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2021 Dakar Stage 3: Another win for Al-Attiyah’s HiLux
Nasser Al-Attiyah has moved into second overall in the 2021 Dakar standings after taking the Stage 3 win in his 4X4 Toyota Gazoo Racing HiLux. Mr Dakar himself, Stephane Peterhansel (X-Raid Mini JCW Team), still leads the outright rankings in…
2021 Dakar Stage 2: Toyota Gazoo Racing HiLux fights back
Nasser Al-Attiyah has fought back in the 2021 Dakar to take the Stage 2 win in his 4X4 Toyota Gazoo Racing HiLux and putting him in third place overall. The Toyota Gazoo Racing HiLux of Nasser Al-Attiyah has taken the…
Nissan reveals new-look 2021 Navara line-up and pricing
Nissan revealed its 2021 Navara line-up and pricing details while we were kicking back and drinking beer over the Christmas break. Here are the deets… The 2021 Nissan Navara line-up and pricing details have been revealed and the headline act,…
Ford Raptor 4X4 hunts 2WD Minis in 2021 Dakar race
The Ford Raptor RS Cross Country of Martin Prokop takes third place on Stage 1 of the 2021 Dakar behind the 2WD Minis of last year’s winner Carlos Sainz and Dakar legend Stephane Peterhansel. The 4X4 Ford Raptor RS Cross…
Mitsubishi 10-year warranty gets ACCC green light
The ACCC has today issued a notice announcing the Mitsubishi 10-year warranty and capped-price service program – Diamond Advantage – will be allowed to stand. The ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) has today announced that the controversial Mitsubishi…
Isuzu UTE Australia’s $100k Christmas donation
Isuzu UTE Australia has made a $100k donation to charities in much-needed Christmas boost for Aussie families doing it tough. An Isuzu UTE Australia donation is a definite good-news story at a time when we could all do with a…
Beach permit cameras installed at Teewah Beach
Cameras that check whether you have a valid beach permit have been set up at the entrances to Teewah Beach, within the Cooloola Recreation Area in Queensland. The new cameras on Teewah Beach have been set up in a bid…
Surprise! Not really… ANCAP gives the new Defender 5 stars
In a less-than-surprising announcement ANCAP gives the new Defender 5 stars for safety. Who would’ve thunk it? ANCAP (Australian New Car Assessment Program) has awarded the new Defender 5 stars for safety. Why is this not surprising? Well, for starters,…
Gear News: The latest 4X4 accessories from around the traps…
Here’s a wrap-up of the latest 4X4 accessories from around the traps. Some of these would make a great addition to your favourite four-wheel driver’s Chrissie stocking… Looking for something to fill the Christmas stocking? Here are some of the…
Redarc releases new BCDC bracket range
Redarc continues to expand its BCDC mounting-bracket range, releasing two new models of the Australian-made brackets. The mounting brackets, that suit the Redarc BCDC range, assist with the installation of the units at the front of the vehicle, ensuring they…
Ineos acquires French plant to build Grenadier 4X4
Ineos Automotive has acquired a French production plant to build its upcoming Grenadier 4X4 wagon and ute models. British startup Ineos Automotive has announced that it has acquired a production plant from Mercedes-Benz in Hambach France to build its upcoming…
Fraser Island fires worsen
In a turn for the worse, the fires currently ravaging Fraser Island have ramped up, causing an emergency warning to be issued for those in Happy Valley. The fires, that have been burning on Fraser Island for more than seven…
Toyota HiLux and Fortuner recall over faulty brake system
Toyota has issued a recall for some of its HiLux and Fortuner models over a faulty brake system, relating to the brake booster failing. The recall, which affects nearly 24,000 vehicles within the HiLux and Fortuner ranges, relates to safety…
Toyota HiLux back on top in November
The Toyota HiLux is back on top of the 4×4 sales sales charts in November pipping the Ford Ranger by just 25 sales for the month. The Toyota HiLux is once again Australia’s best-selling 4X4, managing to rack up 3854…
Lift the new Land Rover Defender for less than $100
In a rather ingenious (if obvious) idea from Lucky8, you can now lift your brand-spanking new Land Rover Defender for under 100 dollarydoos. More than a few modifications to our four-wheel drives these days come at the expense of tricking…
