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One Last Trip to Big Red: The Bash Announces Its Final Hurrah
There are plenty of reasons to point the bonnet towards Birdsville, but one of its biggest drawcards now has an expiry date. The Big Red Bash will return from 6–8 July 2027 for its final…
Ford goes all in on reliability with new warranty
Reliability is easy to promise in a brochure. It means a lot more when a manufacturer agrees to pay for a factory defect years after the vehicle leaves the showroom, particularly when that…
How to make a tank last longer when diesel costs a fortune
Diesel is getting painfully expensive, and there’s even been serious rumours around Australian prices pushing beyond $4 a litre. For anyone driving a big, heavy 4X4 around the country, that…
How to master river crossings
River crossings are one of those classic 4X4 challenges that can turn a straightforward trip into a genuine adventure. They can also turn serious very quickly. Water hides holes, rocks and…
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MRT goes all-in on long-term ownership
Canopy manufacturers usually have plenty to say about construction, storage and new accessories. MRT’s latest announcement takes a different direction, focusing on what happens after a…
Another caravan manufacturer collapses – what buyers need to know
Another established Australian caravan manufacturer has hit the wall, with Queensland-based Australian Off Road entering voluntary administration after 26 years in business. AOR’s…
How To Master Ruts
Ruts are part of 4X4ing. Whether they’ve been carved into a muddy forest track, washed out by heavy rain or dug deeper by years of eager explorers poking their spotlights down a track, sooner…
The tyre your 4X4 actually needs
Choosing tyres for a 4X4 should be relatively simple. Work out where you drive, how heavily the vehicle is loaded and how much off-road performance you genuinely need. Yet somewhere along the…
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Sand Driving Secrets for Fraser Island
K’gari might be one of Australia’s most famous 4X4 destinations, but for a first-timer it can also be slightly intimidating. You’ve got long beach runs, chopped-up access tracks, inland sand…
The Super Duty Just Went 6×6
Ford has spent years proving the Ranger platform can be pushed well beyond the limits of a conventional dual-cab ute. Ranger Raptor showed what happens when you chase performance, Ranger Super…
How To Size Your Solar
Solar power really shouldn’t be this confusing. You use electricity while camping, your solar panels replace it, and your battery stores enough to get you through the night. Simple. Then you…
Ford Ranger PHEV Sells Out As Aussies Look For Relief At The Bowser
For years, the idea of an electrified 4X4 ute has divided Australian buyers. But if the latest Ford Ranger PHEV sales are anything to go by, plenty of Aussies are becoming interested very…
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