Off road
Toyota LandCruiser VX 2022 review: off-road test
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By David Morley · 26 Apr 2022
In updating from the 200 to 300 Series LandCruiser, Toyota had to be mindful of the hardcore 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' off-road brigade. So, how have safety, engineering and tech upgrades been blended with the outgoing's model's undoubted strengths. We've tested the mid-spec VX model on and off the highway to find out.
A hotter VW Amarok V6 is coming!
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By Matt Campbell · 25 Apr 2022
If you know your utes, you'll know the new-generation Ford Ranger and second-gen VW Amarok are going to share plenty of stuff.
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VW teams up with Jayco for new mega campervan
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By Matt Campbell · 21 Apr 2022
The VW Crafter Kampervan is a big new van built with Jayco expertise!
Lexus coy on hybrid LX
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By David Morley · 21 Apr 2022
Questions over when Australia (and the rest of the world) might see a hybrid version of the new Lexus LX model drew a stonewall reaction at the recent launch of the vehicle in Hobart.Car companies are notoriously coy about revealing future model plans, so
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Lexus LX 2022 review
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By David Morley · 21 Apr 2022
A new Toyota LandCruiser means a new Lexus LX. And we've driven it. With new tech, extra safety and new engines, the end result is better, faster and more efficient than ever before. But Lexus hasn't forgotten the LX's real place on the planet. So there's now more luxury than we've ever seen, too. There's even a dash of James Bond in there, too.
Land Rover Defender 90 2022 review: S - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2022
The new-generation Land Rover Defender has impressed with its blend of the old (retro looks and off-road capability) with the new (impressive comfort and drivability) in a very appealing, albeit pricey, package. But, after scrutinising the myriad Defender options available, might the Defender 90 S P300, one of the line-up's cheaper, shorter wheelbase variants, actually be the pick of the bunch?
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 2022 review
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By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Apr 2022
Electrification is coming for everyone in the automotive space, and that includes brands that have built their reputation on rugged outdoor adventures. But does the addition of a plug-in hybrid powertrain help or hinder a vehicle like the Jeep Grand Cherokee? We put the new 4Xe PHEV to the test to find out.
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Details that make Ford's Ranger Raptor better
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 19 Apr 2022
Even before sales commence in June, everybody knows by now that the next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has a new look and a V6 petrol engine compared to its highly-successful predecessor.But how much different is it really?
Why Ford says no to a VW Amarok 'Raptor'
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 18 Apr 2022
Volkswagen will not have access to the beefed-up bodywork, V6 petrol powertrain and other modifications that collectively turn the Ford T6.2 Ranger into the 2022 Raptor flagship for its coming next-generation Amarok due out in Australia sometime early nex
Move over V8, the Big Six is back
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By Stephen Ottley · 17 Apr 2022
Australians have always loved the idea of a V8 engine, after all they have powered some of our most iconic models, from the Holden Monaro, Ford Falcon GT and even the Leyland P76.