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Grand Cherokee finally gets full ANCAP safety rating
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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.

Subaru Outback 2.0 Diesel Premium CVT
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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.

The key to any good off-road expedition is clever planning.
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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.

Built on a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, this 4x4 trade truck has terrific off-road credentials.
Custom 4x4s

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 4x4 mag and get a free coffee
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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 Patrol V8 Ti 4WD automatic
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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.

The 4X4 Australia gang travelled smoothly along the Great Australian Bight recently thanks to teamwork, the right gear and careful planning.
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How to beach drive

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

Toyota's new cleaner and more efficient turbodiesel engine, the GD-Series: 1GD-FTV-4
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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.

WW2 US Army Jeep
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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 bars are not 'fashion' in remote areas where collisions with animals are common
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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 4x4²
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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.

Turtle Wax BT-50
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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 4x4 in a convoy
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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’
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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 4x4 ever?
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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
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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
Gear

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
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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
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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 4x4 Foam Cell Pro shock absorbers
Suspension

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
Road Tests

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.

Turtle Wax
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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

July issue of 4X4 Australia on sale now
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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
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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.