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Converting the 2023 Ford Bronco for Australia is “very doable”

Ford’s conversion partner has revealed they’d relish the challenge of converting the Bronco to right-hand drive

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2023 Best Utes: All our winners revealed

Second edition of our new Wheels Best series picks the stand-out dual-cab utes from Australia’s immensely popular segment.

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October 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Tundra down under, Silverado 1500 off-road, FJ45-80 Series hybrid, and plenty more

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2023 Toyota HiLux GR Sport: 48-volt system not planned, no high-output tune for lower models

No 48-volt battery-assist for flagship HiLux GR Sport, and its extra power won’t trickle down to lower variants

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2024 Jeep Gladiator facelift revealed

New-look Gladiator expected to arrive in Australia in the second half of 2024

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Electric Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series: second-gen retrofit ute revealed

South Australian retrofit company Zero Automotive has debuted its next-generation LandCruiser 70 electric ute

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2024 Ford F-150 facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

America’s favourite ute cops subtle makeover and new tech which will hit Australia next year

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2025 LDV eT60: Second-gen electric ute inspired by Maxus GST here next year

The $100,000 LDV eT60 arrived in Australia last year, but it's due for early retirement with a second-gen EV-first 4x4 ute here in 2024

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2023 Toyota HiLux GR Sport officially launches in Australia

Toyota launches new halo model in Australia

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2024 Toyota HiLux: “Surprise” reveal teased, is it an all-new model?

Toyota said it'll have more HiLux news in 2024 after launching the GR Sport and 48-volt models. Could it be our first glance at the all-new Toyota HiLux?

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2023 Suzuki Jimny: Brand opens 500 orders for 3-door automatic variants

On pause since January, the three-door Suzuki Jimny is again available to order with an automatic transmission

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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