The best $100 I ever spent
Do you have those little voices in the back of your head that say “You really need to buy that”? I do, in fact, they are more than likely the bigger voice in my head … anyway, this isn’t a…
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Safety recall for over 28,000 Toyota LandCruiser and Tundra 4x4s
A safety recall has been issued for certain Toyota LandCruiser 300 and Tundras. This is for units that were built between 10th December 2021 and 12th January 2024. This recall will impact what we believe will result in 28,400 vehicles in…
Is this the most un-modified LandCruiser we have ever featured?
We first featured Rob’s BJ42 6 years ago, and you know what… It’s still chugging along in this trim. Proving the point, that Rob Knight the owner, has done a sterling job. Let’s take a dive back through the archives,…
A closer-look at the Clearview Accessories Power Boards
Have you lifted your four-wheel drive recently? Added big tyres as well? Then maybe had a kid or two, or sadly you might have sustained a knee or back injury, and need a helping hand? Whatever the case, if you…
First drive of the 2024 4×4 Mitsubishi Triton – has Mitsubishi finally built a HiLux killer?
It’s safe to say, that for 2024, the Mitsubishi Triton has gone through a significant growth spurt. An evolution if you will. It’s longer, wider, more powerful, and can tow more weight. It’s also more capable off-road, due to the…
Helinox Vs Aldi camp chair shootout – is the more expensive lightweight camp chair worth the money?
I’ve had my Helinox camp chair for many years now. And it’s been flawless. It lives in my four-wheel drive full-time and comes with me on every trip. It wasn’t cheap to purchase, but in terms of value, I know…
A detailed look at Australia’s most modified 80 Series LandCruiser – Part two
Welcome back to the in-depth breakdown of one of Australia’s most insanely modified LandCruisers. Now, if that doesn’t make sense to you, then chances are you’ve missed part one, so I’m going to stop you right there. Go and flick…
Is this Australia’s most modified 80 Series LandCruiser?
No stone was left unturned, no shortcuts were taken. This 80 Series build, a six-month painstaking process, left most of us broken… or at least broke! This 80 Series LandCruiser has over 1,000 horsepower. Nearly 1,300 Nm of torque. Coilover…
Uniden UHF review – how has Mark Allen’s Uniden radio handled the last 12,000km of abuse?
Granted, a UHF radio is for short-distance communications, but not so short to be chatting up strangers at the pub – that’s just a bit weird, eh! Nope, the mighty UHF in-car radio has been a mainstay in most rural-based…
Does the Terrain Tamer Air Filter Insert fix the LandCruiser airbox issue?
There are a fistful of factory, inbuilt oddities and design failures with the 70 Series LandCruiser line-up. Let’s forget the lack of cupholders, the rear track dimension and update the supposed air cleaner issue whereby it lets dust into the…
Our first drive of the 2024 Ineos Grenadier range – can it keep up with the competition?
Live axles, ladder frame chassis and triple locking diffs, the Grenadier has proven instantly popular in a market segment that has shrunk in options
2024 Suzuki Jimny XL 5-door first drive – is the bigger Jimny really worth the extra money?
2024 5-door XL Suzuki Jimny problems Is the 5-door Jimny any good? What’s the story? Anyone who has been around the old-school Suzuki 4x4s knows that the LWB versions are far superior. In pretty much every way. More stable, have…
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review – a sandy taste test of the all-new sixth-generation Triton ute
Let’s not beat about the bush. A new generation Mitsubishi Triton is well and truly needed.
First look at the Australian spec right-hand drive Toyota Tundra 4×4
It must be said we were stoked when Toyota called and asked if we’d like to take a closer look at the new Toyota Tundra. Yes, we would.
Does the 2024 4-cylinder 70 Series LandCruiser suck? We went to Broken Hill to find out
How can a car punish you as much, as the 70 Series LandCruiser does? Financially, emotionally, and physically - it knows how to kick you right in the feels.
