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Buying used: VW Amarok (2011-2022) – Probably the most underrated dual-cab on the market
VW Amarok? Ew. They’re just a pretend ute aren’t they? No real carrying capacity. Euro vehicles are way overpriced for what you get. And they probably fold like a lawn chair when you take them off-road. That seems to be…
Off-road campers, 4WDs, caravans, camping gear and more at the National 4×4 Outdoors Show in Melbourne
If you love the great outdoors and want to be at the forefront of the outdoor adventure industry’s latest and greatest products, then you don’t want to miss the National 4×4 Outdoors Show in Melbourne. Over three jam-packed days, 23-25…
7 things you’ll need to 4WD in the Victorian High Country
Heading out to 4WD the Victorian High Country? Make sure to check these 7 things of your packing list first. Trust me, you'll need them!
7 old-tech tools for today’s traveller
With today’s composite materials, LEDs, compact energy systems and ever-more-efficient vehicles, it is easy to forget the old items. The ones that our parents used when we camped with them. These seven items are still around because they are…
Buying used: Land Rover Defender
When first discussing the Defender, the legend who came up with the idea kicked in the door to Land Rover’s engineering department boardroom and laid out a simple premise: “Listen up nerds! We’re going to build an over-engineered, bare bones…
Toyota Australia officially axes the V8 70 Series LandCruiser – but are you really surprised?
Toyota has recently announced that the iconic 70 Series LandCruiser range, will be exclusively powered by the 1GD 2.8L 4-cylinder motor. That’s right, the V8 LandCruiser is in the bin, and it’s 4-cylinders or nothing if you want a 70-Series.…
Suzuki finally locks in drive-away pricing for the 2024 Jimny range
It’s only taken five years since the launch of the JB74 Suzuki Jimny, but Suzuki has finally announced drive-away pricing for the 2024 Jimny range. The Jimny has been a wild success for Suzuki, but this popularity has meant prices…
How to navigate steep terrain
How do you conquer tracks with steep terrain with a minimum of fuss? We've shared our top tips so you'll be all set.
The 2024 Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show is coming this September
Presented by 4WD NSW & ACT, the Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show is on this September and is said to be the biggest 4WD Show in NSW. For 2024, it has grown even bigger! The Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show…
Top 5 things you need in your recovery kit
A recovery kit is vital for anyone who wants to venture off the blacktop. Of course, anyone can wander into a four-wheel drive shop and pick up a kit off the shelf. But do you really know what you need…
SWB vs LWB: Which is better?
I’m pretty sure that off-roaders have been debating LWB vs SWB since the invention of the wheel. But which is actually better? Learn more.
Six of the best 4x4s from the 1990s – glory days
People always say they like older 4x4s, and that the peak of off-road engineering was made during the 90s. Many had solid axles, coil springs, and large-capacity engines. But they were slow, unsafe, and kind of crap in an endearing…
We need your help – how we can stop track closures?
It’s time to stand up and shut down the clowns – they’re ruining it for all of us
Is Pebbly Beach the best beachside campground in NSW?
Every time I mention Pebbly Beach to other four-wheel drivers, they light up with joy. When I say sheepishly that I’ve never been, I’ve been greeted with a look of utter disgrace. The sort of look my wife gives me…
Everything you need to know about OBD2
The OBD2 Port If you’ve got a four-wheel drive built after about 1994, chances are you’ll have an OBD2 port. They’re often up under the steering column, and sometimes over in a kick panel, but it’s not so much its…
