Custom 4X4s

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
INEOS reveals Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju one-off custom build
Kaiju Quartermaster showcases an extensive range of accessories and customisable options

Patriot Campers transforms Adrian Portelli’s Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Patriot given green light to overhaul Adrian Portelli’s brand-new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon into SEMA stunner

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL: Ironman 4×4 protection and recovery gear
We’re getting our VDJ79 LandCruiser bush-ready with a package of protection and recovery gear from Ironman 4×4
Predator New Mutant X-AT tyres tested
Kev adds a set of New Mutant tyres to his 80 Series

The Champ is here: Odd-looking three-row HiLux Rangga SUV
Champ-based seven-row Toyota SUV set for Indonesian roads

Flashlube pre-filter kit tested
Clean fuel is good fuel, and fitting a pre-filter kit ensures an engine will only drink the cleanest fuel possible!

2025 Toyota Prado gets five-star ANCAP safety rating
Top safety score for the all-new Prado

2025 Toyota Tundra Limited: 790Nm beast put to the test!
The right-hand drive Tundra has landed at local dealers, providing a full-size pick-up alternative to the big three American brands

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport towing capacity
A guide to the towing capacity of the popular Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Refreshed 2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series set for Q2 arrival
Toyota’s family-friendly off-road wagon gets biggest update since its 2021 launch
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL: Our big build for 2025 gets underway
Our new VDJ79 build gets cracking with a suspension and GVM upgrade from Terrain Tamer

2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Everything we know so far
Ranger plug-in hybrid is slated to arrive locally in 2025

2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado: Everything you need to know
New-gen Prado is on sale now. Here’s everything we know about it!

2025 Ford Ranger PHEV vs BYD Shark: SPEC BATTLE!
Rocking the status quo! We line up the spec sheets of two plug-in hybrid utes en-route to Australia

VW Amarok brakes overhauled with Bendix Ultimate brake upgrade kit
Scott replaces the old brakes in his Amarok