4X4 News

Revamped Mazda BT-50 set for Australia
Mazda today confirmed a revamped BT-50 will be available in Australia this year.

4X4 Australia August Issue On Sale Now
The August issue of 4X4 Australia is on sale now. Grab your copy to see our top ten 4x4s of all time, and our take on the Navara NP300

Infinity to introduce QX80 behemoth
Nissan’s luxury partner Infinity will introduce the QX80, a take on the Patrol, which recently had its prices and range cut

Calling all Bush Rangers
This rare, go-anywhere Bush Ranger – featured in the 4X4 Australia August issue on sale today – is sure to win some new friends this October.

Grand Cherokee finally gets full ANCAP safety rating
ANCAP has awarded the Grand Cherokee five stars after major improvements were made to its safety in offset frontal collisions.

Buy 4×4 mag and get a free coffee
Buy the new issue of 4×4 at a participating Coles Express store and receive a FREE small coffee!

Nissan slashes price of slow-selling Patrol
Nissan has launched an aggressive price-cutting strategy that could see drivers opting for a petrol Patrol for about $20,000 less.

Low-emission Toyota turbodiesel destined for Oz
Toyota’s new GD-Series engines will hit Australian shores in the updated Prado and the new generation HiLux later this year.

Bull bar ‘fashion’ increases injury risk: RACQ
The RACQ and the Australian 4 Wheel Drive Industry Council have slammed Toyota Australia’s claims that bull bars are “fashion”.

Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² show car
Mercedes Benz announced on the weekend that the insane G500 4×4-2 will go into production later this year.

Mad Mike tackles mud drifting
Turtle Wax Australia teams up with professional drifter Mad Mike Whiddett to put his Mazda BT-50 through its paces!

Remote Controlled Range Rover
As if self-driving and autonomous cars weren’t stupid enough, now Range Rovers can be remotely operated from your iPhone. We can’t wait to see what the hacker will do with this.

New Ford Ranger Wildtrak
The new Ford Ranger Wildtrak has arrived and Toby Hagon has the first word on the Aussie-tweaked off-road brute, now with more gear, fresh clothes and a chunky pricetag.

Behind the scenes of Mad Mike Whiddett’s video for Turtle Wax Australia
Go behind the scenes and take a look at the making of the video, and an insight into the rise of professional drifter Mad Mike Whiddett

4X4 Australia July Issue On Sale Now
The July issue of 4X4 Australia is on sale now. Grab your copy to check out the new Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux – and much more.

The Great Australian Bight Adventure Teaser III
The July issue of 4×4 Australia Magazine goes on sale June 11 with Part 1 of our Great Aussie Bight Adventure. Along the Bight we reversed the route of the explorer John Eyre and Ron Moon keeps us informed of the historical elements of the trek.

The Great Australian Bight Adventure Teaser II
July’s issue of 4×4 Australia Magazine, with Part 1 of our Great Aussie Bight Adventure, goes on sale June 11. We camped under the awe-inspiring Bilbunya Sand Dunes along the way. Check it out here.

The Great Australian Bight adventure coming soon
In the July issue of 4×4 Australia, you’ll find Part One of our epic 4×4 adventure across The Great Australian Bight. Here’s a teaser of the stunning scenery and adventure.

Nissan’s Diesel Dilemma
Updated Y61 Patrol up in the air with no diesel Y62 planned for the foreseeable future.

Solar-powered Suzuki
An electrically-driven Suzuki Sierra set to take on the Simpson Desert.

Mad Mike Whiddett thrashes his Mazda BT-50
In their latest video campaign Turtle Wax Australia teams up with professional drifter Mad Mike Whiddett. Watch Mad Mike put his Mazda BT-50 through its paces.

NEWS: Toyota officially unveils all-new Hilux
Toyota has officially pulled the wraps off its eight-generation Hilux, the first all-new Hilux in ten years. But while Toyota was happy to reveal the highlights of this new model, many of the details are yet to be made public.

Nissan Navara NP300 Australian details
The new NP300 Nissan Navara, the first all new Navara in ten years, will go on sale in Australia in May 2015.

Jeep’s hot new concept vehicles break cover
Jeep’s hot new concept vehicles break cover