Custom 4X4s

2025 BYD Denza B5 spied testing in Australia
Plug-in hybrid SUV prototype seen on local roads, but will we see it in Aussie dealerships this year?

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL: Multidrive rear track correction and NSV gear
A replacement diff housing and axle rectifies the difference between the front and rear wheel tracks on our 79

2025 Nissan Y63 Patrol: Everything we know about the new LandCruiser 300 rival
New details and teaser images emerge for the next-gen Y63 Patrol off-roader

VFACTs: Ford Ranger was the best-selling vehicle in Australia in 2024
Ranger domination continues, as Ford’s unassailable ute ends 2024 atop the sales charts

VFACTs: Toyota dominates overall sales in Australia in 2024
Toyota is the best-selling brand in Australia; but Ford Ranger remains the best selling vehicle

Keeping cool with a new Terrain Tamer aluminium radiator
Out with the old and in with the cold, as this HiLux scores a new Terrain Tamer aluminium radiator

Travelling Duncan Road from Kununurra to Halls Creek
Duncan Road is a spectacular alternative route between Kununurra and Halls Creek

Terrain Tamer ELocker put to the test
Nothing screams “get me through that boghole” more than a diff lock

Supercharged V8-powered FJ40 is the perfect beach cruiser
Now it’s just time to load up the fridge, grab some mates, and head to the Queensland coast

Happy New Year! 2025 is going to be another big year for new 4×4 vehicles and the aftermarket industry
Manufacturers and the aftermarket industry are collaborating more than ever

New 4×4 aftermarket products: December 2024
A bunch of 4×4 aftermarket gear landed locally in December

CAOS LED lanterns tested
These small and popular LED lanterns are ideal around the campsite … if you can get a hold of a set

Five of the best summer escapes in Queensland
There’s no shortage of stunning summer 4×4 sojourns in the Sunshine State
PAK Offroad 40L footwell water tank tested
An easy and convenient water-carrying solution for your next off-road trip

4×4 trip to the stunning Palm Valley
Palm Valley is home to ancient and unique palms and the mighty Finke River, and it’s ready to explore

Following the Old Ghan railway north to Oodnadatta
A drive along The Old Ghan railway line reveals many remnants from the past that stand testament to the effort involved in building such a remote rail service

Travelling the Madigan Line within the Simpson Desert
The Simpson Desert can be a busy place in peak season, but a run across the northern Madigan Line can provide the isolation many seek in a Red Centre crossing

UHF CB Radios: everything you need to know
A UHF CB radio is an essential, non-negotiable tool for any remote-area traveller

Is the Canning Stock Route the greatest 4×4 trip in Australia?
Ron and Viv Moon’s latest adventure along the brutal CSR!

How to prepare for your next 4×4 trip
If you’re lucky enough to be planning a 4×4 adventure, these tips will help get the most out of it!

Five non-negotiables for safe touring this festive season
Trip preparation: Stay safe on the roads this holiday season

Five of the best 4×4 destinations in Victoria
Five stunning 4×4 locations within the great state of Victoria!

MG is bringing a ute to Australia; spy shots released
The MG brand is known for a number of things, but a ute has never been one of them. That’s set to change

2024 JAC T9 ute: Australian deliveries begin
The first Aussie customers have received their all-new T9 dual-cab