Ellen Dewar

Ellen has been snapping cars for more than 25 years, and is the head of Wheels Media's photography department.

Goodyear Wrangler MTR Kevlar review
Wheels & Tyres

VIDEO: Ranger gets a set of Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs

We’ve thrown a set of Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs on the Ranger.

Two LC200 6x6s side-by-side
4x4 Comparisons

Two of the best 6x6 LC200s in the country go head-to-head

When bigger is better, only six-wheel drive will do. We take two of the best 6x6 LandCruisers to Tasmania for some off-road touring.

Facelifted Mahindra Pik-Up S10 off-road
Reviews

Facelifted Mahindra Pik-Up driven off-road

Indian Pik-Up gets a facelift and still represents good value for money.

4X4 Australia's Ford Ranger with AMVE canopy
Gear

AMVE canopy exceeds our Ranger's storage needs

A quality aluminium canopy adds style, security and functionality to our Ford Ranger.

Gear

We test the all-new MaxTrax Indeflate

Deflating tyres for off-road conditions and then pumping them up again has never been easier.

Explore TAS

A quick stop at Tassie's Pub in the Paddock

The Pub in the Paddock in Pyengana is one of Tasmania’s oldest.

MSA 4x4 Towing Mirror review
Gear

MSA 4x4 Towing Mirror: 4x4 product test

MSA 4X4’s new towing mirrors make it easy to see what’s behind our Ford Ranger.

Exploring Rawlinna Station 4x4 travel guide
Explore WA

Exploring Rawlinna Station to the coast, WA: 4x4 travel guide

Whether you’re into trainspotting, birdwatching or gazing out to sea, this route along the Nullarbor Plain offers something for everyone.

Narva custom Ford Ranger Raptor review
Custom 4x4s

Narva's Ford Ranger Raptor is the ultimate work rig

Having a Ranger Raptor as your company car would be special enough for most of us, but driving one like the Narva Raptor is unique.

Custom portal-axled Toyota Land Cruiser 79 review
Custom 4x4s

Custom portal-axled Toyota Land Cruiser 79 ute review

This portal-axled Cruiser is chock-full of the best modifications to make it the ultimate mobile base camp for its adventurous owner.

Custom 4x4s

Custom Toyota LandCruiser 79 "Rambler" by TJM review

Big, brash and brawny Rambler LC79 is a dream made true, in all its track-busting glory.

Rambler LandCruiser 79 TJM Photo Gallery
Custom 4x4s

Rambler LandCruiser 79 by TJM: Photo Gallery

TJM’s turnkey tourer is a track blaster.

Dual-cab ute load and tow test 2019 Results
Reviews

Dual-cab ute load and tow test 2019: Results

With tests complete and results compiled, how do these six utes shape up as load and tow workhorses?

2019 Volkswagen Amarok 580 load and tow test review
Reviews

2019 Volkswagen Amarok 580 load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019

With 200kW available at full stick, the Amarok 580 is the most powerful ute here. But does it deliver on its promise?

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d load and tow test review
Reviews

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019

With 190kW worth of V6 power, the X350d should be just the ticket for hauling heavy loads.

2019 Isuzu D-Max load and tow test review
Reviews

2019 Isuzu D-Max load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019

Isuzu’s D-Max is one of the oldest designs here, so can it keep up with the new boys?

2019 Holden Colorado load and tow test review
Reviews

2019 Holden Colorado load and tow test: Tow Test 2019

Holden by name but more global General Motors by design, the Colorado boasts plenty of Australian engineering.

2019 Ford Ranger 2.0 load and tow test review
Reviews

Ford Ranger 2.0 load and tow test review

A 2.0-litre bi-turbo-diesel with more power and torque than the Ranger’s 3.2 is now offered with the XLT and Wildtrak.

Reviews

Ford Ranger 3.2 load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019

Despite the presence of the two European V6 utes, the Ranger 3.2 still has the largest capacity engine here.

Dual-cab ute load tow test 2019 introduction
Reviews

Dual-cab ute load and tow test 2019: Introduction

Top-dollar V6 diesel utes from Mercedes-Benz and VW look the goods for heavy duty load carrying and towing, but how do they shape up against more affordable dual cabs when put to the acid test?

Ford Ranger Raptor review 4x4 of the Year 2019
4x4OTY

Ford Ranger Raptor review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

There’s no denying Ford has built an impressive recreationally focussed 4x4 ute

Mercedes-Benz X250d Progressive review 4x4 of the Year 2019
4x4OTY

Mercedes-Benz X250d Progressive review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

Mercedes-Benz has done an excellent job at re-engineering the Navara.

HSV Colorado Sportscat+ review 4x4 of the Year 2019
4x4OTY

HSV Colorado Sportscat+ review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

HSV's chassis work has gone into producing a more sporty on-road drive.

2019 4x4 of the Year Ford Everest Trend review
4x4OTY

Ford Everest Trend review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

Notable changes improve the Everest's capability as a comfortable and competent trail vehicle.