My Toyota HiLux fuel gauge is wrong…
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…
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Australian new car sales hit 1 million (just) in 2019
Australians purchased 1,062,867 new vehicles in 2019 which is a staggering 7.8% drop on the year before and the lowest result since 2011. So, what did we buy? Australian new car sales in 2019 managed to exceed the magical 1…
Dometic PLB40 Review – Better than a dual-battery setup?
If you’ve not got the room or ability to have a permanent 12-volt system, the Dometic PLB40 might just be the product you’ve been waiting for… Some of us have the luxury of a full-time dedicated adventure rig that stays…
ARB offers front-axle-load increase via Old Man Emu
ARB has released new front-axle-load upgrades which increase carrying capacity by 170kg via a certified Old Man Emu suspension kit for Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and LandCruiser (200 and 79). With the crackdown on overloaded vehicles, it’s vital to keep…
Australian new car sales drop again in October
The Toyota HiLux has kept its spot as the country’s best-selling vehicle in the country while new car sales fell for the 19th consecutive month. Australian new car sales fell again in October (82,456), down 9.1 per cent (8262 vehicles)…
Ford Ranger tops 4×4 sales in September
Toyota HiLux might have been the best-selling new vehicle in September but Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton were the best-selling 4x4s. The Australian new vehicle sales market continued its 18th month in decline in September with sales down 6.9% compared…
Dual-cab pickups dominate new vehicle sales in September
Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton dominated new vehicle sales in September with the market declining overall by 6.9%. Total vehicle sales in September tumbled 6.9% compared to sales in September in 2018, marking the 18th month of straight…
How to fit a catch can in 5 simple steps…
The easiest modification I’ve ever made to my HiLux was fitting a catch can. It was so easy I did it in my lunch break. Here's how to fit a catch can in five simple steps.
Fernando Alonso to pilot Toyota HiLux at the 2020 Dakar Rally
Formula One World Champion, Fernando Alonso has begun an “intensive training programme in the Toyota HiLux” to prepare him for the 2020 Dakar Rally. The Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota HiLux won its category (car category) at the 2019 Dakar Rally…
Outback Armour Suspension review: Is this two-inch lift worth the money?
Read our Outback Armour Suspension review to see how this adjustable suspension upgrade performs. Is it worth the money? Here's what we think.
DRIVETECH 4X4 SUPASHOCKS
Technology is ever-advancing to provide us with better products, and Drivetech 4×4’s Supashocks are no exception. We’re glad to see a product that is manufactured in Australia, with the Supashocks also designed and tested here meaning they are bred for…
ONE SIMPLE MOD TO MAKE THE RUGGED X SO MUCH BETTER
The HiLux Rugged X might be dripping with factory upgrades, but we made it way better with one simple mod Words and Images by Rob Rien Call it a disease, an affliction, a condition or whatever you want, but the…
Major ute comparison
Ford Ranger Raptor Vs Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme Vs Mercedes-Benz X350d Vs Toyota HiLux Rugged X Vs Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate 580 Words by Bruce Newton BACKGROUND INFO We are entering a whole new world where dual-cab utes are no…
HILUX 2 – SUSPENSION LIFT INSTALL
Should you install a lift kit at home, or leave it to the professionals? We find out after fitting an Outback Armour suspension kit into Ev’s HiLux We all know that a good aftermarket suspension lift kit is money well…
THE EV’ITOR’S COLUMN: No place like home
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…
