Custom 4X4s

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

TJM launches Venturer bull bar to suit Ford F-150 Lightning
Aussie-designed and built steel bull bar for F-150 EV

2024 Christmas gift guide: BLUETTI power-saving solutions
Class-leading portable power, whenever and wherever you need it

Toyota HiLux gets a Terrain Tamer Disc brake conversion
Just like diamonds trump spades, Terrain Tamer’s disc brake conversion is a winner
TRAILMIG welder put to the test!
When things break in the bush, this compact welding kit makes it easy to fix them and get going again

VFACTs November 2024: Strong start on the sales charts for the all-new Prado
Prado hits the market running, while the Ford Ranger keeps forging on

2024 Maxxis Custom 4×4 of the Year winner revealed
This 80 Series proves LandCruisers remain the people’s choice!
2023 Ford Everest build: From stock to ultimate family tourer
We set out to see how well Ford’s Everest wagon would do as a touring 4×4, and we reckon it has come up trumps

2024 Christmas Gear Guide: GME CB radios and PLBs
Stocking-stuffer ideas from the folks at GME

2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado: TJM reveals new bar designs
TJM unveils new bar designs for the Prado; available to order now

2025 LDV D90 price and specs: the most affordable 7-seater?
The most affordable 7-seater in Australia? LDV D90 gets an update
New 4×4 aftermarket products: November 2024
Heaps of cool kit arrived on shelves in November!