Wes Whitworth
Wanna go off-road racing… and take the kids along for the ride? You need to get the Boot!
The SCG Boot is a road-legal Baja 1000 weapon for the budding off-road racer… and there’s even a four-door family version for those with kids! Here’s the perfect Weird Wednesday vehicle for budding off-road racers: the SCG Boot. This epic…
Weird Wednesday: Avtoros Shaman
For this week’s Weird Wednesday we present the mighty 8X8 Avtoros Shaman. The Russian Avtoros Shaman 8X8 has been doing the rounds on the internet lately and we thought it would make for a classic Weird Wednesday vehicle. You can…
Take your 4X4 to Tasmania… for free!
Free 4X4 travel on the Spirit of Tasmania between 1 March 2021 and 30 June 2021. That’s right! Free 4X4 travel to Tasmania! In a move set to increase Tasmanian tourism, the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme is being…
Industry interview: Terry Jurgens – Ultra Vision Lighting
An in-depth interview with Terry Jurgens, the man behind Aussie driving light manufacturer Ultra Vision Lighting. Yes, we do make some 4X4 accessories in Australia still, including Ultra Vision Lighting products. We sit down with Terry Jurgens to learn a…
Industry interview: Brad Bernard – Outback Armour suspension
Outback Armour suspension is now well established in Australia. We sat down with Brad Bernard to learn a bit more about the company. Unsealed 4X4: Outback Armour has been well established within the suspension market for nearly a decade now.…
Beach permit cameras installed at Teewah Beach
Cameras that check whether you have a valid beach permit have been set up at the entrances to Teewah Beach, within the Cooloola Recreation Area in Queensland. The new cameras on Teewah Beach have been set up in a bid…
Why you need to check your insurance before the holidays
The borders are open after a shocking 2020 and we’re all itching to get away, but make sure you check your insurance before you head bush these holidays. Itching to get away after a year of lockdowns? Make sure you…
Redarc releases new BCDC bracket range
Redarc continues to expand its BCDC mounting-bracket range, releasing two new models of the Australian-made brackets. The mounting brackets, that suit the Redarc BCDC range, assist with the installation of the units at the front of the vehicle, ensuring they…
Fraser Island fires worsen
In a turn for the worse, the fires currently ravaging Fraser Island have ramped up, causing an emergency warning to be issued for those in Happy Valley. The fires, that have been burning on Fraser Island for more than seven…
Toyota HiLux and Fortuner recall over faulty brake system
Toyota has issued a recall for some of its HiLux and Fortuner models over a faulty brake system, relating to the brake booster failing. The recall, which affects nearly 24,000 vehicles within the HiLux and Fortuner ranges, relates to safety…
Lift the new Land Rover Defender for less than $100
In a rather ingenious (if obvious) idea from Lucky8, you can now lift your brand-spanking new Land Rover Defender for under 100 dollarydoos. More than a few modifications to our four-wheel drives these days come at the expense of tricking…
Isuzu D-MAX/Mazda BT-50 to halt production for up to three months
Isuzu and Mazda are looking at a three-month halt in vehicle production for the D-MAX and BT-50 due to Covid-19. From what we’ve been able to ascertain, the production halt has come about as a supplier of ‘unique powertrain components’…
5 things you may not have known about tyres…
More goes into your off-road rubber than you’d think – here are 5 things that you may not know about tyres. 1 Modern Tyre Design Came From a 1920’s American Butcher Ever felt that your own genius was so far…
Reviewed: RotaBBQ
Wes puts the RotaBBQ to the test as a neat little portable cooking option. More and more often these days, you’ll find campsites with signs everywhere declaring fires must be in those dodgy provided firepits or within self-contained stove type…
Bush Cooking: Choc-Banana spring-rolls
Here’s a nice easy bush (and home!) recipe to get your tummy grumbling and help you get through hump day! If you manage to knock a set of these up tonight, make sure you drop us a photo on Facebook…
