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Mercedes-Benz G 400 d: Old-school look with new-tech 243kW/700Nm diesel
Despite its old-school looks the Mercedes-Benz G 400 d is packed with new technology… and a potent 243kW/700Nm 3.0L six-cylinder turbo-diesel donk. The Mercedes-Benz G 400 d has joined the G-Wagen line-up alongside the potent petrol-V8 powered Mercedes-AMG G 63.…
Does Ford Ranger FX4 MAX live up to the off-road hype?
We get down and dirty with the new Ford Ranger FX4 MAX. Photos: Justin Walker & DM Okay keyboard warriors, we’ve heard you loud and clear, so let’s get the Ranger FX4 MAX decal set out of the way first.…
Ford Australia design studio gets massive investment
The Ford Australia design studio that was the birthplace of the Ranger and the Ranger Raptor has undergone a multi-million dollar upgrade, with more to come in 2021. The Melbourne-based Ford Australia design studio has undergone a $12 million upgrade,…
Defender V8: 0-100km/h in 5.2 sec & 240km/h top speed!
Land Rover has introduced a new Defender V8 that packs a 386kW supercharged engine for a 0-100km/h time of 5.2 seconds and a top-speed of 240km/h! Sometimes too much power is never enough, even for Defender drivers, so Land Rover…
200 Series LandCruiser Recall
Toyota has issued a recall on LandCruiser 200 Series wagons due to incorrect compliance labelling. Toyota Australia has initiated a Customer Service Exercise (CSE) or Recall Campaign to replace the compliance labels on 541 LandCruiser 200 Series wagons. According to…
Ineos Grenadier prototype production underway
Ineos has released a new video showing factory production of more than 80 Grenadier prototype vehicles destined for laboratory and real-world testing. The Ineos Grenadier 4X4 continues its march towards becoming a reality with the build of 80 ‘2B’ prototype…
Worksite-ready $48k (driveaway) Ford Ranger Tradie 4X4
Ford introduces limited-run Ford Ranger Tradie with 3.2L five-cylinder turbo-diesel and six-speed auto from $47,990 driveaway. For those who don’t want fancy stuff like carpet in their 4X4 ute, the new Ford Ranger Tradie is based on the vinyl-floored Ranger…
$65k Jeep Gladiator Sport S added to line-up
Jeep has introduced a base-grade variant of its dual-cab 4X4 ute offering called the Gladiator Sport S priced from $65,450. When Jeep launched its Wrangler-based 4X4 dual-cab ute in Australia last year it was a $75k-plus proposition, with the Gladiator…
MHEV Range Rover Sport packs V8 grunt in six-pack
Land Rover has introduced a new MHEV Range Rover Sport model packing a super-smooth boosted 294kW inline six-cylinder petrol engine. The new MHEV Range Rover Sport is powered by a Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle 294kW inline 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine…
Navara Recall for potential wheel detachment
A Safety Recall has been issued for the MY2020 Nissan D23 Navara regarding loose steering knuckle bolts that could, in worst-case scenarios, result in wheel detachment. A Product Safety Australia notice has been issued to alert owners of certain Nissan…
Works V8 Trophy. A new-old Defender for just $350k!
Prefer the old Defender to the new one? You need to get your hands on a re-engineered Defender Works V8 Trophy built by Land Rover Classic… If you missed out on an old-school Defender before production finished in 2016, and…
Range Rover Sport notches up one million sales!
Land Rover is celebrating the sale of the millionth Range Rover Sport after just over 15 years of production. The Range Rover Sport has racked up one million sales worldwide after just over 15 years of production, according to Land…
300 Series LandCruiser spy shots out of Russia
Here is the 300 Series LandCruiser (LC300). These shots were published by a Russian website and they give a few clues as to what we can expect from the next-gen Tojo 4X4 wagon. Despite plenty of misinformation and downright clickbait…
Jeep recall to rectify issue from previous Jeep recall
A Product Safety Recall has been issued for the Jeep Grand Cherokee to rectify a faulty fuel pump relay that was installed as part of a previous safety recall. The ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) has published a Product…
HiLux hits the ground running in 2021 new 4X4 sales race
The Toyota HiLux has hit the ground running in the 2021 new 4X4 sales race according to January VFACTS sales data. Toyota sold 3090 four-wheel drive HiLux utes in January 2021, easily making it the best-selling 4X4 in the country…
