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New vehicle news: Triton Updates
Keen on a Mitsubishi Triton? You’re best-off waiting on up-spec’d MY17 models, or bargaining hard on leftover 2016 stock. GLS and Exceed models get a new 7-in touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a leather…
New vehicle news: Pajero Sport and Challenger Recall
Mitsubishi’s Triton-based Pajero Sport and preceding Challenger wagons have been recalled, due to a potential rust issue popping up on tailgates. “Insufficient anti-corrosion coating was applied to the end cap on the outer tube of the tailgate gas springs…” which…
4WD Mega Muster 2017
Unsealed 4X4 is proud to be supporting the 4WD Mega Muster in 2017. The event will be taking place on 22-23 April 2017 and the 1St Kilmore Scout Group will be attempting to break the world record for the largest…
Mercedes-Benz G-Professional landed in Australia
On the back of picking up the lucrative Australian Defence Force supply contract, Mercedes-Benz has released a single-cab variant of its well-regarded G-Class 4X4. It’s got an impressive specs list, so let’s get to it: CLICK HERE TO READ…
HiLux & Ranger in a two-horse race for sales supremacy
Fighting it out. Which will be the best-selling 4X4 for 2016? The two top dogs in Australian 4X4 sales, Toyota’s HiLux and Ford’s Ranger, are racing towards the end of the year in a tough competition for overall highest sales.…
There are two types of camper
Here we are, another year nearly knocked over, and it’s been an absolutely huge one for this here mag… and we still have the Chrissy break to get through. Which is what I want to talk to you about. Hopefully…
Big Nissan recall affecting D22 Navaras and GU Patrols
The Takata airbag recall is the gift that keeps on giving; now affecting another 20,000 Nissan 4WDs. The D22 Navara and Y61 Patrol are now affected, with a recall issued on 1 December. Here’s the recall details: “Certain passenger airbag…
How far would you go for a good time?
9 small town festivals that you should be planning your trips around. It’s not uncommon for four-wheel drivers to go to a specific location for a specific reason… in fact some of the best Outback adventures that you can…
New Vehicle News – Mitsubishi joins Nissan-Renault
Cash-strapped Mitsi gets a boost from rivals Nissan – new ‘Pajol’ on the horizon? Following this year’s emissions debacle, Nissan-Renault has jumped in to salvage what’s left of the struggling automaker. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that Nissan…
Industry News – Touring the Cape for a Cause
Unsealed 4X4 is proud to be supporting the 2017 Just4Kids – Cape York Safari. By the time you read this, preparations will be well underway for the event. There’s a saying that time flies when you’re having fun. Well…
2016 – HARE & FORBES MACHINERYHOUSE 3-DAY SALE
Hare and Forbes Machineryhouse are having a huge three-day sale from Thursday the 17th of November until Saturday the 19th, and want to extend the offer to all Unsealed 4X4 readers. Turn up on the day, and take full advantage…
Industry News – ADELAIDE AND PERTH 4WD & ADVENTURE SHOWS
By the time you are reading this, the Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show will have wrapped up and will now be en-route to the next destination. For anyone who resides in Adelaide or Perth, this is the time to get…
NEW VEHICLE NEWS: FORD RANGER SCIENCE OF TRUCK EPISODES
Entertaining information from Ford, or just a crazy marketing stunt? You decide… Ford has just released a series of videos highlighting the benefits and performance offered by its high-selling Ranger series. These videos include lugging weight up 45-degree inclines,…
NEW VEHICLE NEWS: HOLDEN COLORADO 7 OUT, TRAILBLAZER IN
Slow sales figures have resulted in Holden releasing what is essentially a face-lifted version of its Colorado 7… now dubbed the Trailblazer. While visually the Trailblazer looks largely similar, and the 2.8L turbo-diesel engine remains, there are significant improvements worth…
NEW VEHICLE NEWS: Please don’t call it Disco Five
Land Rover is set to release the all-new Discovery; however despite trends developed through the Discovery’s lifetime, the company has not referred to it as the Discovery Five. The new Land Rover Discovery will simply be known as… Discovery. Gerry…
