NSW to allow holidays as of June 1
June 1 is the day for those in NSW to get back out on holidays! So you may have seen our story last week, on those in New South Wales being able to get out four-wheel driving again to have…
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Buy an Amarok from home
Want to buy an Amarok from home? That’s right! You no longer have to head to a dealer to buy a new ute because Volkswagen has expanded its online configuration and purchasing capability. If you don’t feel like driving all…
Volkswagen’s most kitted-out Amarok yet
Volkswagen’s most kitted-out Amarok yet, the limited-run Amarok V6 580S, will go on sale in June priced from $70,990. No doubt hoping to reinvigorate sales after the new-car market took a massive hit in April, Volkswagen will launch its most…
Fraser, Stradbroke and Moreton Islands reopen for day trips
South East Queenslanders wanting to go four-wheel driving this weekend will be happy to hear that Fraser, Stradbroke and Moreton islands will reopen for day trips as coronavirus restrictions are eased. Stage 1 easing of travel restrictions means local four-wheel…
Modern Land Rovers can’t be modified? Hold my beer…
“Modern Land Rovers can’t be modified” = @jaustonfab “hold my beer”. I was browsing the interweb the other day (well, the Unsealed 4X4 team is working from home) and the phrase “Modern Land Rovers can’t be modified” = @jaustonfab “hold…
NSW four-wheel driving back on track, but no camping… yet
Going out four-wheel driving is back on track in NSW with those who live in the state now allowed to go for a ‘picnic’, however, there is no camping allowed… yet. As of tomorrow, Friday, 15 May 2020, New South…
Lexus LX570 recalled due to faulty fuel pump
Lexus LX570 recalled due to a faulty fuel pump that could cause a loss of power. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issues a Product Safety Australia recall on the Lexus LX570 (URJ201) affecting 226 vehicles sold between…
Power up for less with Steinbauer
Diesel Care is passing on big savings allowing diesel 4×4 owners to power up for less using a Steinbauer Power Module. The Steinbauer factory in Austria recently announced price reductions of up to 45 per cent on power modules in…
70 Series LandCruiser DPF fire recall
22,971 LandCruisers recalled over fire concerns from DPF In a similar turn of events to the Ford Ranger recall seen a few years back, Toyota has now issued a recall for some 22,971 70 Series LandCruisers, built between 2016 and…
New Kumho Mud Terrain launched in Australia
New Kumho mud-terrain tyre launched in Australia is aimed squarely at 4×4 utes and wagons that see plenty of off-road driving action. The new Kumho mud terrain, called the Road Venture MT71, has been under development for two years, and…
Contactless New Car Buying. The end of dealerships?
Contactless new car buying method introduced by Jeep Australia could spell the end for new car dealerships as we know them. Jeep Virtual Demo is described as a virtual vehicle demonstration experience that allows potential customers to remotely experience a…
Hella Rallye 4000 LED released
Hella has just released the Rallye 4000 LED range. If you’ve been around more than a few years, you’ll have heard of the Hella range of lighting products. Back in the strictly halogen days, they were up there with IPF…
Isuzu resumes production in Thailand
Isuzu resumes production in Thailand and the new MY2020 D-MAX ute is still expected in Australian showrooms in July this year. Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has announced that D-MAX and MU-X production has resumed in Thailand and that all Australian…
Update: NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn
Update: NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn… temporarily. Further to the story published on 29 April, 2020 on Unsealed 4X4 titled NSW Limits GVM Upgrades Without Industry Consultation, Transport for NSW has decided to withdraw GVM upgrade changes outlined in Vehicle…
Recall: Atem Power 3000kg Hi Lift Farm Jack
The ACCC has issued a recall on the Atem Power 3000kg Hi Lift Farm Jack. It’s no secret that Hi-Lift jacks can be extremely useful devices when you’re out four-wheel driving, but they can also be dangerous if used incorrectly.…
