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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…
Grenadier gets green light as Land Rover loses in court
Ineos gets green light to build Defender-esque Grenadier 4×4 as Land Rover loses court battle to trademark the shape of its iconic Defender. When the all-new Grenadier 4×4 wagon and dual-cab ute were revealed on 1 July, 2020, it was…
Ford Australia has new Aussie CEO
Aussie Andrew Birkic has been appointed President and CEO, Ford Australia and New Zealand. Ford Australia has announced that Andrew Birkic will take over the role of President and CEO, Ford Australia and New Zealand from Kay Hart, who has…
Clearview Releases Next Gen Towing Mirrors
In an exclusive with Unsealed 4X4, we can now confirm that Clearview Mirrors has just released its Next Gen mirrors, which are a completely new design. Clearview has just released its newest offering when it comes to telescopic towing mirrors,…
Hummer EV on sale as early as next year… but not here :(
GM continues to tease 4×4 fans with more images of the all-electric Hummer and says the vehicle will be revealed in late 2020 and will go into production in late 2021. Preview images of the new Hummer EV, which we…
Toyota LandCruiser Chief Engineer, Sadayoshi Koyari, gives us a history lesson
Sadayoshi Koyari brings us a quick video of the history of the Toyota LandCruiser, from its initial introduction as the BJ Jeep through to more current times. To fill up your Friday’s viewing pleasure, we bring you this quick video…
EXCLUSIVE: Baintech 110Ah Slimline Lithium battery with 20A charger
Hot off the press is a new bit of kit from the team at Baintech (Bainbridge Technologies); a new 110Ah slimline lithium battery with an inbuilt 20A DC-DC charger. In a brand new product that Unsealed4X4 has gotten the exclusive…
Pajero finished as Mitsubishi announces end of production
Pajero finished, confirms Mitsubishi Australia. Pajero finished?! Coming off the back of a Mitsubishi board meeting we can now confirm unequivocally that production of Mitsubishi’s full-sized four-wheel drive, the Pajero, will soon come to an end. The decision to kill-off…
