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Flinders Ranges I-Venture Club adventure
If there are two things I love about this line of work, is travelling to remote locations, and testing the new crop of 4x4s. When Isuzu Ute Australia extended an invitation to join them and other media representatives on an…

Terrain Tamer releases Heavy Duty Wheel Bearing kits
Hard parts and general 4×4 experts, Terrain Tamer, have recently expanded their range of wheel bearing kits. Now, they also offer a range of Heavy Duty Wheel Bearing Kits to suit many popular 4x4s. But who should buy these Heavy…

Heading to Cape York with your 4WD? Here’s how to prepare
Planning on taking your 4WD to Cape York? Make sure to read these seven tips to prepare you for your trip to the cape.

6 towing tips for beginners – please learn from my mistakes
I’ve got a confession to make. You see, while I’m in my happy place behind the wheel of a 4WD, once you put a trailer on the back I’m not so confident. And being that I work in the off-road…

First look at Front Runner’s latest canopy rack – designed for tradies and four-wheel drivers
Front Runner, has just announced the release of a new product, that sort of took inspiration from one of their most popular products. Their mighty range of roof racks. While the Slimline II roof rack system from Front Runner has…
10 Things we miss in modern 4X4s
Modern 4X4s are faster, more capable, more economical, and better than ever to travel in. But they're just missing that certain something...
The 5 deadliest Aussie animals you may encounter
We decided to list the 5 deadliest Aussie animals that you may encounter along with some facts about them.
Bloomfield Track in North Queensland opened for school holidays
Great news, the Bloomfield Track has reopened, on June 22, just in time for the school holidays. The track has been closed since mid-December following extensive damage in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Jasper. So it’s great that Unsealed 4×4…
Suzuki Jimny XL Heritage model announced – but there’s a catch
Yep, you have read that right. Suzuki has just announced that they will be releasing a Heritage version of their 5-door XL Jimny. However, with only 500 models for sale, Suzuki says their limited edition 5-door Heritage Jimny is going…
Everything you ever wanted to know about a turbo
If you get your hands on any diesel-powered vehicle these days, chances are they will be helped along by a turbocharger hanging off the side of the engine. For a lot of older folks who might’ve been used to a…
First drive of the 2024 Isuzu D-Max 4×4
The 2024 Isuzu D-Max marks the second update to this platform, which was introduced to the Australian market as the Third Generation D-Max back in 2020. The D-Max was the third best selling 4×4 in 2023 and 2024, so this…
Are emission standards killing your diesel 4×4?
Tighter laws controlling the emission standards for light vehicles were announced way back in 2011 and introduced in 2013. While this is a great thing for penguins, and those suspicious members of society who claim to be all about the…
Kumho MT51 mud terrain tyre 10,000km report
Tyre reviews are funny things. Which is why I’ve decided to not call this a review. You see, I’ve done just over 10,000km on the Kumho MT51s I had fitted up by the team at Bob Jane Penrith. And I…
Best used dual-cab utes for under $20K
Our top five picks for second hand dual-cab utes we’d be happy to park in our driveway Dual-cab utes, the crossbreed mongrels of the 4X4 world. Half family wagon and half commercial utility, good at both but not the best…
Clearview releases 300 Series LandCruiser towing mirrors
With nearly 20 years of experience under their belt, you know that when Clearview Accessories releases a new product, to suit a new LandCruiser, they made sure it was right the first time. With the launch of the Toyota LandCruiser…