ARB Old Man Emu release 200 Series LandCruiser GVM upgrade
ARB via Old Man Emu has released a brand-new GVM upgrade for 200 Series LandCruisers (up to 4015kg – Stage Two) with the original Stage One upgrade continuing. The 200 Series LandCruiser is one of the most popular touring vehicles…
Adventure Cinema: Five on Friday – January 24
With the week grinding to a tediously slow halt, we’ve picked five videos to make your Friday go just that little bit faster. Now, put on your headphones and look serious…like you would if you were using Excel. That way…
Thousands of NL Pajeros to be crushed?
Mitsubishi is planning to buy back thousands of 1996 – 2000 model NL Pajeros because of a faulty airbag inflator that can’t be replaced. In a decision that is likely to cost millions, Mitsubishi Motors has announced it will buy…
Jaguar Land Rover morphable car seat makes you think you’re walking while driving
Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a morphable car seat that makes the occupant feel like they’re walking to improve health and wellbeing on long stints behind the wheel. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has developed a morphable seat which it claims…
Belmont Wetlands State Park beach permits suspended until after Australia Day weekend
The Belmont Wetlands State Park in NSW has limited beach permits for the Australia Day long weekend to current pass holders and had considered closing the park completely. Belmont Wetlands State Park announced through its Facebook page yesterday (16 January)…
ACCC fines 4WD Supacentre for misleading pricing
The ACCC has fined 4WD Supacentre $63,000 for alleged misleading ‘was/now’ pricing, hitting them with five infringement notices. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued 4WD Supacentre with five infringement notices for allegedly misleading consumers about the ‘was/now’…
2020 Dometic CFX3 Fridge/Freezer range on-sale now from $1249
The latest generation of Dometic’s CFX series fridge/freezers has been released with prices starting from $1249. The latest-generation Dometic CFX3 fridge-freezer range has hit the market with Dometic claiming its updated range is the result of extensive market research. According…
Holden Colorado and Trailblazer Storm special editions released
Holden has released special edition ‘Storm’ variants of the Colorado and Trailblazer, but don’t get too excited. Holden is looking to get a piece of the ‘sticker pack’ market with the release of the Colorado and Trailblazer Storm variants. According…
ARB offers front-axle-load increase via Old Man Emu
ARB has released new front-axle-load upgrades which increase carrying capacity by 170kg via a certified Old Man Emu suspension kit for Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and LandCruiser (200 and 79). With the crackdown on overloaded vehicles, it’s vital to keep…
2019 Suzuki Jimny Long-Term Review
We have three months with the 2019 Suzuki Jimny to work out whether tiny-tot, retro-looking off-roader can cut it as a daily-driver and weekend warrior. What are we testing? 2019 Suzuki Jimny (automatic) Who’s running it? The whole team Why…
ARB Zero Fridge Freezer released at SEMA…on-sale here in January 2020
ARB has launched its new dual-zone Zero Fridge Freezer at the SEMA show overnight; it’ll be on-sale Down Under in January 2020. Amongst dune-jumping concept vehicles and electrified muscle cars, ARB has revealed its newest product the Zero Fridge Freezer…
Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept – Will it make the Raptor shudder?
The Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept has been revealed at SEMA overnight, and we think it makes the Navara Warrior look like a sticker pack. Nissan recently revealed its Australian-designed and developed Navara N-Trek Warrior to try and steal the…
Pat’s heading to the Perth 4WD Show to reveal his Ultimate Amarok
Pat’s heading to the Perth 4WD Show in November to reveal his Ultimate Amarok project vehicle. Pat Callinan (of MR 4X4) fame has chosen the Perth 4WD Show to reveal his Ultimate Amarok project vehicle. Running from the 8th-10th November…
Counterfeit parts found in 60% of online searches
Up to 60% of online search results connect customers with counterfeit products according to new research by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). New research from the FCAI reveals 60% of online searches connect consumers with counterfeit products. The…
Big Red Jack Product Recall
Six Big Red Jacks recalled because of potential to collapse when used, the products were sold in-store and online. An immediate product recall has been issued for six Big Red Jacks produced and sold between 1 May 2018 to 26…