The Americans aren’t as fond of diesel as we are, so this unit is getting petrol power under the bonnet. It’s a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-banger, which uses Ford’s ‘Ecoboost’ nomenclature. It’s also used in the Focus RS and Mustang, where…
A 4-week journey through the most popular destinations in Australia. We all know the benefits of travel. Done well, it’s restorative, experiential and life changing. Done badly, it reminds us of how great couches and TV are. It can be…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE This isn’t a new topic, but it is one I’m sure nearly all of you have thought about at one time or another. Should I keep my older 4X4 running,…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE “A water rat caused $3,500 damage to my brand new 4X4 and nearly ruined our trip…” You won’t hear about this often; in fact most people I tell this story…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE STEVE’S NAVARA 550 STX Steve picked up his 2012 Navara early on in 2014 – for the other half to run as her daily drive. On the weekends however it…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE With fantastic bush camping, a place like ‘The Gorge’ has everything on offer. It caters for people with highly modified trucks through to tourers towing caravans; everyone can have…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The solar-powered Suzuki that set a world record. How did this cute electric beasty spark into life though? If anyone said that they saw a solar-charged, battery-powered, 27-year-old Suzuki climbing…
Cook your food and charge your phone with sticks and leaves? Tell us more! Every now and then, I see a product I simply have to have. The BioLite 2 stove is one such product, and so far it has…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The first look at the new line of premium fridges. The portable fridge market is getting exciting. Just about every accessory manufacture has its own version and Opposite Lock is…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Who would have thought that a can of ale could enhance Australia’s favourite bird? Drunken chicken indeed. Ingredients 1-1.4kg chicken 1 can of beer 1 tablespoon each…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Yes, it’s not a real 4WD sort of thing. And the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk probably doesn’t rate as a ‘real’ 4X4 at all. But, regardless, 522kW of power demands your…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE It’s been spied, it’s been leaked, it’s been video-ed. We already know a fair bit about the new Jimny, but thanks to CarAdvice.com.au we can now say it’s going…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE 7 lessons you need to learn from my (expensive) mistake By now you might have seen me go on about my GQ Patrol. It’s been one of the biggest projects…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE A big number: 165,797. More than the entire population of Cairns. That’s how many 4X4 utes were sold this year. They’re incredibly popular. And while everyone’s driving one, manufacturers are…
What you need to know about planning the most dangerous solo adventure CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Get the logistics right or the headline ‘Idiot found dead doing what he loved’ will be splashed across…
