Custom 4X4s

4×4 owners encouraged to claim $20,000 tax write-off, as federal election looms
Small business owners and sole traders can claim up to $20,000 per asset in instant tax deductions before July 1, just in case election promises fall flat

2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV: Price drop and increased range ahead of Australian launch
BYD Shark rival gets price reduction and increased EV-only range, ahead of local arrival

Move over Cybertruck! GAC PICKUP 01 makes global debut
Futuristic pick-up concept unveiled at Auto Shanghai motor show

800Nm Nissan Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid debuts with 135km EV range
Nissan’s all-new PHEV dual-cab ute revealed at Auto Shanghai motor show

2025 Mazda BT-50 GT joins our long-term shed
We’ve added an updated BT-50 to the shed and loaded it up with factory-backed accessories

D-MAX gets Jungle 4×4 protection upgrade
Quality protection for the front end, side panels and sills is necessary for where this D-MAX is heading

Nissan Patrol Warrior versus Toyota Prado Altitude
Two off-road big dogs go head-to-head

GWM reveals twin-turbo V8 engine – is a towing monster on the way?
Just when you thought the V8 was dead…

4x4s we’d buy, and how we’d modify them: Ford Everest
A well-balanced, well-equipped wagon that’s ready for touring straight from the showroom

ACCC Takes LDV to Court Over Alleged Misleading Claims About Rust Resistance in T60 Ute
LDV Automotive Australia is facing legal action from the ACCC, following allegations that it misled consumers about the durability and corrosion resistance of its T60 dual-cab ute.

4x4s we’d buy, and how we’d modify them: Isuzu MU-X
Pairing a tough 3.0L diesel with real-world comfort and capability

4x4s we’d buy, and how we’d modify them: Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series
Skip the GR Sport. Build a better, tougher tourer from the base GX and pocket the difference

Rockarmor LED light stand is a great campsite accessory
This versatile LED light stand offers good performance and has plenty of features

Saving the best ’til last: 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior review
After nearly 15 years on Aussie shores, does the final version of the V8 Y62 still hold up?

Altiq Rogue 8.5-inch LED driving lights put to the test
A versatile lighting system that can be quickly and easily tailored to suit different environments

Value off-roader: 2025 GWM Tank 300 Ultra turbo-diesel review
The Tank 300 offers great bang-for-buck, but is it actually any good off-road?

2025 Kia Tasman dual-cab ute: Australian pricing and specs revealed
Ranger-fighting Tasman is one step closer to launch, with Kia confirming Australian details ahead of July launch

4x4s we’d buy, and how we’d modify them: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
The Pajero Sport is a sleeper hit – Japanese-built, reliable and off-road-ready

2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series: Updated line-up out now
Significant updates and slight price rise for the family off-roader

4x4s we’d buy, and how we’d modify them: Mazda BT-50
The under-appreciated BT-50 is a great base from which to build a capable tourer

2025 Nissan Patrol: Interior and tech upgrades for family off-roader
Patrol receives a suite of tech and interior upgrades in mid-life update

2025 MG U9 ute embarks on outback torture test, ahead of local launch
MG U9 undergoing big Aussie road trip in preparation for its launch later this year

2025 GMC Yukon SUV: Everything we know
Premium large SUV is tracking for a Q2 2025 release in Australia

First 2025 GMC Yukon Denali completes local RHD conversion
Right-hand-drive remanufacturing is underway for the eight-seat SUV, at GMSV’s Victorian facility