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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…
Hot or Not? 2020 Force Gurkha Customised Revealed
We don’t get it here but the lucky buggers in India have just copped an eyeful of this one-off 2020 Force Gurkha Customised at the 2020 Auto Expo in India. Based on the current Force Gurkha which is some sort…
All-new Rhino-Rack Pioneer released
Rhino-Rack has released the latest-generation Pioneer platform, claimed to make loading, carrying and securing your loads easier. Rhino-Rack has released its all-new Pioneer platform (RRP$1099) – the original was launched 10 years ago. On the surface it looks very similar…
Ford Ranger best-selling 4X4 in January (2020). Again
The Ford Ranger has continued its dominance of the 4X4 segment, topping total 4X4 sales in January followed by the Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton, with the HiLux and Ranger the two best-selling vehicles across all segments. Not only did…
2021 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup spied…four-wheel drivers can look away now
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Cruz has been spied testing in Lapland, but from the looks of it, four-wheel drivers shouldn’t get their hopes up as it’ll be based on the Santa Fe. Images by SpiedBilde: Any thought that the Hyundai…
Firestone Destination M/T2 Review: The first 5000km
Just launched onto the Australian market, Unsealed 4X4 has been running a set of Firestone Destination M/T2 mud-terrain tyres. Here’s what we think so far (5000km). Firestone (a subsidiary of Bridgestone) quietly launched its Destination M/T2 in Australia at the…
Zoleo satellite communicator launched for when you’re out of mobile coverage
The Zoleo satellite communicator has launched in Australia allowing users to connect their smartphone and communicate via satellite when out of mobile coverage. The latest player on the remote area communications market is, Zoleo, which has just launched its messaging…
2020 Troller TX4 Revealed…but only for South America
The 2020 Troller TX4 is one of those 4X4s we wish we got here in Australia…it’s got factory-fit steel front and rear bumpers, mud terrains, LED driving lights, snorkel and more. The Troller is an icon of the Brazillian automotive…
2021 Ford Bronco Spied. Again.
The 2021 Ford Bronco has been spied again having shed its faux Ranger body, giving us the best look yet of its rugged, boxy shape. Photos by SpiedBilde. Drip, drip, drip…Ford continues to tease the Ford Bronco ahead of its…
Camp King Tub Topper now available for Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux
The Camp King Tub Topper has been on-sale in the US since 2018 and is now available Down Under for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux from $5000. After wowing visitors to SEMA in 2018, the Camp King Tub Topper…
Mercedes-Benz X-Class Dead…production ends this year
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class will end production this year in May, just three years after it went on-sale globally and just two years after being released here in Australia. Mercedes-Benz has finally announced it is killing the X-Class this year (in…
