4×4
2018 Ram 1500: 291kW V8, $79,000 start price.
What is a 2018 Ram 1500? It’s Ram’s new entry-level 4X4 ute, which is aimed directly at those looking to buy top-end 4WD utes like Ranger Wildtrak, V6 Amarok and X-Class. It’s still a Ram, but a 1500 model. This…
THE 5 BEST LUXURY 4WDS TO GO TOURING IN
What do you buy when you’ve got the taste, but not the budget? CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Have your cake and eat it too. Champagne on a beer budget. Getting more than you bargained…
The Biggest Recall in Australian 4X4 History
41,941. That’s the number of Nissan Navaras that have just been recalled to replace a dodgy and downright dangerous airbag inflator that can seriously do more harm than good. It’s the same Takata airbag recall which is affecting up to…
LET’S GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS WITH THE 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Beyond the glitz and glamour, what kind of off-road chops does the latest Rover have? CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Is the new Land Rover Discovery still a capable 4WD off the beaten path? …
RANGE ROVER FIRESTORM
6.2L supercharged V8, road-legal Rangie on 35s? Stop it… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE It’s not often I look at a custom 4WD and just say “that’s perfect, I wouldn’t change a thing.” But that’s…
THE EASY WAYS TO VOID YOUR INSURANCE
A cautionary tale… To most of us, insurance is about as exciting as the prospect of sharing a sauna with Clive Palmer… and you’ve just noticed he ain’t wearing a towel. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR…
7 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER GET INTO MODIFIED 4X4s
Well, 6 reasons not to and 1 reason that makes it all worthwhile… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE You’ll lose all of your spare money You’ll cease to have money in a bank account; just…
What the 4×4 World Can Learn From the ATV Industry
We take Yamaha’s new 4WD ATV workhorse for a spin, and come away wondering ‘what if…’? I’ve been to more than a few vehicle releases over the years. They’re always fun and you get to drive or ride something before…
CAN I GET A DEFENDER WITH THE LOT PLEASE?
Rob’s Defender is kitted to tour, but is even happy to lift a wheel Facts: Model: ‘Puma’ Defender 110 Wagon Year: 2008 Motor: 2.4L Turbo-Diesel KMs: 170,000 Transmission: Manual Name: Monty (the vehicle, not the owner) CLICK HERE TO READ…
NSW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ADVENTURE SHOW
Unsealed 4X4, RV Daily, Club 4X4 Insurance and Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures have once again teamed up as the presenting partners for the NSW Southern Highlands Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Show running at the Moss Vale Showground from Friday to…
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVER IDENTIFICATION
So you read all the 4WD magazines, frequent the lifestyle shows, and stay up-to-date with the latest advances in vehicle technology. You could spot an 80 Series ’Cruiser from a mile away, and can name almost all the fourbys on…
A $50,000 4X4 UTE COMPARISON: RANGER VS BT-50
It’s XTR versus XLS – and the gloves are off. In terms of sales, it’s a David versus Goliath battle. Despite the fact that these two vehicles share so much, the Ford sells almost four Rangers to every BT-50.…
110 DEFENDER – DO YOU HAVE ANY BLACKER?
When you want a fishing rig that is tough, proven, economical and won’t rust out as soon as you look as salt water, a 110 Defender fits the bill pretty nicely. Especially if you can buy it already built for…
THE LDV T60 MIGHT HAVE MASSIVE TUNING POTENTIAL
There’s a new ute coming to Australia, called the LDV T60. LDV stands for Leyland DAF Vans. DAF stands for Van Doorne’s Aanhangwagen Fabriek, or Van Doorne’s Trailer Factory. So it’s a combination of a British and a Dutch truck…
THE UNSUSPECTING ADVENTURER
Proof you can tour in a Jeep! The Jeep Wrangler has been synonymous with the hardcore off-road scene for decades with its incredible capability right off the showroom floor. And with a huge aftermarket industry specifically catering for the seven-slot…
