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From HiLux to Super Duty: Was the Switch Worth It?
Big towing figures and heavy-duty hardware will get a vehicle onto a buyer’s shortlist, but living with it is where the real assessment starts. The trip to work, a full day on the highway and…
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Three new national parks: what happens to 4WD access?
Victoria has officially created three new national parks, and for anyone who spends their weekends exploring forest tracks, the important detail is what happens beyond the new signs.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ford Bronco Basecamp Brings a New Take on Touring
Let’s get the obvious bit out of the way. When Australian 4X4ers hear that a Bronco is finally coming here, this probably isn’t the vehicle they picture. The Bronco name still conjures images…
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The Outback Way One Step Closer To Blacktop
There aren’t many long-distance outback routes left where the journey itself is still part of the adventure, but the Outback Way is one of them. Stretching 2,719 kilometres from Laverton in…
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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…
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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…
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