Outback tested: ARB Intensity Solis and AR40 combo
The ARB Intensity Solis and AR40 light bar find a home on the front of Blerto’s Toyota HiLux, and he reckons it’s the perfect lighting setup for his rig. Words & photos: Ian Bellert The launch last year of the…
Toyota hands back more than $18M in JobKeeper payments
Toyota Australia has confirmed that it will return JobKeeper payments received in 2020 following a strong sales performance in late-2020. As a result of a bumper new vehicle sales performance in the final quarter of 2020, Toyota Australia has announced…
Video: Deep Cycle Systems driving on Fraser Island’s ecologically sensitive dunes
Video footage has emerged of the Toyota Fortuner owned by Deep Cycle Systems driving over vegetated frontal dunes and turtle nesting sites in a bid to beat the tides on Fraser Island. The YouTube footage of Deep Cycle Systems (DCS)…
New 2023 Ford Ranger spied in US
The new 2023 Ford Ranger has been caught on camera in the US undergoing testing. US-based website Ford Authority has published spy shots of a next-gen 2023 Ford Ranger prototype undergoing road testing in the States. Although the vehicle in…
OUTBACK GOURMET: SPICY MEATLOAF
Try out this delicious recipe for spicy meatloaf the next time you’re out in the bush… or even at home! Mince is one of those wonderful products that can be turned into so many different dishes, and at around $12/kg…
From Alpine NSW to the Victorian High Country
Join us on an epic high-altitude adventure from Alpine NSW to the Victorian High Country. From Mount Kosciuszko to beers at the Dargo Hotel, come with us on a trip from Alpine NSW to the Victorian High Country, with some…
Custom Ford Ranger built for the big lap
Okay, so how do you make a custom Ford ranger suitable for the big lap when it runs the 2.2L four-pot? Here’s how… This custom Ford Ranger from the Unsealed 4X4 Vault is unusual in that it runs the 2.2L…
Gear test: Safari ARMAX snorkel
The factory raised-air intake on this Troopie gets the flick in favour of a Safari ARMAX snorkel to make sure the diesel doesn’t ingest any dust or water. Words and photos: Mark Allen Why fit a Safari ARMAX snorkel to…
CUSTOM GU Patrol – Perfect XCAPE
Loaded with carbon-fibre goodies this custom GU Patrol is certainly an eye-catcher, and it could even have some devout Toyota fans leaning for the other camp. Words and images by Chris Blakemore The attention to detail on this trick-looking custom…
Gear test: VRS 9500lb Winch
There’s nothing like the notorious Blue Mountains ‘Spanish Steps’ in the wet to put the VRS 9500lb winch through its paces. Words: Bill Callinan Photos: Harry Armstrong and BC A veritable glut of electric winches floods the market nowadays, so…
Custom Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
This Custom Jeep Wrangler Rubicon build has produced one of Australia’s toughest (legal) touring-capable SWB Jeeps. This custom Jeep Wrangler Rubicon from the Unsealed 4X4 vault might seem like a strange choice as a remote outback touring vehicle, but stay…
Isuzu UTE Australia’s $100k Christmas donation
Isuzu UTE Australia has made a $100k donation to charities in much-needed Christmas boost for Aussie families doing it tough. An Isuzu UTE Australia donation is a definite good-news story at a time when we could all do with a…
Here are some beaut last-minute Christmas gifts from ARB
ARB has released a range of new products that would make ideal Christams gifts for the four-wheel drive enthusiasts in your family. ARB has unveiled a bunch of nifty new accessories just in time for Christmas. Horizon Lights The new…
Gear test: Uniden Dash View 30R dashcam
For those who don’t have a lot of dash space the Uniden Dash View 30R could be the perfect dash cam. Words & photos: Ray Cully Why would you want to fit a Uniden Dash View 30R… or any other…
Outback Gourmet: Camp oven pizza
Camp oven Pizza, you ask? Yes! It is totally possible to make a pizza in a camp oven, and as I have as yet to meet anyone who doesn’t like the humble meal it is a winner with everyone. From…