Isaac Bober
Patriot Campers X3 hybrid camper trailer on-sale now from $69,990
The Patriot Campers X3 is now available for order ahead of its Australian launch in March and is the first hybrid camper trailer the brand has built. Well-known Aussie off-road camper and 4X4 brand, Patriot Campers, has announced the release…
Two Unimogs driven up the world’s tallest volcano
Merc’s monster off-roader has made it to the top of the world’s highest volcano (and it’s active) and set a new world altitude record for a driven vehicle. The Mercedes-Benz Unimog is one of those mental off-road vehicles that’d be…
Mahindra Roxor gets new face after Jeep lawsuit
Following a lawsuit from Jeep in 2019 challenging Mahindra over the front-end design of the Roxor, a refreshed Mahindra Roxor has been revealed. After being slapped with a cease and desist order in the US last year, Mahindra has redesigned the front-end of…
Suzuki Jimny to remain on-sale in Europe in “very limited numbers” in 2020…
Suzuki UK has responded to speculation the Jimny will be pulled from sale in Europe, stating it will remain on-sale this year in “very limited numbers”. Following media speculation last week that the Suzuki Jimny would be pulled from sale…
Iceland’s Arctic Trucks and Nissan reveal 2020 Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32
The updated 2020 Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 has been revealed in the UK boasting some tasty bits including 31.6-inch rubber and tweaked Bilstein suspension. Nissan in Europe has worked with Icealand’s Arctic Truck before and the latest version of the Navara Off-Roader AT32 is probably the best yet –…
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service focussing on re-opening most popular parks after bush fires…but be patient
Both National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Forestry Corporation are working towards a progressive re-opening of the most popular parks in NSW with safety the primary concern. The National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Corporation are working towards…
2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Manual Detailed
The 2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Manual has been detailed ahead of its launch next month and VW has detailed its four-wheel drive setup. If you’ve been following news about the Amarok V6 manual then you’ll know it’s been available in…
Europe to stop selling Suzuki Jimny? Report
Reports have emerged that Suzuki has issued a stop-sales order for the Jimny in Europe because of stringent emissions laws coming into effect in 2021. Europe is getting stricter with new vehicle-based emissions laws coming into effect in 2021 that…
Volkswagen Amarok V6 Manual Core Enduro priced from $48,990 driveaway
The Volkswagen Amarok V6 Manual won’t launch until next month but the VW website is already carrying an offer for the ‘special’ Amarok V6 Core Enduro variant. The Volkswagen Amarok V6 Manual will launch in Australia next month but Volkswagen…
GMC Yukon beats Rivian to market with 180-degree turn function
GM is keeping quiet about a design feature in the 2021 GMC Yukon that allows it to perform a controlled 180-degree turn via what’s been tagged the ‘Hurricane Turn’. According to US media site, Motor Trend, the 2021 GMC Yukon…
All-new Toyota LandCruiser 300 to drop V8 for V6 hybrid…
The all-new Toyota LandCruiser 300 is expected to be unveiled in August this year with its V8 dropped in favour of a more-powerful hybrid powertrain. There’s been talk of the next-generation Toyota LandCruiser 300 for some time now but it’s…
Oops. Mopar reveals Jeep Wrangler Rubicon PHEV details
Jeep showed off its all-new Wrangler Rubicon PHEV (4Xe) at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas but it didn’t give anything away, unfortunately it seems that Mopar spilt the beans. Jeep is pushing hard to include electrified drivetrains…
2020 Ford Bronco tested off-road
The 2020 Ford Bronco will be revealed around the middle of this year with Ford releasing an official teaser video showing a prototype Bronco being tested off-road. The internet is literally on tender hooks waiting for the release of the…
Ford Ranger Raptor V8 engine swap… really?
The Internet is frothing over a report that offered no supporting material for its claim that Ford would soon release a limited-edition, engine-swapped Ranger Raptor V8. And it got us thinking. The Interweb has gone properly silly after Wheels released…
Is it illegal to use a UHF while driving?
It’s illegal to use a mobile phone while driving, we all know that, but there seems to be some confusion around whether it’s also illegal to use a UHF while driving. There’s no doubt that distracted driving is dangerous. And…
