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Suzuki Jumbo imagined as Prado-based Jimny

We imagine a five-door Jimny fused with a next-gen Prado

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VFACTS August 2023: Demand for Ranger and HiLux remains strong

Ford Ranger dominates 4x4 sales, but falls just short on the overall charts

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Norweld unveils massive new factory in Brisbane

Leading Australian tray and canopy manufacturer unveils freshly built factory in Brisbane, giving an all-access look inside the new facility

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Marks 4WD portal axles approved for 2023 LandCruisers

Big steps taken by Marks 4WD to create the perfect LandCruiser

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Toyota wants an electric 4x4 HiLux with 800km driving range

Right now, Toyota recognises that hybrid is the right solution for lifestyle HiLux customers. Solid-state batteries could change things, though

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2025 HiLux Revo electric ute concept previews production EV

Shown off at Toyota Australia’s new vehicle showcase, big boss Hanley reckons it’s not the perfect zero-emissions ute just yet

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2024 Toyota HiLux and Prado: 48-volt system is 'not a hybrid'

Toyota Australia will avoid the ‘hybrid’ word when referring to its 48-volt system in the updated HiLux and all-new Prado

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Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid "not ruled out" for Australia

Full-hybrid LandCruiser Prado is “not part” of Toyota Australia’s product plan, but it hasn’t ruled it out

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Hydrogen fuel cell Toyota HiLux ute in development

Toyota continues to spread its eggs between many low-emissions baskets

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series: How the four-cylinder auto came to be

Strong customer demand a pivotal reason for four-cylinder, six-speed auto

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2024 Toyota Tundra: 300 utes to be leased, still not confirmed for local sale

A handful of Toyota loyalists will be able to run right-hand drive Tundra utes, but this isn’t launch confirmation, says Toyota

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“Range Rover-like” 2025 Nissan Patrol to scrap V8

The redesigned ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol off-roader will reportedly feature a 316kW twin-turbo petrol V6

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EarthCruiser reveals GMC Hummer EV Upfit solution

GMC Hummer EV owners can soon receive the full EarthCruiser treatment

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2025 Toyota Prado 3-door imagined

The 150 Series was available as a three-door, so why not for the 250 Series?

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Volkswagen Amarok emergency service vehicle unveiled

VW unveils prototype fire-and-rescue Amarok

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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee pricing and features: 7- and 5-seaters

The latest five-seat, standard-wheelbase Jeep Grand Cherokee will arrive in Australia this month, with the plug-in hybrid due later this year

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2023 Ram 1500 Big Horn: New, dearer entry model arrives

Ram Trucks Australia continues to expand its 'DT' 1500 line-up as run-out continues for the older 'DS'-series pick-up

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Mahindra Thar.e concept is an all-electric Wrangler lookalike

The Indian automaker has pathed out its off-roading electric SUV design vision, ahead of an EV model roll out

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2025 Nissan Patrol: Next-gen 'Y63' off-roader previewed by Infiniti concept

A new Infiniti concept has previewed the luxury version of the next-generation ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol off-roader

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September 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

A trio of tough trucks from Rambler, Barra-powered Ford Ranger, and plenty more!

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TJM unveils equipment to suit the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok

TJM showcases its range of products for the all-new Amarok

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Mahindra reveals Global Pik Up concept as HiLux, Ranger rival

Indian brand Mahindra has been playing the ute game for ages, but this is its first pick-up with global sales intentions

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Earthcruiser Extreme 330 XTR6x6 unveiled

Stretched and loaded to the max, this epic 6x6 is ready for any adventure

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Toyota Prado imagined as a Jimny-based 'LandCruiser 25'

Japanese icons Toyota and Suzuki have a product-sharing agreement in some markets. Here, we imagine a baby LandCruiser as a restyled Jimny