Kian Heagney

Journalist

Having spent his teenage years racing and wrenching on cars, Kian studied journalism at university only a few years ago before launching his career as a fresh-faced intern at Street Machine in 2018.

Now a full-time staffer, Kian’s role includes writing for SM’s print and digital platforms, helping behind the scenes at the magazine’s premier Drag Challenge events, and filming and co-presenting Street Machine’s aptly named YouTube video show, Carnage.

Instagram @kianheagney

Gear

GQ Patrol gets Pertronix electronic ignition upgrade

Kian gives his GQ Patrol’s ignition system a much-needed upgrade

Gear

GQ Patrol gets Fulcrum Suspensions lift kit

Budget-build GQ Patrol gets a fresh lift kit ready for a summer of off-road adventuring

Road Tests

GQ Patrol in the 4X4 Australia shed

Another addition to the 4x4 shed is the cheapest GQ Patrol found on Facebook Marketplace

News

2023 Land Rover Defender 130 confirmed for June 1 reveal

The extended Defender is coming in under a fortnight

OzTrail Ignite 1000L Rechargeable Speaker Lantern
Gear

Camping with OzTrail’s new Ignite Speaker Lantern

OzTrail’s latest addition to its lantern range comes with a Bluetooth stereo, so we took a pair to the bush

OzTrail Ultimate All Weather stretcher tent
Outdoors

We test the Oztrail Ultimate All Weather stretcher tent

Putting Oztrail’s queen-size stretcher tent to the test

News

Chevy Beast concept unveiled at SEMA

The Beast packs 484kW of supercharged V8 and menacing looks

News

VIDEO: Royal Overland-restored Land Rover Defender 90 at SEMA

The Royal Overland crew took this forgotten Defender 90 and turned it into a killer beach machine

News

Ford Bronco DR is a V8-powered desert racer

The race special Bronco isn’t legal for road use and will set back buyers US$200,000

Hilux spacer
News

Strut spacers for Toyota HiLux seized as fake genuine parts

The fake Toyota parts were seized by the Australian Border Force

MIckey Thompson tyres
Wheels & Tyres

Tested: Mickey Thompson Baja Boss mud-terrains

Kian's GQ Patrol gets a fresh set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss mud-terrains!

Silverado 2500 HD LTZ Premium
News

GMSV beefs up truck range with the 2021 Silverado 2500 HD LTZ Premium

The longer and tougher Silverado is due here by November, packing 6.6-litres of Duramax diesel power

FJ45 LandCruiser
News

Here’s some of the cool 4x4s coming up for auction

We take a look of some of the cool and classic 4x4s going under the hammer in the coming weeks

News

A 60 series LandCruiser has smashed the auction record

The classic 4x4 sold for over US$130,000

Ford Bronco Riptide concept
News

Ford’s new Bronco Riptide concept is a modern-day Mini Moke

The new concept is perfect for beach duties

landcruiser 300
News

LandCruiser 300 series could be here by October

A Toyota dealer has teased that the 300 series could be here as early as October

Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen
News

Mercedes-Benz is finally set to unveil the EV version of its G-Wagen

The electric 4x4 concept will be unveiled at the Munich motor show

Toyota LandCruiser Heritage
News

Toyota is reproducing parts for the 40 series LandCruiser

Toyota’s restoration program is set to expand with the addition of the LandCruiser 40 series

Mopar RAM 2500 Heavy Duty revealed 2019 Chicago Auto Show
News

Mopar-fettled RAM 2500 Heavy Duty revealed at 2019 Chicago Auto Show

RAM and Mopar pull the covers off new factory customised 2500 Heavy Duty.