
Why a 3500kg tow rating may not really be a 3500kg tow rating
Can tow 3500kg! The claim is there in big bold letters in the brochure, but here’s why your 3500kg tow rating may not really be a 3500kg tow rating.

The best budget 4×4 wagons in 2019
Shopping for a new, cheap 4×4 wagon on a budget can be tricky… there’s so many to choose.

Monocoque 4X4s explained – should you be afraid?
There’s a fair bit of misconception about what monocoque construction actually is – all explained here.

How to use a snatch strap
If you drive off-road, sooner or later you’ll either need recovering or need to recover someone. Here’s how to use a snatch strap correctly and safely.

Land Rover Defender priced from $69,990 in Australia
Land Rover has confirmed local Australian pricing for its highly anticipated next-generation Defender.

4X4 utes in 2015 and beyond (October 2015)…
The last few years have been big for 4×4 utes, and the rate of development shows no signs of slowing. What’s here now, and what’s on the way?

ADF Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon drive
In buying the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen/Wagon, the ADF has taken its ability to go cross country to a new level. Like comparing chalk with cheese, both the 4×4 and 6×6 variants are light years ahead of the Land Rover Defender in terms of technology and capability.

2016 Toyota HiLux Spied. Again.
The 2016 Toyota HiLux is only 24 hours away from its global debut (May 21) and the most revealing spy shots yet have hit the Internet.

2016 Toyota HiLux engine details leaked online
Expected to be revealed in June, details of the 2016 Toyota HiLux engine line-up have leaked online, with the new diesel engines being smaller.

How to drive over a hump off-road
driving over a hump is one of the most basic off-road skills, but it’s a bit harder with a road-oriented 4×4. Here’s how to drive over a hump.

2016 Toyota HiLux leaked online?
An image, supposedly official, showing the 2016 Toyota HiLux has been leaked on a Facebook page in Thailand.

Could Nissan build the Mercedes-Benz ute?
Nissan has said that “everything is on the table” between it and Mercedes-Benz, including the possibility of collaborating on the recently announced Mercedes-Benz ute.

2015 Ford Ranger Outback test [video]
Ford Australia has released a video showing its 2015 Ford Ranger being tested in the Simpson Desert.

2015 Mitsubishi Triton will launch in NZ before Australia
The 2015 Mitsubishi Triton is set to launch in New Zealand in April, with no fixed release date yet set for Australia.

2015 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition on-sale in Australia
The 2015 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition is available again in Australia from $38,500 (+ORC), offering styling tweaks and improved kit.