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Subaru Outback 2.0 Diesel Premium CVT Review
Subaru has taken the knife to Outback prices with the latest fifth-generation model.

How to prepare for a 4×4 trip
The key to any good off-road expedition is clever planning. Macca shares some of his tips for a successful trip.

Custom Jeep Wrangler ute
Forget your Hiluxes and Rangers, this custom-built Jeep Wrangler ute would be the duck’s guts – if Jeep had the smarts to build them.

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.

How to beach drive
4X4 Australia Editor-At-Large Ron Moon gives a few pointers on avoiding disaster when 4x4ing on the beach.

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.

Poll: What is the best 4×4 ever? Have your say.
What is the ultimate 4×4? Is it the original WWII Army Jeep? Maybe it’s the Land Cruiser 70 Series? What about the ‘unbreakable’ Toyota HiLux?

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!

How to 4WD in a convoy: radio communication
Keep your mates close and your radio closer: the 4X4 Australia crew learn convoy communication is the key to a safe trip across the Bight

Bear Grylls helps build ‘Defender 2,000,000’
Land Rover has enlisted celebrity help to build a unique 4×4 to commemorate UK production of the Land Rover Defender

What is the best 4×4 ever?
4×4 Australia’s expert judges debate the best 4×4 of all time. Stay tuned for the verdict.

45 Years of Firsts for Range Rover
During the past 45 years, Range Rover has delivered a series of industry firsts as it has evolved into the peerless SUV we know today

Big Bight Adventure: Bush Mechanics
When you travel in remote areas and things go wrong, correct practice and OH&S might go out the window but so long as it keeps you on the track and no one gets hurt, it’s all good.

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.

Ironman 4×4 Foam Cell Pro shock absorbers
4X4 Australia Editor Matt Raudonikis talks and tests Ironman Suspension in the rocky Victorian High Country.

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Sahara D4D review
The new Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Sahara D4D takes on the Simpson Desert in the name of charity.

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.

School on the Road
Taking your kids out of school and continuing their education on the road as you travel the country can be both challenging and rewarding. Here are some points to consider if you’re thinking about doing this on your next big adventure.