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New GVM upgrade kits from Terrain Tamer
Terrain Tamer and Multidrive Technology have developed a new range of vehicle-specific GVM upgrade kits. The new Terrain Tamer GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade kits have been developed to cater to popular 4×4 vehicles that are often pushed to their…
Nissan Patrol tagged for Warrior treatment
Nissan Patrol earmarked for the Warrior Treatment After Nissan’s reasonably good success with the Navara N-Trek Warrior, which we reviewed here, it seems that the Nissan Patrol is being tagged for the Warrior treatment. There have been whispers and rumours…
ASV issues RAM 1500 Diesel Truck Recall
Recall issued on Ram 1500 Diesel Trucks. American Special Vehicles (ASV) has issued a recall on MY2014-2019 RAM 1500 Diesel Trucks due to a manufacturing defect in which the EGR cooler may crack, causing coolant to leak into the intake…
2020 Jeep Cherokee line-up gets new range-topping S-Limited
Not long after announcing a refreshed Grand Cherokee line-up for 2020, Jeep has now updated its Cherokee range. A new range-topping Cherokee S-Limited headlines the 2020 Cherokee line-up. This model features new body colour cladding, Granite Crystal seven-slot grille, Granite…
Tactical Cybertruck looks awesome!
Despite the Tesla Cybertruck already being fairly tactical and utilitarian, we just spotted these renderings that are actually pretty awesome. With the Tesla Cybertruck stirring imaginations across the world even before its official release, it would seem that the ongoing…
New car sales take worst hit since VFACTS records began!
New car sales take a massive hit in the face of COVID-19. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has just released its VFACTS report on new-car sales for April 2020 and the results represent “the largest single decrease of…
Nisden 300 ‘Deo: Hot or Not?
Just because Frankensteining cars will always be a thing in Australia, we bring you this gem; a proper early Nissan 300ZX body jammed on a Holden Rodeo chassis. We give you the Nisden 300 ‘Deo. We happened to find this…
Hikeit X9 throttle controller released
A new throttle controller has entered the market that offers some new advancements and options in the throttle-controller segment: the Hikeit X9. We’re all about new gear and gadgets here at Unsealed 4X4 and the new Hikeit X9 throttle controller…
Refreshed MY2020 Mahindra PikUp
Mahindra has updated its MY2020 PikUp headlined by a revised front-end and added features. The MY2020 Mahindra PikUp has been given a new signature grille, static bending projection headlights, LED DRLs (daytime running lights) and a new fog light assembly,…
Western Australians allowed to go camping
Western Australia has announced that locals are now able to camp again as of midday 1 May, 2020. Thanks to the success of social distancing, Western Australians are again able to access and camp in campgrounds within…
Isuzu I-Venture Celebrates Five Years
Isuzu Ute Australia’s (IUA) popular I-Venture Club 4WD training program is celebrating its fifth year of operation, having held more than 150 training events since its inception in 2015, with more than 3500 drivers completing the program. According to IUA,…
Cannon to fire at Ranger and HiLux this year
Great Wall Motors to launch P Series Ranger and HiLux rival in Australia later this year. Despite the massive impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus on the world’s automotive industry, Great Wall Motors (GWM) has managed to ramp-up production in China…
TLR launches new multiplug bracket for 200 Series
With more and more connections needed between what you’re towing and your tow-rig, finding a neat way to mount all those connections has been a problem for some time. We’ve just gotten off the phone with the folks over at…
NSW limits GVM Upgrades without industry consultation
Those seeking a GVM upgrade for their 4×4 in NSW will no doubt be surprised to learn that there’s been a recent change to the Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS) that limits such increases to the vehicle’s axle mass…
Ford Australia to produce and donate 100,000 face shields
In another good news story from the Australian automotive industry, which has stepped up in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ford Australia will produce and donate 100,000 face shields to frontline healthcare workers during the outbreak. The prototype face…
