79 Series alternative? This stretched VW Amarok XL is built for serious touring
Tommy Campers pairs a stretched VW Amarok XL with its S6X slide-on camper, REDARC power system and serious off-grid touring capability.
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Amarok tuning: How to get more power from your VW Amarok
Looking to get more power from your VW Amarok? Explore tuning options like power modules, turbo upgrades, and performance mods.
Black Duck 4Elements seat cover review – are they worth the expense?
We've tested out a set of Black Duck 4Elements seat covers. Are they up to the job? Are they worth the expense? Find out more here.
Kumho Tyres and Volkswagen team up for a Guiness World Record across 10 Aussie deserts
Kumho Tyres and Volkswagen team up for a second Guiness World Record across 10 Aussie deserts. Learn more about their journey here.
DBA Brake Upgrade Kit: When stock just doesn’t cut it
We take a look at why you might need a brake upgrade kit for your 4WD out on the tracks and why DBA's kit is a top choice.
How to fit a transmission cooler to your 4×4, and is it a DIY job?
Adding an aftermarket transmission cooler to a modern automatic 4X4 makes sense. More sense than slapping a lobster down on Stephen Hawking to take the win in a Kindergarten maths competition. They just work. Especially if you’re towing. Or doing…
Buying used: VW Amarok (2011-2022) – Probably the most underrated dual-cab on the market
VW Amarok? Ew. They’re just a pretend ute aren’t they? No real carrying capacity. Euro vehicles are way overpriced for what you get. And they probably fold like a lawn chair when you take them off-road. That seems to be…
Can you fit a Hayman Reese X-Bar to your 4×4? Updated for 2024
Hayman Reese has released some new X-Bar towbars, for 2024, to suit some of the most popular four-wheel drives on the market. Towbars have a hard job. They have to lug your heavy caravan or camper trailer around. They are…
How to install diff breathers and why they’re so important
When was the last time you gave a thought to your diffs? Here's how to install diff breathers and why they're so important
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…
Top 4X4s coming to Australia in 2023
2023 is going to be a good year for 4X4s! To help your 4X4 purchase decision, here are the top 4X4s coming to Australia in 2023.
The 2023 Volkswagen Amarok has been unveiled
It’s tough enough for work and rugged enough for off-road. Check out what’s new for the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok.
Narva expands OE style switches range
Narva expands their range of OE style switches and sockets for Toyota and VW Vehicles Achieving an in-cabin, factory-finish look across a greater range of Toyota and Volkswagen models is now possible, following the range expansion of Narva’s OE-style switches…
New 4X4 sales surge continues in March 2021
The new 4X4 sales surge continued in March 2021 with Aussie buyers showing a strong preference for 4X4 utes and wagons over traditional passenger cars. The best-selling nameplate in March was the Toyota HiLux (2X4 and 4X4) which notched up…
Volkswagen Amarok recall to secure spare wheel
A Volkswagen Amarok recall has been issued due to the potential for a weakened spare wheel winch cable. Product Safety Australia has issued a Volkswagen Amarok recall to rectify a potential fault with the vehicle’s spare wheel winch cable. The…
