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Hummer returns as clean, green, zero-emissions electric 4×4
Hummer returns as clean, green, zero-emissions electric 4×4? That’s right! The once-disdained nameplate associated with gas-guzzling behemoths is set for a green comeback. In the wake of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), Hummer H1s and H2s powered big V8 engines…

Electric Ford Ranger II Concept Leaked
Months before it was due to be revealed at the West Virginian Farm Expo, a dodgy screen grab of the Ranger II Concept has hit the Web. The leaked screen grab shows off the futuristic design of what Unsealed 4X4…

The electric 4X4s available now and coming soon
Like it or not, electric vehicles are the way of the future and that includes 4X4s. Here’s our wrap up of what’s either available right now or will be very soon. Here’s a roundup of what electrified 4X4s are on…

Hot or Not? Zero Labs Electric Ford Bronco
Want the look of old school off-roading but the power and design of modern-day technology, this Electric Ford Bronco may be for you. If you’ve seen the spy shots of the new Ford Bronco but not liked it’s styling you…

Is the six-seater, AWD, electric IED Tracy the future of off-roaders?
The IED Tracy (be careful when googling that) is an electric all-terrain concept from the European Institute of Design which will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The pretty pictures show the IED Tracy which is a…

Jeep confirms switch to hybrid or full electric drivetrain by 2022
Jeep confirms it will switch to hybrid or full-electric drivetrain on all models from 2022 casting further doubt on whether the Gladiator will be offered with a diesel engine in Australia. Words by Dave Morley: Jeep has announced that every…

Bollinger B1 and B2 Revealed…pickup and four-door electric 4×4
The Bollinger B1 and B2 have been revealed showing off an expansion of the electric vehicle start-up’s 4×4 offering, but production has been pushed back to 2020. Electric vehicle start-up, Bollinger, has revealed an expanded line-up, showing off a four-door…

THE ELECTRIC 4X4 FUTURE JUST GOT MUCH, MUCH BETTER
Take a bow, Bollinger motors. We can’t really guffaw and chortle at the thought of an electric 4WD any more. The progression of technology means cars will soon be all electric; and although 4WDs will take a bit longer…

ADVENTURE AUTO ELECTRICS PRE-TRIP INSPECTIONS
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Kings Premium Control Box review – plug-and-play 12v power
Building your own 12V panel once made sense, but modern ready-made options are safer, faster and smarter. Here’s why DIY isn’t always the best choice.

Terrain Tamer adds Steve Irwin’s ‘Croc Hunter’ Troopy to its fleet
Terrain Tamer has purchased Steve Irwin’s legendary 1982 LandCruiser Troop Carrier. Discover the Troopy’s history, V8 swap, provenance, and when you can see it at the Classic LandCruiser Expo.

Hardkorr Campers releases the HKC Xplorer Toy Hauler
Hardkorr Campers has just released the HKC Xplorer Toy Hauler based around their popular Xplorer range by giving it the ability to haul your dirt bikes or quad.

The history of the Toyota LandCruiser in Australia
The Toyota LandCruiser history in Australia begins on the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme. This massive project, launched in 1949, needed rugged 4X4s to haul people and materials into horrendously mountainous terrain. At first, Dodge Power Wagons and Land Rovers…

Clever 4WD storage ideas: How to use every bit of dead space
Maximise your 4WD setup with clever storage ideas that make use of dead space. Smart, space-saving tips for every rig.

Step-by-step guide to installing under-bonnet lights
Ever been stuck by the side of the road at night and the battery in your torch is flat? Here's how to install under-bonnet lights for those untimely repairs.