INEOS Grenadier – Australian Offroad Review
How well does the Ineos Grenadier handle Australian off-road conditions? Robert Pepper finds out
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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…
Race-proven – The Ultimate Suspension upgrade for Nissan’s forgotten Patrol
Ken O’Keefe loves all four-wheel drives. But has a special place for the MK Patrol. The often-forgotten Nissan Patrol. So does Unsealed staffer Adam, who picked up this beauty recently. It’s a 3.3L diesel SD33 powered SWB MK, that needs…
Project D-Max part five – So much room for activities, now our D-Max has 4WD Interiors roller drawers and portable lithium power from Redarc
It’s a big update for Project D-Max this week. Perry and the crew from Pez’s 4×4 Fitouts have been flat out, installing two absolutely key additions to our touring four-wheel drive. Items we really couldn’t live without. Not with the…
Dual cab ute Parabolic springs – We get greasy installing Terrain Tamer suspension into a Holden Colorado
I have an enviable position testing and evaluating 4×4 products. Yep, it’s fun playing with big boys’ toys… er… researching, testing and evaluating products, but it brings with it a sense of responsibility. Yes, I am responsible for ensuring I…
Mean Mother 4×4 Tyre Deflators reviewÂ
Affordable, reliable and easy to use. These are words I like to see when thinking about four-wheel drive accessories. And these 4×4 Tyre Deflators from Mean Mother tick all of those boxes. What’s the story? I’ve used screw-on-style tyre deflators…
Terrain Tamer parabolic and suspension upgrades for Project D-Max
There’s one thing I don’t like about this newer generation Isuzu D-Max. And that is the way it rides in factory trim. Especially the performance of the rear leaf springs. Unladen they have a jarring ride quality, noticeable on speed…
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…
Clearview Tyre Spider review – when 4×4 tyre pressures mean serious business
If you are anything like me, you love getting your hands on a new gadget. This is especially true if said gadget is designed to take the pressure (pun definitely intended) out of a task you normally just don’t look…
What makes the Hayman Reese X-Bar stand out from the pack?
Not all towbars are created equally. Sure, all good quality brands will offer tow ratings matched to your vehicle, and handle the task of towing. But what if you want more? What we like about the X-Bar from Hayman Reese,…
2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior – First drive
It’s not often Aussies can chat about local manufacturing any more, but the Nissan Patrol Warrior is one of those rare occasions where some Australian ingenuity has made a car better. Its mix of clever engineering and design updates have…
Power to the Peo… 4X4 Enthusiasts: which four-wheel drivers should consider power modules?Â
If steroids didn’t make your back all pimply and lead to forty-seven heart attacks before you’re thirty, I reckon everyone would do them. And why not? With relative ease, you could have biceps as big as a Lada Niva and…
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…
The perfect companion: exploring the dual-purpose practicality of Australia’s toughest Load-Lid
The best add-ons are developed with adaptability and versatility in mind, which is exactly how UteMaster designed their Load-Lid.
Let’s torque power: unleashing the Next-Generation Ford Rangers’ inner beast
You'd assume that one of Australia’s most powerful Next-Gen Ford Rangers has had an ECU tune. But what if we told you it hadn’t?
