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New vehicle news: Pajero Sport and Challenger Recall
Mitsubishi’s Triton-based Pajero Sport and preceding Challenger wagons have been recalled, due to a potential rust issue popping up on tailgates. “Insufficient anti-corrosion coating was applied to the end cap on the outer tube of the tailgate gas springs…” which…
Reviewed: Jurgens TuffTrax
Jurgens challenged us to try and break their new off-road camper. Challenge accepted! A lot of trailer manufacturers these days market their campers and vans as ‘off-road’ capable. The problem is – what do they classify as ‘off-road’? Some…
The Ultimate Expedition Guide
The 4X4s you can trust to get you Outback and back again, and what to steer clear of… Sometimes I get asked, “Why do you need that great big car? It’s not fuel-efficient, it’s difficult to park and it cost…
Mercedes-Benz G-Professional landed in Australia
On the back of picking up the lucrative Australian Defence Force supply contract, Mercedes-Benz has released a single-cab variant of its well-regarded G-Class 4X4. It’s got an impressive specs list, so let’s get to it: CLICK HERE TO READ…
Unsealed 4X4 Readers’ Rigs
This is Kevin’s 2003 79 Series LandCruiser ute. He wrote in to tell us about a beaut fishing trip he and his brother-in-law took last year up to Manangoora Station. Over the 6,300km round trip they took their time stopping…
79 Series Super Tourer
Our newest contributors walk us through their touring vehicle – which is one of the most comprehensively set up rigs we’ve ever seen. When asked to write an article about ourselves and our setup, it’s not until we really…
Unsealed 4X4 Garage – Project Rusty
Rusty gets one of the nicest suspension systems we’ve ever seen. With the bar work in place, and now that we have a good idea of what sort of weights we’re going to be lugging around on Project Rusty,…
Bull vs Terrano (Spoiler alert: The Terrano loses)
If you’re anything like us, you probably spend a fair portion of your day wondering who would win in a Bull vs Terrano title fight. Well, wonder no longer, because as this video shows, the Terrano didn’t even get…
New Vehicle News – Mitsubishi joins Nissan-Renault
Cash-strapped Mitsi gets a boost from rivals Nissan – new ‘Pajol’ on the horizon? Following this year’s emissions debacle, Nissan-Renault has jumped in to salvage what’s left of the struggling automaker. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that Nissan…
Unseal My 4X4
A Prado gets transformed from mall crawler to Outback Warrior in a single day… for a hell of a good reason We Aussies are a funny mob – separated by the vast distances that this magnificent country covers, we…
UNSEALED 4X4 GARAGE – PROJECT RUSTY GETS BARRED UP
With the Sydney 4WD & Adventure show right around the corner, some jerk had the great idea that we should put the pedal to the metal and get Rusty finished to have on the stand at the show. Thanks a…
REVIEWED: HARDKORR CAMPER
OK, so they can’t spell; but can they make a good camper? Picture this for a sec. You and your mate make LED lights for a living. You’ve got another good mate who earns a crust by making camper…
WHICH 4X4s ARE KEEPING IT REAL?
While they’re shouting from the rooftops, 4X4 manufacturers are in a race to the bottom. We’re being ripped off. The mid-size 4X4 market is absolutely booming and Aussies are lapping up anything that resembles a 4X4: even better if…
MOVIE STAR 40
We take the celebrity FJ40 from the Rough Stuff movie out for a run, and blow up the engine (it was so worth it) Now you may be wondering why you’re looking at a rusty old bush-bashing 40 Series…
BRUTALLY REFINED
Pining for the days where 4X4s were tough and shorts were short? Iveco has you covered. Forget brand allegiance for a minute. Forget about the cool builds you’ve seen in magazines. Forget about the undoubtedly hilarious stickers of Calvin…
