Lexus 450d First Drive
Yes, it has a diesel motor – but does this luxury 4WD make any sense in Australia? Words and Images by Evan Spence I’m probably not the right person to be doing this review – my 2005 SR HiLux is…
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2018 HAVAL H9 ULTRA VS THE OUTBACK
10 days in the outback driving China’s petrol-powered Toyota Prado rival, the Haval H9 … will it survive? Words by Bruce Newton It’s no longer a case of when the Chinese arrive in the Australian new vehicle market, the fact…
Camper trailer review: The Drifta Evolution from DOT to WUHT
It may not be the prettiest camper in the park, but it sure turns a lot of heads Words and Images by Gary Tischer In a year when we have lost three well-known and established Aussie camper trailer manufacturers, Drifta…
Iveco Daily Custom Tourer: Love-hate relationship
Trials and tribulations for this Iveco Daily owner, five years in the making Words and Images by Harry Temple THE OWNER Spitting a gearbox and limping to Sydney might sound like a couple’s worst nightmare when touring around Australia. However,…
Toyota 79 Series Dual-Cab 6X6 Conversion
What do you do when a fully decked-out 4X4 LandCruiser isn’t capable enough? You do a 6WD conversion, naturally THE OWNER A lot of good stories start with “When Adam was a boy…” In this case, Brisbane was little more…
Toyota HiLux Rugged X vs Ford Ranger Raptor
Two of the most capable dual-cab utes in Australia – which one is the best off-road though? Traction control While both have an effective off-road traction control system, the HiLux has one that is much more proficient and smooth. Despite…
Rooftop tent, camper trailer, what the?
The (sub-$20k) question… do you really need a full-size off-road camper trailer? When I think of the name Simpson, my mind immediately races to our national heroes who stood Australia proud on the gruesome hills of Gallipoli, and the brave…
Land Rover Defender 110 Camper
It’s an old Defender with a fresh take on the expedition rigs of Europe and the USA. THE OWNER Now Mike never wanted a Land Rover, he always thought of them as unreliable; so when his son bought a Discovery,…
October 2019: Readers’ Rigs
Andrew Kilbourne’s PB Challenger We wouldn’t usually do this, but Andrew has written a bit o’verse about his family steed… My PB Challenger gets me to where I am going, With a three-inch exhaust, snorkel and towbar for towing…
Reviewed: Smart Canopy by RSi
Rock Solid Industries have brought their Smart Canopy from South Africa. Did I make a smart choice? Canopies, canopies, canopies. There are dozens and dozens to choose from. What makes a good one? What makes a bad one? They all…
2020 Land Rover Defender replacement spied
Photos released by Land Rover show a heavily camouflaged pilot (or pre-production test) car that will be reasonably close to the final product underneath the padding. Previous spy shots have shown a ‘mule’ car, with a modified Range Rover Sport…
Skamper Kamper dingo pup review: New pup on the block
The Dingo Pup is the newest member of the Skamper Kampers family, but is it as lightweight and carefree as its namesake promises? Words and Images by Emma Ryan When it comes to shopping for camper trailers, affordability and ease…
6 battery-powered tools you need to carry on every trip
Take the pain out of trackside repairs with these six portable power tools Words by Mark Kendrick When something goes wrong, you want help to hand. And when that wrong is mechanical, power tools make jobs easier. With vastly improved…
Reviewed: Flashlube Catch Can Pro
After six months of having the Catch Can Pro fitted, was it really worth it? Words by Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch, Images and Video by My Aussie Travel Guide After listening to all the hype and sifting through the…
An Aussie built camper for under $20,000!
Could this be the most affordable Australian made off-road camper, and is it worth the bucks? In modern day Australia where imported campers are becoming the norm rather than the exception, it’s great to see an Aussie company battling to…
