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2020 Nissan Patrol Revealed
The 2020 Nissan Patrol was revealed overnight in Abu Dhabi boasting two petrol engines, a new look and “even higher levels of sophistication”. The 2020 Nissan Patrol was revealed last night in Abi Dhabi with Nissan paying tribute to the…
2011-2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalled for brake issues
Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued an immediate recall for 2011-2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4s after it was discovered corrugations could cause the brake lines to crack. Four-wheel drivers spend a lot of time driving on corrugations and we all know how hard…
Original 1948 Amsterdam Motorshow Land Rover restored and running
More than 12 months after restoration works began, one of three pre-production Land Rovers at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show has taken to the road. The ‘missing’ original launch Land Rover demonstration vehicle at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show has…
Ford offers leveller kit for Ranger in the US…improves approach and rampover angles
Ford has announced factory leveller kit for both the 2019 Ford Ranger and F-150 (going back to 2015) which includes Fox suspension and improves both approach and rampover angles. Ford’s new leveller kit for the 2019 Ford Ranger and F-150…
Goodyear Wrangler AT SilentTrac Review – Long-Term
Goodyear Australia has launched its latest Wrangler all-terrain tyres onto the Australian market – now it’s time to find out if the Goodyear Wrangler AT SilentTrac really do offer quiet performance. Goodyear Wrangler SilentTrac AT UPDATE: 5000KM: Time has flown,…
Ramsmobile RM-X2 promises deployable track system for off-roading
It looks like the Batman Tumbler and a Humvee gave birth, but the Ramsmobile RM-X2 promises supercar performance on-road and mountain goat performance away from the bitumen. For some, the ability of the RM-X2 to get from 0-100km/h in just…
Lego Technic Land Rover Defender Revealed…has low-range gears
The only way to get a new Land Rover Defender before the end of the year is to buy one you have to build yourself. Enter the Lego Technic Land Rover Defender. The hype surrounding the New Land Rover Defender…
Build your own Land Rover Defender…we did…and the price went through the roof
The Internet is still buzzing about the Defender and Land Rover has switched on its online configurators around the world…even in Australia. Here’s what we built…it’s not cheap. Planning your dream garage can be a lot of fun. And while…
Audi AI:Trail Revealed … the 4×4 of the future?
The Audi AI:Trail has been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the German car maker claiming it’s the off-roader of the future. The Audi AI:Trail is part of four other Audi AI concept vehicles, but this one boasts “the…
Five things you need to know about the all-new 2020 Land Rover Defender
Following a last-minute leak, the all-new 2020 Land Rover Defender has finally been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and here are the five things we think you need to know about it. The all-new Land Rover Defender has been…
All-New 2020 Land Rover Defender Revealed…here in June 2020
The all-new Land Rover Defender was revealed today at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the Defender 110 due in Australia in June 2020 with prices expected to run from $70,000+ORCs. Following a year-long teaser campaign, development going back years and…
2020 Land Rover Defender leaked via South Africa
A magazine article revealing and detailing the 2020 Land Rover Defender in full has leaked onto the Internet around 24 hours ahead of the official reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The editor of South Africa 4×4 Overland Adventure is…
Mitsubishi Pajero recall sparks call for data sharing
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has issued a call for mandatory data sharing following the recall of the MY17 Mitsubishi Pajero this week, claiming vehicle-owner safety is being put at risk. The AAAA is using the recent recall of…
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X on-sale now
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X has arrived at Ford dealerships boasting new wheels and flared arches, a snorkel and more…pricing is from $65,290+ORCs. Available with either a 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel ($65,290+ORCs) or the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel ($66,790+ORCs), the Ford Ranger…
Lightforce HTX2 Driving Lights – First Look (w/video)
Lightforce recently released its latest driving light, the HTX2 which is claimed to be better in every way than their predecessor, the HTX – and we got our hands on one of the first sets in the country. Back in…
