Adventure advice

Do you need an International Driver's Licence in Europe?

By Stephen Ottley · 19 Dec 2024

Do you need an international driver's licence in Europe? Yes, in most European countries Australian drivers are recommended to have an International Driving Permit, as well as a valid Australian licence (obviously). You don’t need one for the United Kingdom, but for the vast majority of Europe you should carry one with you if you intend to drive overseas.

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Why are beadlock tyres illegal in Australia?

By Marcus Craft · 18 Dec 2024

Why are beadlocks illegal in Australia? Beadlock wheels/rims are designated as strictly for off-road use (only). They are not legal for on-road use in Australia because they have not yet been approved for use on sealed surfaces and do not comply with existing vehicle standards in accordance with Australian Design Rules (ADR).

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The best All Terrain tyre options for your 4WD

By Marcus Craft · 31 Oct 2024

All-terrain (AT) tyres are tyres designed to cope with everyday driving in the city and suburbs while also able to be used for trips on gravel roads and dirt tracks with some medium-duty 4WDing in the mix.

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GMW Cannon Alpha 2024 review: Lux Diesel - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 04 Jul 2024

The latest Chinese-built ute - the GWM Cannon Alpha - brings with it a lot of news: there's a petrol-hybrid version available; a new-for-the-range 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine; and this ute is big - bigger than a standard GWM ute, bigger than a Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max. But is the new diesel worth your attention?

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Best EV 4WDs available in Australia

By David Morley · 25 Jun 2024

Electric 4X4 anyone? It kind of makes sense that, as the rest of the car market transits towards an EV future, that the four-wheel drive market would, too. It is, of course, not that simple. The term all-wheel drive electric car is not specific enough, just for starters.

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Ford Ranger 2024 review: Sport V6

By Marcus Craft · 15 Jun 2024

There are plenty of variations of Australia's best-selling ute, the Ford Ranger, from which to choose. And where once the XLT represented an appealing balance of price and features, has the new mid-spec Ranger, the Sport, taken its place? Then the next question potential buyers have to ask themselves is: should I opt for the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine or the more expensive 3.0-litre V6?

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The best canopies for your Ford Ranger

By Marcus Craft · 14 Jun 2024

Utes have become the Swiss Army knives of the vehicle world. People love utes because they can be used for a multitude of different real-life purposes. Utes can carry people and loads and do it all safely and smoothly. And Ford Rangers are among the most popular utes around.

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Jeep Wrangler 2024 review

By Laura Berry · 07 Jun 2024

How do you change the Jeep Wrangler, without changing anything, but making it better than before? Well, they've done it and we've tested the updated Jeep Wrangler at its Australian launch.

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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 2024 review: 79 Series Single Cab Chassis Workmate auto - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 05 May 2024

The V8 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series is so popular the mind boggles. This is a purpose-built ute to the extreme. It's big and brash, noisy and not so nice - and in a molly-coddled, too-easy-to-be-triggered world, the 79 remains truly refreshing. But now that it's had a modern-ish update - replete with a 2.8L four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and six-speed auto - is this the end for the beloved V8?

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Ford Ranger suspension: Upgrades, kits, costs and more

By David Morley · 27 Mar 2024

There are several reasons to upgrade the suspension of your Ford Ranger (or any other type of off-road vehicle). Better ground clearance, more towing or load carrying capacity or simply a tougher look are the main reasons and they all have their pros and cons.

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