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Specs battle – Toyota LC79 Vs Ram. Heavyweight 4x4s dust up for the win (on paper)
If you were to head out of the city limits, and drive in any particular direction for a few hours you would start to notice a trend. Namely, you’ll see more Land Cruisers than any other make and model. The…
Project D-Max part three: Which roof rack, 270-degree awning and canopy did we decide to fit?Â
Dual-cab utes are great. Super versatile, capable off-road, and perfectly suited to work-or-play duties. In saying that, they need a few key additions to make them even better in my opinion. Well for our needs anyway. As we travel around…
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster dual-cab ute confirmed with Australian pricing announced
Ineos, that petrochemicals manufacturer that decided to build a four-wheel drive, has just released the dual-cab ute version of their Grenadier. Dubbed the Quartermaster, it’s a vehicle that is being put up against the ever-popular 79 Series Toyota LandCruiser in…
Lexus GX 4X4 coming to Australia in 2024 – you’re basically looking at the next-generation Prado
The new Lexus GX has been confirmed for the Australian market. We can expect the new luxury 4×4 in the first half of 2024. And why is this important? Well, this will essentially be the bones of the next-generation Toyota…
Project D-Max part two: Time for our 4×4 touring mods and vehicle protection to go on
Last week, we ran through the installation of TerrainTamer’s suspension lift kit for our 4×4 D-Max. Including why we decided to fit parabolic leaf springs to the back of the D-Max. Well, now the suspension is sorted, we can start…
Terrain Tamer parabolic and suspension upgrades for Project D-Max
There’s one thing I don’t like about this newer generation Isuzu D-Max. And that is the way it rides in factory trim. Especially the performance of the rear leaf springs. Unladen they have a jarring ride quality, noticeable on speed…
First drive of the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok Style – on and off road review
Like many other motoring journalists in the last few months, I have spent loads of time driving the new 2023 Ford Ranger. From base models to the Wildtrak – right up to the fire-breathing Ranger Raptor. And I’ve enjoyed every…
So, we decided to build a project vehicle – Introducing Unsealed 4×4’s Project D-Max
It sure is fun buying new off-road accessories and modifying our 4x4s, but nobody enjoys spending more money than they need to. In today’s economy, modern vehicles need to be more versatile than ever. This is especially true for four-wheel…
2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior – First drive
It’s not often Aussies can chat about local manufacturing any more, but the Nissan Patrol Warrior is one of those rare occasions where some Australian ingenuity has made a car better. Its mix of clever engineering and design updates have…
GWM Tank to score turbocharged petrol power – Australian pricing announced
If you are looking for a brand new petrol-powered four-wheel drive, and have around $50,000 in your pocket, the Tank could be for you. GWM has just announced that the Tank (such a cool name, am I right?) will now…
Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme review – is it really worth more than $70,000?
Go down the list of top-selling 4×4 dual cab utes and there’s one that stands out. No prizes for guessing we’re talking about the Mitsubishi Triton here. Noticeably the absence of a high-priced flagship model from its line-up. Ford comes…
A look back through history: Toyota HiLux
How'd the Toyota HiLux become such a legend within the industry? We dove right into its global history to find out.
Can a modern 4×4 last a million kays?Â
We had a look at what you can do to make your 4x4 last forever and work out once and for all if they still make ‘em like they used to.Â
The evolution of Australia’s best-selling ute: The Ford Ranger
How did the Ford Ranger become the vehicle we know and love? Josh Leonard runs through its history to explain the evolution.
It looks like Mitsubishi finally redesigned the Triton
With its first full redesign in nine years, the all-new Triton will be revealed this year. Check out the Mitsubishi XRT Triton concept here.
