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News Wrap: All the latest 4×4 news from June 2020
News Wrap June 2020. Here’s Unsealed 4X4’s News Wrap June 2020, with all the latest news from the world of four-wheel driving, from the new Toyota HiLux and Mazda BT-50 unveilings to spy shots, travel news, gear news, show news…
Don’t panic. Bent Gladiator chassis isn’t actually a thing
Social media has been buzzing with photos of a Jeep Gladiator sporting a broken chassis, bringing up bad memories of bent Nissan Navaras…only this isn’t actually a thing. Ah, Book Face. It’s so good at causing panic. And it’s just…
Holden Colorado Buyer’s Guide
With Holden quitting the market, is now the time to buy a new Colorado? We explore the pros and cons of buying a 2020 RGII Holden Colorado. With Holden shuttering the brand, the Colorado is now attracting among the biggest…
Thousands of NL Pajeros to be crushed?
Mitsubishi is planning to buy back thousands of 1996 – 2000 model NL Pajeros because of a faulty airbag inflator that can’t be replaced. In a decision that is likely to cost millions, Mitsubishi Motors has announced it will buy…
Big Red Jacks pays $12,600 fine for alleged breach of safety standard
The ACCC has issued Hai Feng International Pty Ltd, trading as Big Red Jacks Tools & Equipment (Big Red Jacks), has paid a fine of $12,600 after it allegedly breached safety standards. The ACCC issued the infringement notice claiming it…
Should you chip or flash tune your 4×4?
We decode the current options when it comes to getting the best out of your diesel engine. So, should you chip or flash tune your 4×4? Words by Wes Whitworth and Martin Donnon: Until very recently the quest for more…
RFW Overlander: The ultimate expedition vehicle?
This fully restored off-grid overlander proves anyone can follow their passions – wheelchair and all Words and Images by Harry Temple THE OWNER Picture this. You’re 20 years old and living life, pursuing your thirst for modifying, restoring and converting…
Here’s what a filtration expert thinks about Toyota’s dust problem
Many folks reading this fine publication have been dismayed that Toyota’s most popular 4WD engine, the 2.8 litre 1GD-FTV, might have a serious problem with dust getting past the air filter system. As we revealed only yesterday, there is enough…
Your Toyota HiLux might have a dust ingesting problem.
In the wake of our recent six-vehicle comparison test in outback South Australia during which the HiLux Rugged X test vehicle dropped into limp home mode four times, Toyota Australia has admitted a design flaw with the air inlet system…
Reviewed: ModCon Campers FF1
If they are good enough to be rented out to uninitiated tourists, are they good enough for you? You may recall a few issues back, we got to climb all over Dylan’s rather silly SAS’d, coil-rear sprung, 8-inch lifted D40…
Unsealed 4X4 scores a half century
After 50 massive issues of Unsealed 4X4, we take a look back at our 50 favourite articles CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR TOP ARTICLES IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Well, what a ride it has been, 50 issues of Unsealed…
MU-X GONE TO MEET ITS MAKER (In The Best Possible Way)
Isuzu decided we had played with the MU-X long-termer for long enough and took it back. Here’s our opinion on our time with the mid-size tourer. Judging by the number of times in the office we could question the whereabouts…
WHY DO JEEPS CURRENTLY SUCK SO MUCH?
It’s the brand with a heritage and history that other manufacturers would kill for. It’s the genesis of 4WDing, a kind of Moses of low-range. Hell, Dwight Eisenhower placed the victory of the Second World War at the feet of…
What are you risking? (more than you think)
A popping Question: Should Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems be compulsory in Oz? CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE A TPMS can save your life! We were travelling along the Donahue Highway in Outback Queensland, towing our…
Drone wars & Laws
Drones are more popular than ever, but there are a few rules you need to know before taking to the skies. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE So you didn’t get a drone at…
