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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,…
THE LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SVX
A blown V8 and off-road goodies make this unit a special package. Making some waves at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year is a special-edition Land Rover Discovery. It’s built by the SV (Special Vehicles) Division, and is called the…
The 6×6 Jimny Proves it Doesn’t Matter if You Can’t Afford a Fancy, Eye Wateringly Mercedes
No, it’s not a 6X6 G-Class. And no, it’s not really a Jimny anymore either. So what is it? I’ll tell you. It’s wonderful. And apparently, it only cost $9,000. It’s built by the Nihon Automotive Technology School, which has…
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…
THE FORD RANGER RAPTOR IS COMING TO AUSTRALIA.. AND IT’S ACTUALLY GOING TO GO FAST
That’s right folks, after quite a lot of leaked info & speculation, Ford has now confirmed the Raptor Ranger is coming to Australian shores.
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…
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVER IDENTIFICATION
So you read all the 4WD magazines, frequent the lifestyle shows, and stay up-to-date with the latest advances in vehicle technology. You could spot an 80 Series ’Cruiser from a mile away, and can name almost all the fourbys on…
THE REVOLUTION IS COMING
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the future of 4X4s in this country. With the recent announcement that no new internal combustion engine-powered vehicle will be on sale in the UK from 2040, and the continued advancements in battery…
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.…
WOMEN LIKE MEN WHO DRIVE BLACK UTES
And they prefer utes over sports cars… After a couple of days in a black Isuzu D-Max running errands around town, Evan told us he was getting noticeably more attention from the fairer sex. Well, that’s interesting, we thought.…
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…
