RAM TRX 1500 to get hellcat engine
The new RAM TRX 1500 is set to get the monstrous 523kW Hellcat V8 In some interesting news to fly across our desks, we have a bit of information out of the United States that may well translate into an…
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All-new Mazda BT-50 on sale by October
Mazda Australia has announced that the all-new Mazda BT-50 will go on sale in October this year. The all-new Mazda BT-50 will go on sale in Australia by October this year, just one month after its badge-engineered sibling the all-new…
Gladiator gets much-needed GVM Upgrade
This new Jeep Gladiator GVM Upgrade solution from Pedders will make Gladiator owners smile. It’s no secret that the Jeep Gladiator has one of the smallest payloads of any dual-cab 4×4 ute on the market, which is why the new…
2020 Victorian Virtual Caravan & Camping Show
Despite the cancellation of Leisurefest for this year, the 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show will go on amid challenging times, it’s been announced. By Tim Scott. With Metropolitan Melbourne caravan industry manufacturers and dealers closing for six weeks…
Melbourne Leisurefest 2020 cancelled
The Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) has announced that Melbourne Leisurefest 2020 has been cancelled as the coronavirus situation deepens once more. By Tim Scott. In a statement issued on 14 August, the CIV cited the introduction by the Victorian Government…
Ineos releases video showing all-new Grenadier in action
Ineos Automotive has produced a new film showing the all-new Grenadier 4×4 in action. Ineos has released the fifth film in its ‘Building the Grenadier’ story and this time it shows the all-new Grenadier in action, and it also covers…
Ford announces new Ranger options
Ford Australia have just announced new Ranger options packs and a Special Edition XL model along with their new FordPass Connect Ford has just confirmed that the Ford Ranger now has new updated model and options packs, including the Ranger…
New Toyota HiLux details announced ahead of late-August launch
Toyota has announced pricing and specification details on its new HiLux SR and SR5 variants which will go on sale from 27 August. Hot on the heels of Isuzu Ute Australia’s unveiling of its new D-MAX, Toyota Australia has announced…
TJM ramps up accessories for new D-MAX
With the official release of information on the brand new Isuzu D-MAX just hours ago, TJM is already ramping up to have it outfitted for it’s September 1, 2020 release. If you missed it, the new 2021 Isuzu D-MAX launched…
All-New Isuzu D-MAX – full details and pricing
Isuzu Ute Australia has finally whipped the covers off the all-new D-MAX. Here’s everything you need to know… After months of leaked images and glimpses of Thai-spec models, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) has finally unveiled the all-new D-MAX that will…
The Rubicon shorty is back!
Jeep has announced the return of the Rubicon shorty to Australia, albeit in limited numbers. The Wrangler Rubicon shorty is back, with Jeep Australia announcing the introduction of an exclusive run of just 100 Rubicon Recon special editions including 40…
X-Class recalled over autonomous braking issue
MY2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Class models recalled over an autonomous braking issue The 2018-2019 model years of the Mercedes X-Class have been recalled due to an issue with the autonomous braking software. Some 5826 Mercs have been affected by the issue, where…
Jeep’s Big Aussie comeback plan. Will it work?
FCA Australia boss outlines Jeep’s Aussie comeback plan in one-on-one talk with Unsealed 4X4. Recently arrived FCA Australia MD and CEO Kevin Flynn takes some time out to speak with Unsealed 4X4 to outline Jeep’s Aussie comeback plan… a plan…
A diesel Gladiator? Don’t hold your breath
The question everyone wants answered: will there be a diesel Gladiator in Australia? And if so, what engine will it be and when will we get it? In a recent one-on-one interview with Unsealed 4X4, we asked Jeep Australia boss…
New 4X4 sales down again but there are some winners
New 4×4 sales down again in July 2020 compared to last month… and still well down on the previous year. New 4×4 sales are down again, with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) VFACTS service revealing a total of…
