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How about a five-door Suzuki Jimny…
The whole world has fallen in love with the Suzuki Jimny and sales in Australia are booming…would a five-door version increase the popularity? The Suzuki Jimny is big business in Australia with the waiting list for one of the tiny-tot…
2020 Land Rover Defender teased (w/ video)
The 2020 Land Rover Defender has been teased in a video ahead of its global reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 10 September.
Mitsubishi Pajero recalled because of potential steering and suspension failure
Mitsubishi Australia is recalling the 2017-model-year Pajero because of poor welding that could lead to front suspension and steering failure.
2020 Land Rover Defender leaked…via James Bond film set
The 2020 Land Rover Defender’s reveal is only a week or so away, but an uncovered Defender has been snapped on the set of the new James Bond movie.
Volkswagen Amarok V6 manual coming to Australia in December
Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the Amarok V6 manual will arrive here in December but only the Core variant will get the manual transmission. Volkswagen has confirmed the Amarok V6 manual will arrive in Australia in December, saying it has listened…
Fernando Alonso to pilot Toyota HiLux at the 2020 Dakar Rally
Formula One World Champion, Fernando Alonso has begun an “intensive training programme in the Toyota HiLux” to prepare him for the 2020 Dakar Rally. The Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota HiLux won its category (car category) at the 2019 Dakar Rally…
2020 Ford Ranger FX4 returns in December
The special edition 2020 Ford Ranger FX4 will go on-sale in December as part of the refreshed Ford Ranger line-up. Based on Ford’s volume-selling leader, the XLT dual-cab 4×4, the FX4 will return to dealerships in December alongside the rest…
Bull bar laws clarified in Western Australia
Regulations in Western Australia have been updated to clarify the design, specification and fitment of bull bars, roo bars and nudge bars. The West Australian Department of Transport has issued an updated Circular to Industry which revises the standard around…
Fordzilla eSports team launches with Ranger Raptor
Ford Europe is embracing eSports with the launch of its Fordzilla online racing teams which will pilot Ranger Raptor at European online gaming events. To coincide with the reveal of Ranger Raptor joining Microsoft’s Forza 7 racing simulator, Ford has…
What you need to know about NSW bull bar laws…
The exemption period for non-compliant bull bars in NSW ends in September – is your bull bar safe? Here’s everything you need to know about NSW bull bar laws. Bull bars (or bulbars) might be one of the most common…
EVA launches Iveco Daily 4×4 White Rhino
Expedition Vehicles Australia has launched its Iveco Daily 4×4-based White Rhino which boasts world firsts and proper remote area camping capability and comfort. Expedition Vehicles Australia (EVA) has just released its latest offering, called White Rhino. Based on the IVECO…
Updated 2020 Ford Ranger Detailed…Here in December
The updated 2020 Ford Ranger has been detailed boasting new equipment and updated suspension and safety equipment across the range. Ford has released details of the updated 2020 Ford Ranger which will lob into showrooms around December. Pricing hasn’t been…
Last chance to grab cheap tickets to the Melbourne 4×4 Show this weekend
The National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Boating & Fishing Expo kicks off in Melbourne this Friday (16th August) and will deliver loads of awesome 4×4 vehicles, gear, demonstrations, guest speakers and entertainment across the weekend. Check out all the info on the…
Rear-drive 2019 Ford Ranger FX2 Package drops in the US
US buyers will get the chance to buy an ‘off-road oriented’ rear-drive only model with the release of the Ford Ranger FX2 Package…dirt-road drift action awaits. Ford Ranger in Australia is regularly one of the country’s best-selling models but that’s…
2014 Jeep Cherokee recalled for clutch issues
FCA Australia is recalling more than 2000 2014 Jeep Cherokees because of a clutch issue which could see the transmission jump into neutral. FCA Australia is recalled 2263 2014 Jeep Cherokees (on-sale between 2014 and 2018) because of an issue…
