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NEW NAVARA VS HIGH COUNTRY
Five reasons why the new 2018 Navara is a much better 4WD ute CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE A quick fang around the block doesn’t really tell you much about anything when it comes to…
FORTUNER LONG-TERM UPDATE: ON THE ROAD
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Over the months, we’ve found Toyota’s smallest 4WD wagon flies the flag high in terms of off-road capability. The traction control is one of the best in the business, and…
WANT A UNIMOG? BUY ONE…
We took a Unimog off-road and it was amazing! Thanks to Australian Frontline Machinery, you can too… We’ve worked closely with Australian Frontline Machinery in the past, driving their modified Land Rover Perentie and several ‘stock’ vehicles too. And they…
THE DREADER OWNER’S MANUAL: 10 THINGS I NEVER KNEW ABOUT MY PATROL
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The unofficial unit of measure for ‘when I get around to it’ seems to be about two years. That’s how long the framed artwork sat in the spare room before…
HPD TRITON INTERCOOLER
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HOW MUCH DIESEL DOES A TOYOTA FORTUNER ACTUALLY USE?
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Toyota Fortuner Update I never really pay attention to fuel consumption when I drive modern 4X4s, I must confess. That’s because I’ve owned a fair few TB42 petrol motors that…
CHINESE-MADE HAVAL H9: ARE WE IMPRESSED?
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE What you’ll want to know about the Haval H9 And why it’s a much better 4WD than you think… It’s not bad. We know, we know. Lots of you folk out…
KEEPING IT REAL: CUSTOM WILDTRAK TOURER
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Smart modifications are what it’s all about when building a tourer. This Ranger is keeping it real. Meet Matt, and his Pride Orange 2016 XLT Wildtrak Ranger. I first met…
PETROL-POWERED HILUX WITH A BOWER BOLTED ON THE SIDE
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Not wanting to go near a diesel-powered D4D HiLux, simply because of the early issues with the injectors locking open and popping engines, Matt Bell picked up this 1GR-FE powered…
Toyota 70 Series Long-Term Review- 10 Years in the Making
UNSEALED 4X4 SUB-EDITOR TREVOR LANG RUNS US THROUGH THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF LANDCRUISER OWNERSHIP. Early in 2008, I drove a new LandCruiser out of the Toyota dealership at Bathurst. The paperwork described it as a ‘Toyota LC Military Workmate…
WHY THE JEEP COMPASS IS A MUCH BETTER 4WD THAN YOU THINK
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Soft-roader it is not. Let me explain why. The all-new Jeep Compass isn’t just a soft-roader. I didn’t really think it was to start with, either. It’s built on…
THE GUY BEHIND JEEP’S 4WD CAPABILITY HUNTS BEARS. WITH A BOW.
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE CONSIDERING ALL THAT, IT’S ONLY RIGHT THAT BERNIE TRAUTMANN DRIVES A WRANGLER… THE NATURAL CHOICE OF THE YANK OUTDOORSMAN. Bernie Trautmann is Mr Wrangler. Or to be precise, he is the…
NISSAN UPDATES THE NAVARA (AGAIN)
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE And it wants its big slice of pie back! Ride, steering and handling have all been pointed out as areas of improvement for the latest update of the Nissan…
FORD RANGER RAPTOR: 2 FURIOUS, FURIOUS LITRES!
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Are you right to be so angry? Now, we all know Australians love a good whinge. And small engine capacities is one of the favourite topics. When the Ranger landed,…
LONG TERM TOYOTA FORTUNER: GOES ON HOLIDAYS
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE On the recent (and far too short) Christmas break, I was invited away on a ‘boys’ trip’ with a bunch of old workmates. This was the perfect opportunity to…
