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WILL HISTORY BE LOST TO BUREAUCRACY?
Root Hog Fire Trail – Update As some may be aware, a rock fall and landslide occurred on the The Bridle Track at Monaghans Bluff (between Bathurst and Hill End, NSW) in 2010 – closing the track to through…
SPIRIT OF AMAROK
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? The Chance This coming May, VW Australia are giving you and a mate the chance to run the hard-working Amarok through a gut-wrenching challenge that will test both man and machine. The Spirit…
NEW VEHICLE NEWS: MITSUBISHI MOTORS
In a recent interview with UK-based Auto Express, Mitsubishi UK boss Lance Bradley confirmed plans to launch a brand new SUV every year for the next five years. Bradley outlined the firm’s plans to sell around 45,000 new vehicles…
INDUSTRY NEWS: SUSPENSION TESTING
For the majority of us, suspension modification has always been a grey area in terms of legalities, differing state and federal regulations, and what we are and aren’t allowed to do to our suspension in order to improve vehicle…
CLUB 4X4 OFF-ROAD RECOVERY POLICY CHANGE
“Put simply, Club 4X4 will honour what is best for you in any claim made.” We reckon it’s always good when an insurance company actually listens to its customers. After Club 4X4’s off-road recovery terms regarding “recovery out to a gazetted…
INDUSTRY NEWS: FUTURE UNCERTAIN FOR MURCHISON ADVENTURE PARK
Western Australia’s premier four-wheel drive and adventure park, Murchison Offroad Adventures, is under threat of closing. Located not far from the town of Geraldton, the property has played host to some of the most diverse off-road events and challenges over…
29 February 2016 – ROAD AND TRACK REPORTS
VICTORIA A minor landslide has limited access on Yarram-Morwell Road, with only one lane open near Turpin Road. Sadly, fires have blocked the Jamieson Track near the Great Ocean Road, which has also affected the Godfrey Track in the…
IMPORT LAWS SHAKE UP NEW VEHICLE INDUSTRY
It appears that Australia will introduce new vehicle import laws, which have new car dealers up in arms. Members of the general public however seem over the moon regarding the decision – which is expected to take place within two…
THE STRZELECKI TRACK – IS THIS THE END OF AN OUTBACK ICON?
The Strzelecki track has long been the route of excited 4X4 travellers as they traverse between states and iconic outback townships. Named after Polish explorer and geologist Sir Pawel (Paul) Edmund Strzelecki, the Strzelecki track is at risk of being…
PARALLEL IMPORT LAWS RUFFLE INDUSTRY FEATHERS
The Federal Government has announced this week that it intends to allow individual consumers to import new-and-near-new vehicles into Australia from 2018, effectively by-passing dealerships altogether. The announcement has certainly ruffled some vehicle industry feathers, but may well be a blessing for…
INDUSTRY NEWS: UNEEK 4X4 RELEASES NEW DIFF LOCK
Diff locks have long been one of the most longed-after accessories in the four-wheel drive community. However, it must be said that they are definitely not one of the most affordable inclusions. There certainly are some terrific manually selected diff…
NEW VEHICLE NEWS: THE NAKED UTE REVEALED
Over the past few weeks you’ve probably seen the ads for The Naked Ute popping up on the telly and your social media feed. Speculation over just what vehicle The Naked Ute actually is has been flowing freely, with people…
January 2016 – INDUSTRY NEWS
2017 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPOTTED IN GERMANY The yet-to-be-released Discovery V has been photographed in Germany while undergoing road tests. At least they went out of their way to keep it low key and inconspicuous with that ridiculous ‘black…
10 REASONS BUYING CHEAP SUCKS
This issue we’re taking a look at what actually goes wrong with budget gear, and why it’s not so friendly on the hip pocket. It doesn’t take a rocket surgeon to realise the 4X4 accessory landscape has changed dramatically…
Does your 4X4 insurance really cover you in the bush?
So you’ve insured your vehicle, ticked the ‘will be used off-road’ box, and agreed on a value – but chances are you’re not as protected as you think you are. To read this feature on our magazine platform and see…
