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News Wrap: All the latest 4×4 news from June 2020
News Wrap June 2020. Here’s Unsealed 4X4’s News Wrap June 2020, with all the latest news from the world of four-wheel driving, from the new Toyota HiLux and Mazda BT-50 unveilings to spy shots, travel news, gear news, show news…
More new HiLux details emerge
New HiLux details emerge according to an Australian automotive website that claims to have access to a leaked Toyota dealer bulletin. New HiLux details emerge in addition to those we already know about the 2021 HiLux, including confirmation that it…
Brand new: ARB Sportlid
The brand-new ARB Sportlid has just been released. For a new take on the tried, tested and always popular Sportlid, ARB has just released its newest offering for those sporting the tub-back dual-cab utes. The new Sportlid retains the sleek…
New Recreational Vehicle Toll Rebate for large trailers in NSW
The NSW toll increase for large recreational vehicle users has been offset by a rebate – but only NSW residents are able to claim the large recreational vehicle toll rebate. Although NSW residents who tow a caravan, boat or horse…
The world’s most influential 4X4 turns 50. Happy birthday Range Rover!
We’re a day late with this one but we can’t let the fact the first Range Rover rolled off the production line 50 years ago yesterday go by without a mention. The Range Rover turns 50 and the team at…
Cancelled 2020 National 4×4 Shows in Brisbane and Melbourne
Cancelled 2020 National 4×4 Shows in Brisbane and Melbourne but organisers have set dates for 2021. After careful consideration the organisers of the ‘National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expos’ have decided not to hold the scheduled shows for…
All-New Mazda BT-50 revealed
The all-new Mazda BT-50 revealed today will go on sale in Australia towards the end of this year with a 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, a 1000kg payload, a 3500kg towing capacity, state-of-the-art safety and an all-new look. The all-new Mazda…
TJM Launches new Venturer Bullbar
TJM has launched its newest bullbar: The Venturer New from the TJM stable is its low-profile hoopless bullbar, the Venturer. Featuring a more aggressive design, the new bullbar offers up an all-steel construction, with a solid multi-fold central channel, which…
All-new Mazda BT-50 unveiled in less than two days
The all-new Mazda BT-50 unveiled in less than two days?! Yes, that’s right, and looking at this teaser image on the Mazda website it seems as though the new ute, co-developed with fellow Japanese ute manufacturer Isuzu, will have a…
A selection of new gear from Uniden
As travel restrictions ease this new gear from Uniden will help travellers stay better connected and safer while exploring Australia. It includes the new UH620 series of handheld UHF radios, the UPP1000 jump-start kit and the Dash View 30 Smart…
Cruisemaster’s new DO35 V3Plus hitch available now
The new and improved Cruisemaster DO35 V3Plus hitch has hit the production line and is now available to buy. Cruisemaster has developed a new and improved DO35 V3Plus hitch to replace the existing DO35 V3 models, with upgraded features to…
Dakar Rally Classic Class added to event for 2021
The Dakar Rally Classic Class will be introduced in 2021 and, among other changes, it will see the return to racing of memorable vehicles like the Lada Niva, Land Rover Defender and Porsche 959. In addition to announcing the introduction…
Nikola to start taking orders for Badger hydrogen fuel cell ute
The Nikola Badger Electric Ute is reportedly closer to a production reality with order books to open from 29 June, 2020. The Nikola Badger electric ute, with its innovative hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain, is one step closer to becoming…
RBT in Barrington Tops NP
An RBT in Barrington Tops NP?! You might not expect to see the boys in blue in the bush but it can happen, so make sure you do the right thing. Bumping into the boys in blue in the bush…
Factory-endorsed stretched Amarok now available
Volkswagen’s new Factory endorsed stretched Amarok in XL and XXL guise is on sale now. A factory-endorsed stretched Amarok is now available for those who need more tray capacity thanks to Volkswagen Group Australia’s (VGA) Body Builder Program which results…