4×4 news
Surprise! Not really… ANCAP gives the new Defender 5 stars
In a less-than-surprising announcement ANCAP gives the new Defender 5 stars for safety. Who would’ve thunk it? ANCAP (Australian New Car Assessment Program) has awarded the new Defender 5 stars for safety. Why is this not surprising? Well, for starters,…
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…
Toyota HiLux back on top in November
The Toyota HiLux is back on top of the 4×4 sales sales charts in November pipping the Ford Ranger by just 25 sales for the month. The Toyota HiLux is once again Australia’s best-selling 4X4, managing to rack up 3854…
Toyota HiLux Rogue test – is it worth the extra coin?
Following up on our test of the MY2021 Toyota HiLux Rugged X, here’s our first drive of the new Toyota HiLux Rogue. If you’ve been wondering where the new Toyota HiLux Rogue has been for the last couple of months,…
Video: autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in action!
ANCAP recently tested the effectiveness of autonomous emergency braking systems on Australia’s Top 10 best-selling vehicles. Here’s what it looks like in action… A lot of new vehicles come standard with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) these days, but have you…
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X makes 2021 comeback
Ford continues to bolster its popular 4X4 ute line-up with the return of the Ranger Wildtrak X. Ford is clearly aiming to stay atop the 4X4 ute sales chart in 2021 by bolstering its line-up with the return of 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…
Toyota fuel pump recall hits US market big time!
The Toyota fuel pump recall now affects 1.5 million vehicles in the US. Remember that expanded Toyota fuel pump recall affecting LandCruiser and HiLux that we reported on earlier this month? Well it’s now gone big in the US and…
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…
Is Jeep bringing V8 Wrangler concept to life?
Could Jeep be actually working on a V8 Wrangler? If it’s latest Instagram post is anything to go by the answer is ‘yes’! It appears as though Jeep is set to launch a V8 Wrangler after the 4X4 manufacturer posted…
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)…
Ford updates Everest range with return of the BaseCamp
Ford has updated its Everest range with the reintroduction of the Everest BaseCamp Special Edition and a new-look grille for Everest Trend and Titanium models… and driveaway pricing. The Everest BaseCamp headlines a model upgrade for Ford’s popular 4X4 wagon…
Chevrolet Silverado now ‘officially’ in Oz!
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is now available in Australia through the new General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) network consisting more than 50 dealers. Australian and New Zealand buyers can access the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 through more than 50 dealers with…
Federal Court adopts report stating Toyota DPFs defective
A finding in a DPF Class Action against Toyota Australia says the Federal Court has adopted an independent referee’s report concluding HiLux, Prado and Fortuner DPF systems were defective. According to a letter sent to participants in a Class Action…
Updated Navara range includes new PRO-4X
Nissan will introduce an updated Navara line-up in early 2021 with a new look, new safety tech, improved load carrying capacity and the introduction of a new range-topping PRO-4X model. Nissan today took the wraps off its updated Navara range…
