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Gear test: VRS 9500lb Winch
There’s nothing like the notorious Blue Mountains ‘Spanish Steps’ in the wet to put the VRS 9500lb winch through its paces. Words: Bill Callinan Photos: Harry Armstrong and BC A veritable glut of electric winches floods the market nowadays, so…
Custom Land Rover Defender 110 Wagon
This Custom Land Rover Defender 110 Wagon is much more than a means to an end. It’s more like an itch that can’t be scratched… A custom Land Rover Defender 110 Wagon from the Unsealed 4X4 Vault that clearly explains…
Why you need to check your insurance before the holidays
The borders are open after a shocking 2020 and we’re all itching to get away, but make sure you check your insurance before you head bush these holidays. Itching to get away after a year of lockdowns? Make sure you…
Ineos acquires French plant to build Grenadier 4X4
Ineos Automotive has acquired a French production plant to build its upcoming Grenadier 4X4 wagon and ute models. British startup Ineos Automotive has announced that it has acquired a production plant from Mercedes-Benz in Hambach France to build its upcoming…
CUSTOM FJ CRUISER
According to the lucky owner of this custom FJ Cruiser, off-road perfection takes time… and a plan. Words and pics: Ray Cully Here’s one of the neatest customs from the Unsealed 4X4 vault, and building a 4X4 like this Custom…
How to: Outback Driving Part 4 – Desert Driving
In Part 4 of our series on Outback Driving we’ll look at how to drive in desert country and what gear you’ll need for your outback adventure. In ‘How To: Outback Driving Part 4’ we’re going to look at the…
All-new GWM Ute Aussie line-up revealed
GWM Australia has revealed pricing and (some) specification details on its all-new GWM Cannon Ute, which is due in dealer showrooms this month. GWM has announced the line-up for its all-new GWM Cannon Ute. The all-new Chinese-built dual-cab 4X4 ute…
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…
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…
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…
A Jeep Gladiator 4X4 tourer? Now you’re talking
Check out this trick-looking Jeep Gladiator 4X4 tourer unveiled at the SEMA Show by FCA’s performance and accessories arm MOPAR … and it comes complete with a hotdog roller grill. You read that right: this Jeep Gladiator 4X4 tourer, called…
A ripper 79 Series tourer
Sean Caulfield decided this ripper 79 Series tourer would be the perfect rig to suit his needs… and who are we to argue? When Sean Caulfield decided it was time to replace his Patrol with this 79 Series tourer, he…
Mitsubishi Triton GLS Auto – Bargain ute buy of the decade?
There no doubt the all but top-spec Mitsubishi Triton GLS Auto is an absolute steal at $46,740 driveaway, especially now it’s covered by an industry-leading 10-year/200,000km warranty, but what’s it like to drive? We test the Triton on the road…
All-new GMC Hummer EV revealed!
The wraps have come off the all-new GMC Hummer EV which is described as the world’s first all-electric super-truck. The all-new GMC Hummer EV is described as a vehicle with “no limits, no emissions and no equals”, and the wraps…
