4×4
2011-2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalled for brake issues
Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued an immediate recall for 2011-2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4s after it was discovered corrugations could cause the brake lines to crack. Four-wheel drivers spend a lot of time driving on corrugations and we all know how hard…
Ford offers leveller kit for Ranger in the US…improves approach and rampover angles
Ford has announced factory leveller kit for both the 2019 Ford Ranger and F-150 (going back to 2015) which includes Fox suspension and improves both approach and rampover angles. Ford’s new leveller kit for the 2019 Ford Ranger and F-150…
Harrop Supercharged Ram 1500 Express Review
Harrop has been tuning performance cars and 4x4s for years, and one of its latest projects is a supercharged Ram 1500 Express making 407kW and 778Nm. We sent Robert Pepper along to take a closer look at it. Words and…
Goodyear Wrangler AT SilentTrac Review – Long-Term
Goodyear Australia has launched its latest Wrangler all-terrain tyres onto the Australian market – now it’s time to find out if the Goodyear Wrangler AT SilentTrac really do offer quiet performance. Goodyear Wrangler SilentTrac AT UPDATE: 5000KM: Time has flown,…
Ramsmobile RM-X2 promises deployable track system for off-roading
It looks like the Batman Tumbler and a Humvee gave birth, but the Ramsmobile RM-X2 promises supercar performance on-road and mountain goat performance away from the bitumen. For some, the ability of the RM-X2 to get from 0-100km/h in just…
Build your own Land Rover Defender…we did…and the price went through the roof
The Internet is still buzzing about the Defender and Land Rover has switched on its online configurators around the world…even in Australia. Here’s what we built…it’s not cheap. Planning your dream garage can be a lot of fun. And while…
Audi AI:Trail Revealed … the 4×4 of the future?
The Audi AI:Trail has been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the German car maker claiming it’s the off-roader of the future. The Audi AI:Trail is part of four other Audi AI concept vehicles, but this one boasts “the…
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X on-sale now
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X has arrived at Ford dealerships boasting new wheels and flared arches, a snorkel and more…pricing is from $65,290+ORCs. Available with either a 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel ($65,290+ORCs) or the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel ($66,790+ORCs), the Ford Ranger…
How about a five-door Suzuki Jimny…
The whole world has fallen in love with the Suzuki Jimny and sales in Australia are booming…would a five-door version increase the popularity? The Suzuki Jimny is big business in Australia with the waiting list for one of the tiny-tot…
2020 Land Rover Defender teased (w/ video)
The 2020 Land Rover Defender has been teased in a video ahead of its global reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 10 September.
Mitsubishi Pajero recalled because of potential steering and suspension failure
Mitsubishi Australia is recalling the 2017-model-year Pajero because of poor welding that could lead to front suspension and steering failure.
2020 Land Rover Defender leaked…via James Bond film set
The 2020 Land Rover Defender’s reveal is only a week or so away, but an uncovered Defender has been snapped on the set of the new James Bond movie.
Volkswagen Amarok V6 manual coming to Australia in December
Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the Amarok V6 manual will arrive here in December but only the Core variant will get the manual transmission. Volkswagen has confirmed the Amarok V6 manual will arrive in Australia in December, saying it has listened…
Fernando Alonso to pilot Toyota HiLux at the 2020 Dakar Rally
Formula One World Champion, Fernando Alonso has begun an “intensive training programme in the Toyota HiLux” to prepare him for the 2020 Dakar Rally. The Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota HiLux won its category (car category) at the 2019 Dakar Rally…
2020 Ford Ranger FX4 returns in December
The special edition 2020 Ford Ranger FX4 will go on-sale in December as part of the refreshed Ford Ranger line-up. Based on Ford’s volume-selling leader, the XLT dual-cab 4×4, the FX4 will return to dealerships in December alongside the rest…
