do visit will be forced to self-quarantine for 14 days. Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein has declared a state…
Peugeot Landtrek not for Australia…yet
Revealed in February and ear-marked for Sub-Saharan Africa and South America, Peugeot Australia has said the idea of the Peugeot Landtrek coming to Australia is “appealing”. The Peugeot Landtrek was revealed in February and while there was plenty of interest…
2022 Volkswagen Amarok teased
It’s only a sketch, so it’s highly unlikely the actual next-generation Amarok will look anywhere near this aggressive. Shown briefly last night at Volkswagen’s annual general meeting, the 2022 Volkswagen Amarok flashed up in the background while VW boss, Herbert…
