Should Jeep be bought by Great Wall?
Credible sources say Great Wall is looking closely at Jeep. Is that a good thing? APPARENTLY, GREAT WALL is interested in Jeep. Reuters reported that a Great Wall official said “With respect to this case, we currently have an intention to acquire.” That led Jeep to say: “In response to
The History of the Land Rover Discovery
The Discovery has been on sale for almost 28 years, from the introduction of the first generation in 1989. We take a quick look at where it started, and how it evolved into its current forms. Up until the late 1980s, Land Rover operated with a two model strategy, the
2017 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series offroad review
ROBERT PEPPER’S 2017 TOYOTA LC79 OFFROAD REVIEW WITH PRICING, SPECS, RIDE AND HANDLING, SAFETY, VERDICT AND SCORE. In a nutshell: The LandCruiser remains the toughest and most heavy-duty 4X4 on the market. That’s why it is so respected and commands the price it does, despite its age. 2017 Toyota LandCruiser LC79
2017 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series offroad review
ROBERT PEPPER’S 2017 TOYOTA LC79 OFFROAD REVIEW WITH PRICING, SPECS, RIDE AND HANDLING, SAFETY, VERDICT AND SCORE. In a nutshell: The LandCruiser remains the toughest and most heavy-duty 4X4 on the market. That’s why it is so respected and commands the price it does, despite its age. 2017 Toyota LandCruiser LC79
An offroader’s review of the TRAXXAS TRX4 model scale radio control rock crawler
Who wouldn’t love the TRAXXAS TRX4, a scale model rock crawler? FIRST I NEED TO SAY that this model is the epitome of “shut up and take my money”, and exactly why will become clear. Next I need to make clear that I am not a radio-control (RC) expert. Like most
Flashback: Land Rover’s 60th Annniversary in Australia, Cooma, 2008
The Land Rover was born as a stop-gap, so the Rover Car company could never have known that a lifetime later on thousands of enthusiasts would converge on the small NSW town of Cooma to celebrate the marque. We look back on Australia’s largest gathering of Land Rovers…. FOR MOST
Why you don’t want a part-time 4X4 wagon or ute
Time was that all 4X4s just drove the rear wheels on road, but now there’s a choice of all wheel drive. So should you buy a part-time 4X4 vehicle? THE TWO BASIC drivetrains for 4X4 vehicles are full-time 4X4 and part-time 4X4. Full-time 4X4 is also known as constant 4WD,
How to drive through a deep water crossing
Not thinking before crossing any deep water crossing can cost you plenty. Here are a few tips that will avoid disaster and expensive repair. There is no doubt that negotiating a water crossing is exciting and on most offroader’s bucket list. It’s where a well thought out plan and a
What do we call the 2017 All-New Land Rover Discovery?
Talking about the Land Rover Discovery used to be easy. THE LAND ROVER DISCOVERY was launched in 1989 as the Discovery 1, owing much to the Range Rover with a similar chassis and suspension. Then in 1998 it was updated to the Discovery 2, usually written as Series II, model
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
Mini Remastered by David Brown Automotive
David Brown Automotive (DBA) reimagined an Aston Martin DB5 called the Speedback GT, and now it’s done it again with its Mini Remastered.
Seems you can easily modify the 4×4, but you can’t modify driver behaviour
In the interests of full declaration, I must confess to only being a partial rev head and 4×4 nut.
Live axled or manual transmission 4X4s on sale in Australia: February 2017
You want a ‘traditional’ 4X4? Then buy now… Here’s a guide to the only live-axled, manual transmission 4x4s on sale in Australia.
The Ford Everest – off-road touring and my first year of ownership
I’d been considering the Ranger Wildtrak, but the Ford Everest made more sense… my car might now be Australia’s most modified Everest?
2017 Isuzu D-Max Review
Simon Mustey’s first drive 2017 Isuzu D-Max Review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.