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Keep our 4x4 tracks clean opinion
Opinion

Keep our 4x4 tracks clean

We need to be responsible for our own footprint on the environment.

Power vs Torque
Opinion

Power and torque explained

Engine output is defined by power and torque, but which one is more important to how a 4x4 performs?

Part-time 4WD vs full-time 4WD What are the differences
Opinion

Part-time 4WD vs full-time 4WD: What are the differences?

Part-time 4WD or full-time 4WD? Are three diffs better than two?

Ironman 4x4 Kristian Ristell interview
Opinion

Interview with Ironman 4x4's Kristian Ristell

Kristian helps design and supply suspension kit for Afghan-bound Rangers and armoured rigs, through to everyday Aussie off-roaders.

4x4 preparation tip good 4x4 recovery gear
Opinion

Soft shackles are great for getting out of emergency situations

Broken down in croc-infested waters? You’re gonna need a quick and safe recovery technique.

Choosing the best stock off-road 4x4
Opinion

Choosing the "best stock off-road 4x4" is tricky

After giving the subject much thought, 4x4 Australia has named the "Serious Seven" in its August 2019 issue.

Experiencing Kimberley coast is not to be missed
Opinion

Experiencing the Kimberley from the coast is not to be missed

Ron finally tries taking on a watery route on his trip through the Kimberley.

Electric vehicle drivetrains end piston engine
Opinion

Will the superiority of electric vehicle drivetrains spell the end of the piston engine?

Superior in performance metrics, refinement, efficiency, and simplicity, can EVs replace the traditional engine?

Off-road racing fun at your own pace
Opinion

Off-road racing is fun at your own pace

You don't need to gun for the podium to enjoy a spot of off-road racing.

Interview Tough Dog Simon Vella
Opinion

Interview with Tough Dog's Simon Vella

Tough Dog Suspension’s Simon Vella has spent more than a quarter of a century designing suspension for everything from off-road tourers to bullet- and bomb-proof five-tonne Land Cruisers.

2020 Defender Main 2 Jpg
Opinion

Spy shots of 2020 Land Rover Defender fail to impress

Leaked photos of the 2020 Defender disappoint old-school diehards.

Custom N 70 Hilux 1 Jpg
Opinion

Custom 4x4 builds to stir the mind

There’s nothing like a fully loaded custom rig to get the mind spinning with ideas for your own 4x4 build.

Need EV infrastructure before adopting EVs
Opinion

We need an EV infrastructure before adopting EVs

Promising half new vehicles sales to be electric in a decade is putting the cart before the horse.

Taking 4x4 trip through the outback
Opinion

The allure of going on a 4x4 outback journey

The desert’s lifeless expanse makes Ron feel more alive than ever.

2020 Jeep Gladiator most significant new 4x4 decade
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The Jeep Gladiator is the most significant new 4x4 of the decade

When the Gladiator arrives it will truly be in a class of its own.

Interview with Narva Jake Smith
Opinion

Interview with Narva's Jake Smith

Jake Smith has been an integral cog of the lighting giant for nearly 12 years, and he showcases Narva's lights every time he heads bush.

Demand old-school 4x4s driving prices up
Opinion

Demand for old-school 4x4s are driving prices up

More than $30,000 for a Suzuki Jimny... who'da thunk it?

Always pick trusted installer aftermarket 4x4 accessories
Opinion

Always pick a trusted installer for your aftermarket 4x4 accessories

If you are going to pay someone to install an aftermarket accessory, make sure they are good at their job!

Plug-in hybrids best of past and future
Opinion

Plug-in hybrids offer an answer to electrification

I’ve seen the future … or at least the future for some of us.

Victoria afford more National Parks
Opinion

Should Victoria have more National Parks?

Push for more national parks in Victoria could come at the cost of state budgets and livelihoods.

Newer 4x4s is not always better
Opinion

Newer 4x4s aren't always better

Today's obsession on emissions tech has Matt pining for the good ol' days.

Interview with ARB Matt Frost
Opinion

Interview with ARB's Matt Frost

Matt Frost has spent a quarter of a century helping keep this ever-expanding off-road powerhouse front and centre when it comes to the gear wish lists of four-wheel drivers.

Electric SUV impress on road off-road applications remain uncertain
Opinion

Electric drivetrain impress on road, but questions loom off-road

Is an electrified 4x4 future on the horizon?

The most anticipated 4x4s of 2019
Opinion

The most anticipated 4x4s of 2019

2019 is shaping up as a massive year