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Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series to run smaller 2.8 diesel?
Latest rumours suggest Toyota will drop the turbodiesel V8 from the LandCruiser 300 line-up and run a 2.8L instead. According to news from Japan’s Best Car magazine, a usually very reliable source of scoop information, Toyota will drop the turbodiesel…
Victoria follows Queensland with camping closed.
At the direction of the Chief Health Officer Victoria campsites, caravan parks and camping grounds will now be closed to visitors. This closure comes into effect at 11.59pm (local time) March 25, 2020. According to the statement, the only people permitted…
4X4 stores keeping the lights on for DIY gear!
4X4 accessories stores are remaining open and encouraging Australians to order online for delivery, or to click (or phone) and collect in-store. With the Government announcing more stringent social isolation rules overnight, 4X4 accessories businesses remain open and ready for…
Queensland camping closed to slow spread of coronavirus
Queensland has shut down all camping in state forests and national parks as more and more stringent measures are put in place to assist in curbing the COVID-19 outbreak. All Queensland camping in national parks, state forests and recreation areas…
First Drive: 2020 Land Rover Defender Review
The Defender as we know it is dead… so can this all-new, softer looking off-roader live up to the name? Check out our 2020 Land Rover Defender Review. What we like: The on-road ride and handling; The interior look, feel…
Iconic national parks to close as coronavirus restrictions increase
Some of Australia’s most iconic national parks, including Kakadu and Uluru, are set to close as the coronavirus lockdowns become more sweeping. The National Parks set to close include the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra, Booderee National Park ion…
Hot or Not? Lifted Porsche Cayenne ready for adventure
A first-generation Porsche Cayenne isn’t the first thing most of us think about when we’re after a cross-continent off-road, so is this Delta 4X4-tweaked Porsche Cayenne hot or not? For most Aussies, the idea of a continent-crushing off-roader is symbolised…
New vehicle dealerships to remain open despite further COVID-19 social distancing restrictions
The FCAI has announced new vehicle dealerships will remain open despite the Government’s new social distancing restrictions around COVID-19. The Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic continues to stomp on every single aspect of our lives but car dealerships are hoping to keep…
Telescopic Jetboil Jetset Utensils available now
Always burning your fingers and hands because your utensils are too short, the Jetboil Jetset Utensils can help with that… While we all love a quick and easy meal out in the bush regular utensils are sometimes a little short…
Non-essential travel into Cape York restricted by QLD Government
Travel into Cape York has now been restricted by the Queensland Government effectively stopping any non-essential travel into the Cape. The Cook Shire Council has closed off non-essential travel into the Cape York Peninsula. The statement from the Cook Shire…
Tweaked 2020 Nissan Navara on-sale now
The mildly-tweaked 2020 Nissan Navara is on-sale now boasting NVH improvements across the range as well as safety updates. The 2020 Nissan Navara is on-sale now in Australia boasting a raft of NVH tweaks to improve passenger comfort. These include,…
Tasmania forcing non-essential travellers to self-quarantine from midnight (20th March)
The Tasmanian Government has announced it will, in essence, close its borders from midnight (20th March) to all non-essential travellers. Those that do visit will be forced to self-quarantine for 14 days. Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein has declared a state…
Peugeot Landtrek not for Australia…yet
Revealed in February and ear-marked for Sub-Saharan Africa and South America, Peugeot Australia has said the idea of the Peugeot Landtrek coming to Australia is “appealing”. The Peugeot Landtrek was revealed in February and while there was plenty of interest…
2022 Volkswagen Amarok teased
It’s only a sketch, so it’s highly unlikely the actual next-generation Amarok will look anywhere near this aggressive. Shown briefly last night at Volkswagen’s annual general meeting, the 2022 Volkswagen Amarok flashed up in the background while VW boss, Herbert…
ARB LINX software updated adding TPMS module…great for those who tow a trailer
ARB has released a software update for its LINX system adding a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) module. ARB has announced a software update for its LINX system adding a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) module. When linked to ARB…
