Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series common problems (2007–2026): What goes wrong and how to fix it
Thinking about buying a Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series? Learn the most common problems, reliability issues, warning signs and proven fixes.
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Common Ford Ranger problems: Gearbox, engine & reliability fixes
Common Ford Ranger gearbox issues, 3.2 engine problems and transmission faults - plus simple fixes, causes and what to watch for.
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...
Grenadier vs Defender vs LC300 vs Patrol – touring wagons off-road : Part 3
In Part 1 of our Grenadier/LC300/Defender/Patrol comparison we introduced the four vehicles, in Part 2 we looked at rough-terrain performance and now it’s time for descents. The most deadly terrain in offroading is a hill. That’s because gravity can accelerate…
Everything you need to know 4×4 drivelines and how to upgrade them
Knowing how something works is the best step forward when it comes to preservation. Let’s take a closer look at what makes your four-wheel drive, well… a four-wheel drive.
First drive of the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok Style – on and off road review
Like many other motoring journalists in the last few months, I have spent loads of time driving the new 2023 Ford Ranger. From base models to the Wildtrak – right up to the fire-breathing Ranger Raptor. And I’ve enjoyed every…
The 5 most important gauges your 4X4 needs
With a few gauges placed within eyesight we’re able to monitor the bangs and the whirs to make sure they’re banging and whirring in the way we want them to.
LC300 LandCruiser’s new engine
With Toyota’s upcoming LC300 finally primed and ready for launch the covers have been finally lifted on what we can expect to see under the bonnet in dealer lots later this year. Powered exclusively by the upcoming F33A-FTV engine the LandCruiser…
Custom 4.2 Nissan GU Patrol: A watched kettle never boils
This once-grenaded GU Patrol will never do it again Words by Mark Kendrick. Images by Wes Whitworth. THE OWNER Thomas runs RMS Performance Engineering in Mackay, Queensland. Working primarily on Patrols day in, day out with tuning and upgrades and…
Ford’s Ranger Raptor
Does the 2.0-litre engine cut the mustard? It’s quite easily one of the most talked about new vehicles coming to Australia in the past few years: The Ranger Raptor. Following on from the F-150 Raptor stateside that has built a reputation…
2019 Ford Everest Review
Ford has been kicking some pretty serious 4X4 goals lately, if you haven’t noticed. Every man and their dog is talking about the Ranger Raptor, and the Ranger is going toe-to-toe with the HiLux in terms of overall sales. And…
2019 Ford Ranger and Everest Revealed
New motor, new looks, new tech Ford’s chief 4WD offerings, Ranger and Everest, are getting a new model land towards the end of this year. It’s not a completely new model, but it does come with some big changes. Let’s…
TERRAIN TAMER MODIFIED RATIO GEAR SETS
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How You’re Destroying Your Gearbox
We’re all guilty of this whilst driving a couple of hundred kilometres to our favourite campsite – and it’s killing our cog-shufflers! Being the typical Aussie, my favourite camping spot is a solid 300 kilometres away. Why? Because it’s just no…
WHOLESALE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS NOMAD VALVE BODY UPGRADE
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