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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…
110 DEFENDER – DO YOU HAVE ANY BLACKER?
When you want a fishing rig that is tough, proven, economical and won’t rust out as soon as you look as salt water, a 110 Defender fits the bill pretty nicely. Especially if you can buy it already built for…
HILUX VS RANGER.. VS TRITON.. VS COLORADO.. VS D-MAX..
Ford’s Ranger continues to build its small lead against the HiLux as Australia’s best-selling 4X4, with another month of chart-topping sales. 2,627 4X4 Rangers found a new home in Australia, taking the total to 21,190. Comparatively, the HiLux has nabbed…
Amarok Sportline: $55,990 Driveway
You can now get V6 grunt for SR5 money. Getting into a V6-powered Amarok just got a fair bit cheaper, with Volkswagen releasing a lower-spec level: Sportline. Where the Trendline and Ultimate cost $59,990 and $67,990 respectively before you factor…
THE ELECTRIC 4X4 FUTURE JUST GOT MUCH, MUCH BETTER
Take a bow, Bollinger motors. We can’t really guffaw and chortle at the thought of an electric 4WD any more. The progression of technology means cars will soon be all electric; and although 4WDs will take a bit longer…
UNSEALED 4X4 READERS’ RIGS: ROD’S FJ CRUISER
Rod tells us he has been a LandCruiser man his whole life, owning several key models including a 40 Series that was shipped over to America when he sold it. There was also a petrol-powered Troopy which he loved, and…
THE LDV T60 MIGHT HAVE MASSIVE TUNING POTENTIAL
There’s a new ute coming to Australia, called the LDV T60. LDV stands for Leyland DAF Vans. DAF stands for Van Doorne’s Aanhangwagen Fabriek, or Van Doorne’s Trailer Factory. So it’s a combination of a British and a Dutch truck…
THE UNSUSPECTING ADVENTURER
Proof you can tour in a Jeep! The Jeep Wrangler has been synonymous with the hardcore off-road scene for decades with its incredible capability right off the showroom floor. And with a huge aftermarket industry specifically catering for the seven-slot…
The $70,000* Status Symbol
What’s gold, has two doors, and makes everyone in small towns stare at you? The first defining experience of the LandCruiser was rolling down the main street of Gloucester – a small beef and dairy town nestled in the Great…
MU-X GONE TO MEET ITS MAKER (In The Best Possible Way)
Isuzu decided we had played with the MU-X long-termer for long enough and took it back. Here’s our opinion on our time with the mid-size tourer. Judging by the number of times in the office we could question the whereabouts…
