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Turbo-diesel Gladiator confirmed… and maybe a V8 Hemi, too
Jeep has confirmed that it will introduce a turbo-diesel Gladiator dual-cab ute. In a simple Twitter post that reads “You spoke. We listened.” Jeep has confirmed that it will introduce a turbo-diesel Gladiator dual-cab ute in the last quarter of…
Melbourne Boat Show goes virtual
Those looking for a new boat to haul behind their 4×4 will be able to check out what’s on offer at the ‘virtual’ Melbourne Boat Show from the comfort of home… or on their boat… or while dropping a line.…
Virtual Overland Expo Summer 2020 – see it online!
Overland Expo Summer 2020 will be a virtual event so for Aussies it’ll be easier to get to than ever. In a somewhat ironic turn of events for Australians who haven’t previously been able to make it to the US…
2020 Deni Ute Muster cancelled
Organisers of the 2020 Deni Ute Muster are saddened to say the event has been cancelled despite their very best efforts. After consultation with government and health officials, event organisers say the 2020 Deni Ute Muster has been cancelled due…
Aussie D-MAX first look!
Chances are you’ve been keeping a rather close eye on the launch and release of the new Isuzu D-MAX, and the many, many different teasers and Thai versions of the all-new D-MAX that have shown up in the media. We’re…
Queensland to open but you’ll still need a border pass
Non-Queenslanders excited by the lifting of travel restrictions from 12.01pm tomorrow (10 July) still need to bear in mind that they will have to complete a Queensland Border Declaration Pass before entering the state. There are a number of requirements…
More powerful Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline 580 here soon
Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline 580 to hit showrooms from September. From September this year, Volkswagen’s best-selling Amarok model, the V6 Highline, will be equipped with the more powerful engine that was previously reserved for Amarok 580 variants. That means the…
Brit fury over mooted Ineos Grenadier 4×4 move to France
Ineos Automotive is in talks to move Grenadier 4×4 production to a French Daimler plant rather than build it in Portugal and Wales as originally planned, provoking cries of betrayal in the UK. Ineos had originally planned to manufacture the…
New Defender lift kit gives 329mm of ground clearance
Johnson Rods has developed a lift kit to suit the new Land Rover Defender that gives it a whopping 329mm of ground clearance! The Johnson Rods lift kit will appeal to those who don’t want to roger their new Defender…
The 1966 Ford Bronco Launch… and what’s coming next
The 1966 Ford Bronco launch would have to be one of the first times the term sports-utility vehicle (SUV) was coined but, far from what we perceive modern SUVs to be, the Bronco was a genuine off-road capable 4×4 that…
NSW-Victoria border to close
In a shock but somewhat unsurprising move, the New South Wales/Victoria border will close for the first time in 100 years! In a move that is expected to throw the plans of many holidaymakers in to chaos, in consultation with…
Gear: Bushranger Night Hawk 7-inch VLI Series LED Driving Lights
The compact seven-inch Bushranger Night Hawk LED driving light packs big light and is ideally suited to mounting where space is limited. The Bushranger Night Hawk LED is now available in a new compact and lightweight seven-inch model, completing the…
New 4×4 sales up in June as COVID restrictions ease
New 4×4 sales up in June 2020 compared to the previous two months… but still down on the previous year. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has revealed a total of 110,234 new vehicles were sold in June 2020,…
Race Replica: TTN Hypersport Everest Raptor kit
The TTN Hypersport Everest Raptor kit will transform your family 4×4 wagon into a desert-racing replica. TTN Hypersport makes kits to turn Ford Rangers into F-150 lookalikes and now the Thai tuning shop has turned its attentions to the Ford…
The awesome Huracan Fabrication tailgate storage system
How cool is this?! Huracan Fabrication has recently updated its fully lockable storage system that allows you to securely stow gear in the tailgate of your Ford Ranger. The Huracan tailgate storage system now features a lid with new hinges…
