4X4 Tradie Utes

2017 Isuzu D-Max review

The fresh-for-2017 Isuzu D-Max range features a heavily revised Euro 5-compliant 3.0-litre common-rail turbo-diesel, exclusive to the Australian market

2016 Toyota Hilux SR5: Outback road test

An outback grand Tour tests the ins and outs of our resident toyota hilux.

2016's most popular 4x4s: Top 10

Utes are becoming even more popular in Australia, and now make up eight out of the top 10 best-selling 4x4s.

2017 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X launched

Australia’s love affair with the Japanese brand’s tough workhorse remains strong.

Harrop Ford Ranger wins inaugural Custom 4x4OTY

Harrop Ford Ranger wins the 2016 Custom 4X4OTY, and MaxTrax prize-winners announced.

2017 4X4OTY Finalist: Volkswagen Amarok V6

Can the addition of a V6 diesel donk give the Amarok its first 4X4OTY gong?

4X4 Of The Year 2015

2014 may have been a quiet year for new 4x4s,but lightning storms, rain and mud couldn’t stop us from taking the best of them on a week-long test to crown the 4x4 of the year.

Readers’ 4X4s: D-Max, Rubicon, Amarok

Readers Rigs’, Part 14: User-submitted 4x4s.

2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 caravan testing

We lend out the ’Lux for a week of caravan testing.

Readers' 4x4s: Everest, BT-50, LandCruiser

Imagine if you had one of these to enjoy the holidays!

Best 4x4 comparisons of 2016: Part 2

The best battles of 2016.

Harrop Ford Ranger: Custom 4X4OTY contender

The perfect chase car for the Baja down under.

Mitsubishi Triton ML: Custom 4X4OTY contender

Sometimes, one lift kit just isn’t enough.

AFN Toyota Hilux: Custom 4X4OTY contender

No shades of grey when it comes to this Hilux.

Holden Colorado Z71 vs Ford Ranger XLT comparison review

Holden has stripped its Colorado down and put it back together with a heap of new parts, but can it bridge the gap to Ford’s mighty Ranger?

GALLERY: Readers' Rigs, Part 10

Six more 4x4s submitted by our readers.

2016 Toyota HiLux SR5 V6 review

Toyota’s Hilux is the only popular dual-cab 4x4 with the option of a petrol engine. How does it stand up in a world where diesel power rules?

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate Quick Review

More power and extra gear are the highlights of an update to the impressive 2017 Volkswagen Amarok ute.

2017 Volkswagen Amarok V6: 18 things you didn’t know

The Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI brings a revised interior and fresh face, but no updates to the sheetmetal. Here’s 18 things about the popular ute you didn’t know.

2017 Volkswagen Amarok V6: First Drive

Volkswagen’s V6TDi550 Amarok: Iron fist; velvet glove.

4x4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Toyota Hilux review

Toyota’s all-new Hilux has a beefed-up towing capability, despite a downsize in engine capacity.

4x4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton review

Mitsubishi’s new Triton is the lightweight, but does that really matter?