Dean Mellor
How to: Outback Driving Part 3 – Corrugations and Mud
In Part 3 of our series on Outback Driving we’ll look at how to deal with seemingly endless miles of corrugations and what to do if the weather turns foul. In ‘How To: Outback Driving Part 3’ we’re going to…
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X makes 2021 comeback
Ford continues to bolster its popular 4X4 ute line-up with the return of the Ranger Wildtrak X. Ford is clearly aiming to stay atop the 4X4 ute sales chart in 2021 by bolstering its line-up with the return of the…
Toyota fuel pump recall hits US market big time!
The Toyota fuel pump recall now affects 1.5 million vehicles in the US. Remember that expanded Toyota fuel pump recall affecting LandCruiser and HiLux that we reported on earlier this month? Well it’s now gone big in the US and…
SmartBar UVA – polymer under-vehicle protection
The SmartBar UVA is a light-weight yet tough Under Vehicle Armour protection system to suit various Ford Ranger, Ford Everest and Mazda BT-50 models. The new SmartBar UVA (Under Vehicle Armour) system is designed to replace the OE skid pan…
Tested! Toyota HiLux Rugged X
The Toyota HiLux Rugged X comes loaded with gear to enhance it’s off-road capability, but is it the gear you really need? The Toyota HiLux Rugged X has finally landed in showrooms some three months after Toyota released the upgraded…
James Baroud Falcon 250 Awning
The James Baroud Falcon 250 Awning is designed to be easy to use and offer shade and complete weather protection. The James Baroud Falcon 250 Awning comes from a European company best known for producing top-quality rooftop tents, but it…
How to: Outback Driving Part 2
In Part 2 of our series on Outback Driving we’ll look at how to deal with dusty conditions and how to drive through bulldust. In ‘How To: Outback Driving Part 2’ we’re going to look at how to deal with…
Official! Jeep launches V8 Wrangler Rubicon 392
It’s official! Jeep has unveiled the MY2021 V8 Wrangler Rubicon 392 model… and it will go on sale stateside early next year. How does 350kW (470hp) and 637Nm (470lb-ft) sound? That’s what the V8-powered Wrangler Rubicon 392 will deliver when…
ARB adds new 36L ZERO Fridge Freezer to range
The new ARB 36L ZERO Fridge Freezer expands range to five models in total. ARB has expanded its fridge freezer line-up with the addition of the new single-zone 36L ZERO Fridge Freezer model. The addition of this new variant means…
Is Jeep bringing V8 Wrangler concept to life?
Could Jeep be actually working on a V8 Wrangler? If it’s latest Instagram post is anything to go by the answer is ‘yes’! It appears as though Jeep is set to launch a V8 Wrangler after the 4X4 manufacturer posted…
Fake news: Why Hummer EV torque claim of 15,600Nm is more like 1356Nm
How can the Hummer EV torque claim be true? GMC claims an astonishing 11,500lb-ft (15,600Nm) of torque for its upcoming EV pick-up, but this is really closer to 1000lb-ft (1356Nm). Here’s why… The Hummer EV torque claim of 11,500lb-ft (15,600Nm)…
A final fling with the last Pajero
Mitsubishi’s long-running 4X4 wagon is set to be discontinued in 2021 so we thought we’d better get behind the wheel of the last Pajero for one last drive before it’s too late. Mitsubishi Pajero production is coming to an end…
Ford updates Everest range with return of the BaseCamp
Ford has updated its Everest range with the reintroduction of the Everest BaseCamp Special Edition and a new-look grille for Everest Trend and Titanium models… and driveaway pricing. The Everest BaseCamp headlines a model upgrade for Ford’s popular 4X4 wagon…
How to: outback driving part 1
In Part 1 of our series on Outback Driving we’ll look at how to make sure you and your rig are up for the challenge. With travel restrictions beginning to ease, fingers crossed 2021 will be an outback bonanza for…
Chevrolet Silverado now ‘officially’ in Oz!
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is now available in Australia through the new General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) network consisting more than 50 dealers. Australian and New Zealand buyers can access the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 through more than 50 dealers with…
