10 Jul 2018

Upgrading your 4×4 for driving in the dark

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Driving in the dark can fraught with danger but it’s sometime unavoidable. If your vehicle is equipped with the right gear you’ll be able to make it safely through the night.

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The first-ever production 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor has rolled off the line at Ford’s Thailand factory in Rayong.
06 Jul 2018

First 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor rolls off the line ahead of late July launch

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The first-ever production 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor has rolled off the line at Ford’s Thailand factory in Rayong.

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all-new Suzuki Jimny
06 Jul 2018

The 5 things we know about the 2019 Suzuki Jimny [with Video]

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The all-new 2019 Suzuki Jimny is heading Down Under early next year and these are the five things we know about it.

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all-new 2019 Suzuki Jimny
05 Jul 2018

All-new 2019 Suzuki Jimny confirmed for Australia

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The all-new 2019 Suzuki Jimny has been confirmed for the Australian market with a Q1 2019 launch announced today.

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Isuzu D-Max
05 Jul 2018

Isuzu Ute looks set for a decade of double-digit growth

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Isuzu Ute continues to punch above its weight and looks set to round out a decade of double-digit sales growth following its half-year performance in 2018.

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Battery charge warning light
28 Jun 2018

Everything you need to know about 4×4 electrical power options

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If you’re going to use your four-wheel drive for off-road adventures, you’re going to need a reliable and abundant source of power for all your electrical gear. These days there are more electrical power options than ever before.

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2018 Ford Ranger Raptor
26 Jun 2018

Ford Ranger Raptor testing in New Zealand…

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Ford Australia has released a video of the Ranger Raptor tearing across the countryside in New Zealand looking like a whole heap of fun…will the keyboard warriors leap to scream at it?

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Ford Everest 4WD driving on unsealed road
22 Jun 2018

How to drive on dirt roads – Everything you need to know

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Driving on dirt roads is very different to driving on bitumen. Here’s what you need to know, from setting up your vehicle, tyre pressures, to handling corrugations and more.

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Practical Motoring's review of the refreshed 2018 mazda BT-50 GT 4x4 dual-cab
22 Jun 2018

2018 Mazda BT-50 Review: GT dual-cab 4×4

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Isaac Bober’s 2018 Mazda BT-50 Review (dual-cab GT 4×4) with pricing, specs, performance, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.

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all-new 2019 Suzuki Jimny
19 Jun 2018

all-new 2019 Suzuki Jimny revealed…still not confirmed for Australia

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Images of the all-new 2019 Suzuki Jimny were revealed in Japan overnight with the local arm of the brand announcing the baby off-roader still isn’t confirmed for Australia.

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18 Jun 2018

Top 5: Oldest Surviving 4×4 Nameplates

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Four-wheel drives generally have a longer model lifecycle than passenger cars, but some nameplates take this to the extreme…Here are the Top 5 Oldest Surviving 4×4 Nameplates still available on the Aussie new-car market.

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2018 Mercedes-Benz X250d Review
14 Jun 2018

2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class X250d Review

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Isaac Bober’s 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class X250d Review with pricing, specs, performance, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.

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Practical Motoring Says: For budget-conscious buyers who live near a Mahindra dealer, of which there are now close to 40 in Australia, the 2018 Pik-Up S10 Dual Cab is a definite alternative to mainstream 4x4 recreational utes.
11 Jun 2018

2018 Mahindra Pik-Up S10 Review

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Dean Mellor’s 2018 Mahindra Pik-Up S10 Review With Pricing, Specs, Performance, Ride And Handling, Safety, Verdict And Score.

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2018 Land Rover Discovery TDV6 HSE Review
30 May 2018

Land Rover to make autonomous cars capable of off-roading a reality

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No, this isn’t April Fools. Jaguar Land Rover has announced a project to develop autonomous cars capable of off-road driving in any weather condition.

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Driving through water can be an intimidating experience for novices and experts alike. Here are our tips on how to handle water crossings.
30 May 2018

The Gear You Need for Water Crossings in your 4×4

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Sooner or later all four-wheel drivers will inevitably encounter a water crossing. If you want to make a safe crossing, you’ll need to make sure your 4×4 is properly equipped for the task at hand.

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