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How to tackle Steep Hill Climbs… 4×4 driving techniques
Driving in steep, hilly country can be a challenge. With good preparation and the right vehicle knowledge, you might be surprised at just how capable you and your 4×4 can be.
Mazda CX-8 Diesel confirmed for Australia
The seven-seat Mazda CX-8 sits between the CX-5 and CX-9 and will go on-sale in Australia later this year.
BMW M5 sets record for world’s longest drift… and was refuelled five times
A BMW M5 has set a new world record for the longest continuous drift, taking eight hours and covering 372 kilometres.
Competition Won – General Tire Grabber tyres winner
Congratulations to Chris Hill, the winner of our General Tire tyres giveaway, he had a set of tyres fitted to his new Toyota Prado VX just before Christmas.
Dashing across the Simpson Desert with a Haval H9, Great Wall Steed, a Triton and now an Everest – Part 7 – Meet our support
How And Why We Dashed Across The Simpson Desert In A Week From Melbourne With A Haval H9 And Great Wall Steed. This week we look at another of our companions.
Hyundai NEXO fuel cell vehicle arriving in Oz in 2019
Hyundai’s next-generation fuel cell vehicle, NEXO, has been revealed at 2018 CES in Las Vegas with the ACT Government set to receive 20 vehicles in 2019.