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NSW Police cracking down on overweight towing
NSW Police Forces Traffic and Highway Patrol Command is warning those who are towing to know the weights of their trailer and towing limits of their vehicle. Authorities in NSW have been warning a crackdown would begin soon on those…
Barn Find! TD42 GU with only 121km on the clock…
Ever dreamt of owning a brand-spanking new TD42 GU Coil Cab ute with the TD42 Turbo Black Top? You’re in luck…this thing’s got just 121km on it. This 2000 model GU has a total of 121km on the clock and…
Ford Ranger and Everest to get FordPass Connect as standard from mid-2020
The Ford Ranger will get the FordPass Connect embedded modem as standard on all models from mid-2020 which is intended to improve and simplify the ownership experience. Ford has announced today that the Ford Ranger from mid-2020 will come standard…
Meet the 675kW Nikola Badger that wants to eat the Tesla Cybertruck
The electric pickup wars have begun… meet the 675kW Nikola Badger that’ll offer a dual fuel cell and battery electric powertrain. The Nikola Corporation is a start-up from Arizona and has joined the race to create a zero-emission pick-up truck,…
Limited-edition Toyota LandCruiser 200 Sahara Horizon breaks cover
The limited-run Toyota LandCruiser 200 Sahara Horizon has been revealed with the price set at an eye-watering $129,090+ORCs. Only 400 limited-run Toyota LandCruiser 200 Sahara Horizon variants will be available, offered to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of Toyota Australia’s…
Superior Engineering 200 Series Outback Adventurer kit looks awesome
From mild to wild. Superior Engineering 200 Series Outback Adventurer kit offers a 3.9-tonne GVM upgrade, 3-4-inch lift kit, plus bash-plates, flares and a Rival bullbar. It’s no secret for most looking at a 200 Series LandCruiser, that a GVM…
Something different. The Oztent Malamoo Teepee 6
Oztent has released a new tepee-style tent big enough for the whole family, it’s called the Oztent Malamoo Teepee 6 and is priced at $299.95. Nomadic tribes across the world have always used teepee-shaped tents, and now recreational camping companies…
New Variants. Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R and top-spec GSR revealed
Mitsubishi has announced the release, price and specs for the two new variants, the mid-spec GLX-R and the top-spec GSR which goes on-sale here in March Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced the launch of two new Triton variants. The GLX-R…
Hot or Not? Super-rare short-wheelbase Nissan Patrol GU for sale
Hot or Not? This super rare Shorty GU is up for grabs for an eye-watering $50,000. Not a bad bit of kit for those with deep pockets… For those who have ever owned a short-wheel based four-wheel drive, shorties take…
SPIED! two-door 2021 Ford Bronco testing off-road
Ford has been hinting at a Bronco to suit all types of off-roaders, and now our spies have captured the two-door 2021 Ford Bronco testing off-road. Images by Brian Williams/SpiedBilde: Ford drip-fed us a teaser video recently of the Bronco…
Club 4X4 launches Rigs and Rolls in February…everyone’s welcome
Cars and coffee concept comes to four-wheel drives thanks to inaugural ‘Rigs and Rolls’ event at Eastern Creek Dragway in February. Off-road-oriented insurance company, Club 4X4, has announced its inaugural ‘Rigs and Rolls’ event on 16 February 2020 (9am –…
2020 Nissan Pathfinder N-TREK edition revealed… It’s soft now but we’ve got proof the Pathie used to be tough
Nissan has expanded its N-Trek series announcing the release of a Nissan Pathfinder N-Trek edition, which will go on sale this month (February). But the Pathfinder used to be tough, remember that? Off the back of the semi-success of the…
Aussie-converted Ford F-250 and F-350 recalled for steering failure
Ford F-250 and F-350 2014-2016 variants sold by Performax in Australia are being recalled because of potential steering failure. More than 140 Ford F-250 and F-350 vehicles (2014-2016) converted to right-hand drive and sold in Australia by Performax are being…
UK Government bans sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles from 2035…what does that mean for 4X4s?
The internal combustion engine is well and truly on its last legs following news the UK Government will ban the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles from 2035. UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has brought forward plans for the…
GVM upgrades in Queensland made easier thanks to LS15 mod code
GVM upgrades in Queensland have become easier thanks to the introduction of LS15 which removes the requirement for a fully qualified engineer to sign-off on GVM upgrades for in-service vehicles, saving vehicle owners time and money. Finally, a bit of…
