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Rivian R1T shows off 360-degree ‘Tank Turn’
Following the release of a fake video in the middle of last year that claimed to show a Rivian R1T performing a ‘tank turn’, Rivian has released an official video but is that a good thing? Tesla’s ugly-as-sin and likely-to-fall-foul-of-every-known-safety-agency…
Refreshed 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport revealed
The refreshed 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been revealed with drive-away prices starting at $45,990 and clever app connectivity for the top-spec Exceed variant. The current Mitsubishi Pajero Sport was released here in 2015 with this refreshed model on-sale in…
Bushranger Portable Gas Hot Water Shower Kit Review
Do you really need a shower in your 4X4? And is the Bushranger unit the right one for you? We take a closer look at the Bushranger Portable Gas Hot Water Shower Kit. We all want the modern creature comforts…
Australian new car sales hit 1 million (just) in 2019
Australians purchased 1,062,867 new vehicles in 2019 which is a staggering 7.8% drop on the year before and the lowest result since 2011. So, what did we buy? Australian new car sales in 2019 managed to exceed the magical 1…
Land Rover adds $20k value to Discovery and Range Rover…
Land Rover Australia has announced two new limited-edition variants of the Land Rover Discovery SE and Range Rover Sport SE which boast $20k in extra equipment. Despite getting $20k worth of extra gear, Land Rover has announced prices are on-hold…
Dometic PLB40 Review – Better than a dual-battery setup?
If you’ve not got the room or ability to have a permanent 12-volt system, the Dometic PLB40 might just be the product you’ve been waiting for… Some of us have the luxury of a full-time dedicated adventure rig that stays…
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Review 2019
Read our review of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with price, specs, on- and off-road performance, practicality, handling, safety and more. The modern Jeep Wrangler owes its origins to the World War II Willys Jeep that saw military service across…
Everything you need to know about water crossings
Water crossings can take a simple drive in the bush and make it feel like a proper adventure. Here’s everything you need to know about water crossings. It was 2010, and I’d just turned off the A699 somewhere near Roxburgh…
LED Lenser MH7 head torch review
When you absolutely need both hands on the job and you need lots of light then a head torch is invaluable. We put the LED Lenser MH7 through its paces. Let’s face it, when the inevitable breakdown, traction challenge or…
Exitrax Recovery Board Preview – Making recoveries easier?
The Exitrax recovery boards claim to be unlike any other recovery board on the market. We take a closer look. Recovery boards have been around for ages and, yep, everyone should have a set or two in their recovery kit.…
ANCAP ups Jeep Wrangler to 3 stars but it’s still not happy…
The Jeep Wrangler has jumped from its dismal one-star ANCAP rating to a three-star rating thanks to active safety assistance inclusions but ANCAP warns that deficiencies remain. ANCAP has announced it is altering the Jeep Wrangler’s rating to 3 stars…
Jaguar Land Rover buys Bowler
Jaguar Land Rover has purchased Bowler, the all-terrain performance and rally raid vehicle maker. Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations has purchased Bowler, claiming it’s a “natural fit”. Founded back in 1985, Bowler was responsible for pioneering the production of…
Patriot Campers becomes distributor for Sherp ATV in Oz
Patriot Campers has become first Down Under distributor for the Sherp ATV which is a mental-looking Russian developed all-terrain vehicle. The Sherp ATV first hit the market in 2012 and has lit up the Internet ever since, with videos of…
Takata Airbag recall just got much bigger and more dangerous
A recall is being issued for vehicles with Takata airbags running NADI 5-AT inflators…yes, this is a new type of Takata airbag with a dodgy inflator. The Takata airbag recall (read: scandal) has just become a whole lot bigger and…
Zombie-fighting Jeep Wrangler for auction
The Jeep Wrangler has always featured heavily with modders, and this supercharged 2017 Wrangler has been hit with a heavy brush. This heavily modified 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport is going under the hammer at RM Sothebys in the US…
