Bull bar protrusion laws aren’t new news, but a South Australia Police post on Facebook has caused a storm on social media with opinion getting in the way of fact. A Facebook post earlier this week by South Australia Police…
Check out our handy guide on bushfire safety for four-wheelers explaining what to do if you get caught in a bushfire situation while you’re out camping. Hopefully, by now, you’ve already sorted out your bushfire survival plan for you and…
Up to 60% of online search results connect customers with counterfeit products according to new research by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). New research from the FCAI reveals 60% of online searches connect consumers with counterfeit products. The…
Six Big Red Jacks recalled because of potential to collapse when used, the products were sold in-store and online. An immediate product recall has been issued for six Big Red Jacks produced and sold between 1 May 2018 to 26…
Toyota has been working its way through its range with active safety upgrades, and Toyota Fortuner is the latest model to have active safety fitted across the range. With the announcement of Fortuner having active safety across its range, around…
NSW will roll out mobile phone detection cameras by the end of this year (2019) making it the first place on the planet to specifically target mobile-phone use with fixed and mobile cameras. After a recent six-month trial of mobile…
Counterfeit parts are making news again with the discovery of large batches of spark plugs purchased online in Australia were found to be fake. An automotive industry-led operation has discovered a large batch of spark plugs purchased online and purporting…
We don’t get the US 4Runner down under, however, the new US-based Venture Edition could well be a sign of things to come to Australia. The new Toyota 4Runner Venture Edition has added a few ‘adventure’ style bolt-ons that would…
Mitsubishi Australia has advised owners of 2011 – 2014 Mitsubishi Tritons that they are now under critical recall and should stop driving their vehicle and have its Takata airbags replaced immediately. More than 50,000 Mitsubishi Tritons running from 2011 to…
The exemption period for non-compliant bull bars in NSW ends in September – is your bull bar safe? Here’s everything you need to know about NSW bull bar laws. Bull bars (or bulbars) might be one of the most common…
Bushranger have recently updated their safety flag, so that next time you’re off sand dune surfing you can have peace of mind you have the best chance of avoiding an awkward mid-sand dune collision. The fluorescent 30 x 29cm orange…
When gold fever seized Damo, it took a drone to bring him back Shane’s story. As told to Mark Kendrick. Shane and Damo were out on a long trip, from Sydney up through the Kimberleys and down through the middle…
10 safety tips you can’t ignore when exploring this summer Words by Harry Temple 1 Emergency UHF channels and local area specific emergency information channels If you spend a lot of time out of mobile reception, having a UHF and…
Unfortunately accidents happen and things go wrong, but if you are fully prepared you can salvage something from it, whether it be a flat tyre, a ripped tent, or broken suspension. This also applies to fires and, sadly, even if…
Does it have what it takes to grab top spot? The Mitsubishi Triton has long been the affordable step sister to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. It is the third best-selling ute in the country, which is a huge…
