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Outback NSW
Explore NSW

Tracing the transcontinental railway line, outback NSW

It’s such a unique experience driving along a peaceful track that runs beside a railway line in the middle of nowhere.

Marks 4WD Land Cruiser Ute
Custom 4x4s

Modified Land Cruiser – Marks 4WD

Marks 4WD Adapters gives the Land Cruiser 70 Series the auto transmission buyers have craved. We put it to the test.

Tips on driving on dirt roads
Gear

How To: Dirt Road Driving

4×4 Australia’s Glenn Torrens shares his tips on driving on dirt roads.

Stings and bites
Gear

First aid: Australia’s dangerous creatures

Australia sure has a hefty portion of dangerous creatures, but is it all a little bit exaggerated? We separate fact from fiction.

Nissan Navara
News

New 4x4s coming to Australia in 2015

We take a look at the four-wheel drives that will be entering the market in 2015.

Top seven Australian station stays
Explore

Top seven Australian station stays

Station properties can offer travellers the ultimate outback experience. Here’s seven of the best.

4x4s
News

Top 10: Australia’s best selling 4x4s 2014

Which dual-range 4x4s were the most popular in 2014? Here’s the top 10

Jeep's global plan
News

Jeep’s global plan

Three new 7-seat Jeep wagons and a ute on the cards for Australia.

Toyota ute
News

Toyota 70 Series and Fortuner SUV

All-new 70 Series and Fortuner SUV on the horizon for Toyota Australia.

Porsche Macan S Diesel review
Road Tests

Porsche Macan S Diesel review

If you want to make a statement and have fun doing it, the Macan is an excellent choice.

Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4 Matic review
Road Tests

Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4 Matic review

The GLA250 4 Matic is a compact off-roader that’s best suited to a couple rather than a family, but for suburban duties it does a fine job.

Renault
News

Renault ‘Navara’ pick-up heads to Australia

FRENCH AUTO MANUFACTURER RENAULT is set to unveil a one-tonne ute concept later this year, to eventually take on the wildly successful Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Nissan Navara.

Mitsubishi Pajero GLX review
Road Tests

Mitsubishi Pajero GLX review

It’s showing its age but the Pajero represents reasonable value for those looking for a competent and reliable off-roader.

Nissan X-Trail TS Diesel review
Road Tests

Nissan X-Trail TS Diesel review

If you’re happy to change gears yourself then the latest X-Trail is a thoughtful, well specified medium SUV that’s also impressively frugal.

LED driving lights test
Electronics & Gadgets

LED driving lights test

Take a look behind the scenes to see what went in to the massive LED driving lights test and how they perform in real world driving conditions.

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Diesel review
Road Tests

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Diesel review

The CX-5 is an impressive mid-sized SUV – one of the best on the market – but one best left to light off-road duties.

Land Rover Discovery SDV6 SE review
Road Tests

Land Rover Discovery SDV6 SE review

The Discovery is pitched as a premium product and comes with an appropriately premium price tag. Entry to the family starts at $69,200 for the base model TDV6 diesel.

Drive 4 Life in the Simpson Desert
News

Drive 4 Life

Drive 4 Life raises nearly $60,000 for Northcott Foundation.

Stay On Track Outback on the Mitchell Highway
News

Stay On Track Outback

The award-winning ‘Stay On Track Outback’ program is hitting goals and saving lives on Queensland’s remote roads.

Australasian Safari Tour
Explore WA

The Australasian Safari Tour Rubicon X

4X4 Australia takes on the Australasian Safari in Jeep’s Rubicon X.

Tough dog supports tough testing
News

Tough dog supports tough testing

4×4 Australia is packing the rigs to head off on our 4×4 Of The Year road test next week…and we’re welcoming Tough Dog Suspensions, who are coming along to join in the fun!

Holden Colorado 7 LTZ v Isuzu MU-X LS-U v Mitsubishi Challenger LS review
Road Tests

Colorado 7 LTZ v MU-X LS-U v Challenger LS

These three wagons are all derived from utes, but which one has made the best transition from workhorse to family favourite?

Ironman Competition giveaway
News

Tell us your favourite off-road adventure and WIN!

Head to 4x4australia.com.au and tell us your favourite off-road adventure story to win a $5000 Ironman 4×4 voucher.

Bluetooth Navigator
Electronics & Gadgets

Test Bluetooth Navigator

The Dual GPS adds GPS capability to all Bluetooth enabled phones, tablets and laptops, as tested by Ron Moon.