Review
2023 Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ 4×4 review: The Safe Option
Not to be confused with the boring option

Our first look at the Australian spec 2023 Ford F-150
The F-150’s real party trick is towing. It’s rated to lug up to 4500kg, a full tonne more than most utes

2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior review – hitting up Climies Track in the most capable stock Patrol yet
The Patrol Warrior might not have a diesel engine - but its big petrol V8 and competent 4x4 system do offer plenty of compensation

INEOS Grenadier – Australian Offroad Review
How well does the Ineos Grenadier handle Australian off-road conditions? Robert Pepper finds out
First look at the Toyota GR Sport HiLux – everything we know about it so far
I’ve quite literally just attended the official vehicle launch, and while I’d love to give you all my thoughts on the new off-road focussed Lux, you’re going to have to wait until next week when the embargo lifts. Fair is fair.
2023 Mahindra Scorpio Z8L on-and-off-road review
Is the Mahindra Scorpio a proper contender when it comes to four-wheel driving, or another soft-roader pretending it knows how to boogie in the rough stuff? That’s what we set out to determine during our recent jaunt in the top-spec…
First drive of the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok Style – on and off road review
Like many other motoring journalists in the last few months, I have spent loads of time driving the new 2023 Ford Ranger. From base models to the Wildtrak – right up to the fire-breathing Ranger Raptor. And I’ve enjoyed every…
Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme review – is it really worth more than $70,000?
Go down the list of top-selling 4×4 dual cab utes and there’s one that stands out. No prizes for guessing we’re talking about the Mitsubishi Triton here. Noticeably the absence of a high-priced flagship model from its line-up. Ford comes…
This $300 Ultimate9 gadget will make your diesel feel like petrol
Want your diesel vehicle to feel like a petrol does? Ultimate9's EVC Throttle Controller may be just the product you've been looking for!
How to catch a criminal for $299
Want to ruin a criminals day, or just keep an eye on your price and joy? The Ultimate9 GPS tracker might be the best $299 you ever spend
Can the KickAss Multi-Function Torches hack camping life?
Mark purchased a pair of KickAss torches over a year ago and was reserved as to how good and how long they’d last. Here's his verdict.
12 months in the bush – are the Lazer Lamps up to the task?
We put Lazer Lamps top dog 9" Sentinel Elite through a 12 month test to see how they hold up to the Aussie environment
Running water for those running wild
The Original by Ontap does exactly what it says on the box, and it does it well. That's why we love it when we're off-road!
The James Baroud Frontier Odyssey has arrived
I used the Odyssey exactly exactly as designed: in rugged real world conditions. So here’s the low down on the tent and the test!
3xFiner hubnut: perfect bearing preload
Drew Sharpe had the idea to design and manufacture an improved system to ensure the correct preload settings of the bearings.