Tall touring: Is a 4×4 truck better than a dual-cab ute?
Looking to find out, I reached out to a few truck manufacturers to see if they’d throw us the keys to a 4x4 model for a couple of days.
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INEOS Grenadier – Australian Offroad Review
How well does the Ineos Grenadier handle Australian off-road conditions? Robert Pepper finds out
Project D-Max Vs modified 79 Series LandCruiser
Project D-Max is done, and we couldn’t be happier with how it has turned out. It’s a real treat to see it out of the workshop and out on the tracks. To really see what it’s made of, we decided…
Five reasons why I’ll be switching to all-terrain tyres
Times change, people change and our needs change. A few years ago, there was no chance I’d run anything but the most aggressive mud terrain tyres I could get my hands on. That’s because I was that guy. You know,…
Earthcruiser just released their crazy six-wheel drive Extreme 330 XTR6X6 motorhome, and I want one.
Earthcruiser Australia has just taken the covers off its latest creation. This time, they have created a six-wheel drive motorhome based on the 79 Series Toyota LandCruiser platform. And it looks awesome. What’s the story? Developed over 12 months, Earthcruiser…
Mean Mother 4×4 Tyre Deflators review
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…
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…
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…
New GWM Cannon-XSR ute confirmed, it’s much more than a sticker pack update
GWM has just announced a new Cannon ute, going under the moniker of Cannon-XSR. While the news of this recent announcement is fresh, we can confirm this vehicle will feature a swag of proper off-road-focused inclusions. Competition is a good…
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…
Must-do’s for your 4WD
With your new 4WD there’s likely a list of things that you can’t wait to do with it. Here’s a few of the less glamorous must-do's.
Choose the right 4×4 mud terrain tyre for your rig!
Choosing the right tyre for your 4x4 is preference based with so many brands and so many variables out there. Here's where to start.
How to: 4X4 cleaning guide
Thrilling off-road adventures cover your vehicle in mud, dirt, sand and who-knows-what-other-muck. Check out our ultimate cleaning guide!
Your 4X4 Christmas adventure checklist
To make sure your Christmas road trip is as care-free as possible, here's our checklist to prepare you for your 4X4 adventure.
Six tyre tips to save you thousands of dollars!
Tyres are one of those grey-area topics that people hate to discuss. They’re expensive, they’re necessary, and a plethora of sizing options often opens a can of worms online. It’s easy to forget just how important these heavy rubber things…
