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Toyota Fortuner: Long Termer
After it winning last issue’s mid-sized wagon of the year award, we didn’t want to give the Toyota Fortuner back. Thankfully, Toyota agreed to our request and was kind enough to let us hang onto it for a fair bit…
LET’S GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS WITH THE 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Beyond the glitz and glamour, what kind of off-road chops does the latest Rover have? CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Is the new Land Rover Discovery still a capable 4WD off the beaten path? …
BATTLE OF THE BROTHERS
When you’re one of a set of twins, there’s a lot you share in common with your brother. Interestingly enough, choice of off-road weapon was not one of those things… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE…
RANGE ROVER FIRESTORM
6.2L supercharged V8, road-legal Rangie on 35s? Stop it… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE It’s not often I look at a custom 4WD and just say “that’s perfect, I wouldn’t change a thing.” But that’s…
7 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER GET INTO MODIFIED 4X4s
Well, 6 reasons not to and 1 reason that makes it all worthwhile… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE You’ll lose all of your spare money You’ll cease to have money in a bank account; just…
ALLISON’S MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER
Allison is lucky enough to live close to the stunning Victorian High Country, and as such has set up this Mitsubishi Challenger for both long-distance and weekend touring duties. So far she is extremely impressed with the Challenger too; it’s…
What the 4×4 World Can Learn From the ATV Industry
We take Yamaha’s new 4WD ATV workhorse for a spin, and come away wondering ‘what if…’? I’ve been to more than a few vehicle releases over the years. They’re always fun and you get to drive or ride something before…
MID-SIZED WAGON OF THE YEAR
Five contenders duke it out for our inaugural 4WD awards comparison… It’s the new breed of family car. Gone are the days of sedans and wagons doing the family duties seven days a week; those responsibilities are now firmly…
CAN I GET A DEFENDER WITH THE LOT PLEASE?
Rob’s Defender is kitted to tour, but is even happy to lift a wheel Facts: Model: ‘Puma’ Defender 110 Wagon Year: 2008 Motor: 2.4L Turbo-Diesel KMs: 170,000 Transmission: Manual Name: Monty (the vehicle, not the owner) CLICK HERE TO READ…
ROCKET ROD’S AUTO 79 SERIES WITH THE WORKS
A man (and his truck) that really needs no introduction… Owning what is arguably Australia’s best and most well known automatic workshop, Wholesale Automatic Transmissions, Rodney ‘Rocket’ Hudson-Davies has built up his 79 Series dual-cab as a test platform, tourer,…
G-PROFESSIONAL: THE $100,00 76 SERIES DEFENDER
But is it worth the big dollars? Off the back of Mercedes’ current contract to supply 4X4 and 6X6 vehicles to the Australian Army, Mercedes are now offering buffed-up G-Wagons to the Australian public. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY…
FINANCING THE FOURBY
Top 6 tips for financing your next purchase You’ve picked your vehicle and now you have to pay for it. Trying to battle the finance minefield can be an absolute nightmare but apart from having your finances in order there…
UNSEALED 4X4 READERS’ RIGS: MADELYN’S SUZUKI JIMNY
We don’t see too many Zooks on these pages, and that is a real shame. Especially when they are as well set up as Madelyn’s 2007 model Jimny. It was purchased as a blank canvas apart from a 1.5L ‘big…
A $50,000 4X4 UTE COMPARISON: RANGER VS BT-50
It’s XTR versus XLS – and the gloves are off. In terms of sales, it’s a David versus Goliath battle. Despite the fact that these two vehicles share so much, the Ford sells almost four Rangers to every BT-50.…
GO THE TROOPY!
Out of the box they’re one of the best touring rigs money can buy, but this bloke has found a way to turn his big white van into something special… Toyota Troop Carriers have always had a bit of…
