Best April Fools Motoring Stories – 2018
The automotive world loves a good April Fools story and so do we, here’s our pick of the top press releases from April 1.
VW, BMW and Daimler embroiled in gassing claims…
A research group funded by VW, BMW and Daimler has landed the German Three in the middle of a storm over claims the research group tested on animals…
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk on-sale from $134,900+ORC
The world’s most-powerful ever V8 SUV, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is on-sale now from $134,900+ORC.
2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio becomes fastest production SUV around the Nurburgring
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio has lapped the Nurburgring in 7min51.7secs to become the world’s fastest production SUV.
Reader help: which mid-sized 4X4 should I buy? – Toyota Prado, Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu MU-X or Ford Everest?
The mid-size 4×4 wagon market is very competitive, making it hard to choose a winner. FOR OFFROAD TOURING you’ve now got a basic choice of wagon or ute, which we cover here. If you decide on a wagon then there’s quite a few options as this reader discovers: QUESTION I
4X4 club launches campaign to equalise 4X4 ute road tolls, supported by FWD Victoria
Private utes pay a lot more for road tolls in Victoria than private wagons. Why? BACK IN THE DAY a 4X4 was only ever a commercial working vehicle, relied on by the likes of farmers. That’s why 4X4s that met offroad criteria like clearance used to attract a significant reduction
What can we expect from Ford’s new Ranger?
Ford’s Ranger has led the way in the ute segment since 2012. What can we expect next? BACK IN THE DAY your average ute was slow, poor offroad, unsafe and ordinary on the road. About the only thing it was good for was lugging a load. These days all that
Jeep ‘Yuntu’ seven-seat PHEV sneak peek
Ahead of its unveil at the 2017 Auto Shanghai motor show next week, Jeep has released two sketches of its new seven-seat SUV.
The Geneva Motor Show 2017 – The best and worst cars of the show
The covers have been whipped off and the car company executives returned home… here are the best and worst of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.
Everything you need to know about changing car tyres…
You’ll never get a flat tyre at a convenient time, but with the right tools and a little bit of practice you’ll soon be changing tyres like an F1 pit crew.
Are you a 4WD Narrowthinker?
Our opinions are defined by our experience, and nowhere is that more true than in car ownership.
ARB Off Road Icons – Icon Vs Aircon – Part 2
ARB’s marketing boss, Sam Boden continues the story of his recent Simpson Desert trip with the ARB Off Road Icons.
Top 5 reasons to buy a 4×4 instead of a wagon (or not)…
Are you thinking of buying a 4X4 but aren’t sure whether you really need one? Our Friday Five explores the pros and cons of owning a 4×4.
Reader help: I need a smallish seven-seat SUV that works on sand
This reader is looking for a seven-seat SUV that’ll handle sand driving and come in at less than $25k.
Who’s fuelling who with the price of fuel?
When it comes to buying fuel for his vehicle, our Richard Robertson, reckons it really does pay to shop around for the best deal…
