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Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept – Will it make the Raptor shudder?
The Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept has been revealed at SEMA overnight, and we think it makes the Navara Warrior look like a sticker pack. Nissan recently revealed its Australian-designed and developed Navara N-Trek Warrior to try and steal the…
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review
Read Paul Horrell’s 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review (International Drive) with price, specs, performance, ride and handling, practicality, safety, and verdict. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Specifications Price From $67,500+ORCs Safety Five-Star ANCAP Warranty 3-years, 100,000km Engine 2.0-litre four-cylinder…
Ford Bronco R racer hints at production 4X4…will take on Baja 1000
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rod Hall’s Baja 1000 win with a Bronco, the Ford Bronco R race prototype has been built to pay homage to the original racer and tease the new Ford Bronco – it’ll compete at the…
Bull bar protrusions in the spotlight in South Australia
Bull bar protrusion laws aren’t new news, but a South Australia Police post on Facebook has caused a storm on social media with opinion getting in the way of fact. A Facebook post earlier this week by South Australia Police…
Ford Sync 4 previewed…coming to vehicles in 2020
Boasting twice the computing power of Sync 3, Ford’s communications and infotainment system, Sync 4, will roll out across select vehicles in 2020. With claims it will be faster, easier and simpler to use than ever, Ford has high-hopes for…
Mopar Ram 1500 Rebel OTG Concept heading to SEMA
The Mopar Ram 1500 Rebel OTG (Off The Grid) concept is just one of 14 vehicles Mopar will have on display at SEMA from 6 November showing off a raft of production and prototype parts and accessories. The Mopar Ram…
1000hp Hennessey Jeep Gladiator Maximus heading to SEMA
Hennessey Performance Engineering has turned the Gladiator up to 15 with the reveal of its limited-run 1000hp Jeep Gladiator Maximus which is heading to SEMA in November. “Badassery on four wheels,” is how Hennessey boss, John Hennessey describes the Gladiator…
Bushfire safety for four-wheelers
Check out our handy guide on bushfire safety for four-wheelers explaining what to do if you get caught in a bushfire situation while you’re out camping. Hopefully, by now, you’ve already sorted out your bushfire survival plan for you and…
Pat’s heading to the Perth 4WD Show to reveal his Ultimate Amarok
Pat’s heading to the Perth 4WD Show in November to reveal his Ultimate Amarok project vehicle. Pat Callinan (of MR 4X4) fame has chosen the Perth 4WD Show to reveal his Ultimate Amarok project vehicle. Running from the 8th-10th November…
Mandatory Data Sharing Law to be Introduced…independent workshops cheering
The introduction of mandatory data sharing law will force car makers to share service and repair information with independent workshops. Australian car owners will soon be able to choose their vehicle repairer knowing they’ll have access to the latest vehicle…
4×4 Stealth Camping: It’s a thing…
Stealth camping might be sneaky, er, stealthy, hidden and possibly a touch creepy but it’s free. Here’s what you need to know about stealth camping the right way. The idea of ‘Stealth Camping’ is no new thing. Finding a quiet…
One-off armoured G500 4×4 is built to hunt zombies
The Mercedes-Benz G500 4×42 is already mental, Gruma and Armoured Car Systems collaborated to turn it up to 11. Enter the Enok P1. Take a Mercedes-Benz G500 4×42 and throw a whole heap of armour at it and you end…
Refreshed 2020 Ford Ranger to get US-spec lift kit?
The refreshed 2020 Ford Ranger is due in Australia in November, and it’s believed the updated 4X4 pickup will be offered with a two-inch lift kit as a factory accessory item. Ford in the US recently released a two-inch levelling…
Counterfeit parts found in 60% of online searches
Up to 60% of online search results connect customers with counterfeit products according to new research by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). New research from the FCAI reveals 60% of online searches connect consumers with counterfeit products. The…
Big Red Jack Product Recall
Six Big Red Jacks recalled because of potential to collapse when used, the products were sold in-store and online. An immediate product recall has been issued for six Big Red Jacks produced and sold between 1 May 2018 to 26…
