The internal combustion engine is well and truly on its last legs following news the UK Government will ban the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles from 2035. UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has brought forward plans for the…
The fuel gauge on my/the N80 Toyota HiLux seems to be a bit glitchy…when it shows ’empty’ I’ve actually got 25 litres left. And I’m not the only one… It’s no secret that I went and bought a HiLux as…
News that thousands of NL Pajeros are suddenly unroadworthy has come as a shock…but then we had an idea…how about we get those ‘unroadworthy’ Pajeros and go racing. Here’s what we’re thinking. Words by Robert Pepper: The recent Takata airbag…
The Internet is frothing over a report that offered no supporting material for its claim that Ford would soon release a limited-edition, engine-swapped Ranger Raptor V8. And it got us thinking. The Interweb has gone properly silly after Wheels released…
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…
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…
When you’ve got a slight infatuation with old-school Datsuns, can you ever have enough? We caught up with Michael Hill to offer some support for his G60 ‘problem’…
One of the best 4WD shows I’ve ever been to – thanks for stopping by 4WD shows, generally speaking, are really hard work when you are an exhibitor. I’ve done many of them over the years, in various capacities too;…
The story of how I fell in love with my 4WD again This motoring journalism gig is a bit of a weird one sometimes. You see, I rarely spend time in my own vehicles, and not because they don’t work…
Christmas holidays bring out the best and worst in some people If you spent anytime on Facebook over the holidays, you would have noticed a few grubs leaving rubbish scattered all over some campsites and being shamed for their actions.…
I lost, and ended up with a tattoo of a glorified (yet endangered) budgie What on earth does this have to do with 4WDing? Well, stick with me folks, there is a link. Let me set the scene … Scott…
What do you wear 4WDing? It’s simple for me – whatever is dirty that I don’t mind getting even dirtier. But for some, the ‘Overlanding’ dress style has invaded their lives. Pocket on pockets, room for your tactical torch and…
Sydney 4WD Adventure Show wrap up CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE This is a big issue for me personally; first of all Issue 056 of Unsealed 4X4 is my 50th with the company and…
I’ve just returned from three weeks travelling Europe, and for someone like me who hasn’t done much long distance overseas travel, it was certainly an eye opener. Firstly, just to get from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, is a 14-hour flight.…
Does the 2.0-litre engine cut the mustard? It’s quite easily one of the most talked about new vehicles coming to Australia in the past few years: The Ranger Raptor. Following on from the F-150 Raptor stateside that has built a reputation…
