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Does the all-new Defender suck? We drive it in Namibia to find out
The all-new Land Rover Defender looks soft, but is it? We take one on an epic adventure through Namibia to find out. Words and Images by Matthew Scott, Additional Images by Land Rover: Twenty hours into my flight to Namibia,…
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series to run smaller 2.8 diesel?
Latest rumours suggest Toyota will drop the turbodiesel V8 from the LandCruiser 300 line-up and run a 2.8L instead. According to news from Japan’s Best Car magazine, a usually very reliable source of scoop information, Toyota will drop the turbodiesel…
First Drive: 2020 Land Rover Defender Review
The Defender as we know it is dead… so can this all-new, softer looking off-roader live up to the name? Check out our 2020 Land Rover Defender Review. What we like: The on-road ride and handling; The interior look, feel…
Hot or Not? Suzuki Jimny Flatdeck on-sale in New Zealand
Suzuki New Zealand has done what plenty of us wanted to see done to a Jimny…converted it into a ute. And it’s for sale for a lot of money. On-sale right now in New Zealand, the Jimny Flatdeck is a…
INEOS Grenadier – does the past hold the key to the future?
The future of 4X4 design is independent suspension, a monocoque chassis, and hybrid if not electric powertrains. So why is the INEOS Grenadier going old-school? The evolution of off-road vehicles has followed a clear path since the first Willys Jeeps…
102,616 Mitsubishi Tritons recalled because of fire risk
More than 100,000 MQ and MR Mitsubishi Tritons are being recalled over fears the genuine accessory towbar wiring harness could catch fire. Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced an immediate recall on 102,616 Tritons (MQ and MR) with a genuine accessory…
2020 Australian Adventure Vehicles Canter Trackmaster Review
Could a light truck be the answer to your weight problem? We get behind the wheel of the 2020 Australian Adventure Vehicles Canter Trackmaster. The last decade or so has seen a steady trend to add weight to vehicles with…
2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Review
Robert Pepper’s no-holds-barred 2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Review with Pricing, Specs, Performance, Ride and Handling, Safety, Verdict and More. 2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Specifications Price $62,990 (man), $64,490 (auto) drive-away Warranty five-years, unlimited kilometres Safety Not rated Engine 2.3-litre four-cylinder twin turbo diesel Power 140kW at 3750rpm Torque 450Nm at…
Meet the 675kW Nikola Badger that wants to eat the Tesla Cybertruck
The electric pickup wars have begun… meet the 675kW Nikola Badger that’ll offer a dual fuel cell and battery electric powertrain. The Nikola Corporation is a start-up from Arizona and has joined the race to create a zero-emission pick-up truck,…
UK Government bans sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles from 2035…what does that mean for 4X4s?
The internal combustion engine is well and truly on its last legs following news the UK Government will ban the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles from 2035. UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has brought forward plans for the…
2020 Troller TX4 Revealed…but only for South America
The 2020 Troller TX4 is one of those 4X4s we wish we got here in Australia…it’s got factory-fit steel front and rear bumpers, mud terrains, LED driving lights, snorkel and more. The Troller is an icon of the Brazillian automotive…
Ken Block drifts the Extreme E off-road racer at the Dakar Rally
Electric shock…Ken Block, er, silently thrashes the all-electric Extreme E off-road racer on the final stage of the 2020 Dakar Rally. Watch this. Extreme E electric off-road racers are coming in 2021, and the gang behind the series thought they’d…
GMC Yukon beats Rivian to market with 180-degree turn function
GM is keeping quiet about a design feature in the 2021 GMC Yukon that allows it to perform a controlled 180-degree turn via what’s been tagged the ‘Hurricane Turn’. According to US media site, Motor Trend, the 2021 GMC Yukon…
All-new Toyota LandCruiser 300 to drop V8 for V6 hybrid…
The all-new Toyota LandCruiser 300 is expected to be unveiled in August this year with its V8 dropped in favour of a more-powerful hybrid powertrain. There’s been talk of the next-generation Toyota LandCruiser 300 for some time now but it’s…
Oops. Mopar reveals Jeep Wrangler Rubicon PHEV details
Jeep showed off its all-new Wrangler Rubicon PHEV (4Xe) at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas but it didn’t give anything away, unfortunately it seems that Mopar spilt the beans. Jeep is pushing hard to include electrified drivetrains…
