Off road

Nissan Navara 2024 review: Pro-4X Warrior - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 19 Mar 2024

Nissan Australia and Aussie vehicle-engineering company, Premcar, have combined forces to produce a gung-ho Navara ute via their on-going Warrior collaboration.It looks the goods and certainly packs a punch, conversion wise, on paper at least.But how well will this upgraded and re-engineered 4WD handle wild weather, flooded rivers and a pair of argumentative teenaged passengers?

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Ford Ranger roof racks: Factory and aftermarket options

By David Morley · 19 Mar 2024

When a vehicle like the Ford Ranger is so successful and, let’s face it, such a Swiss army knife of a thing to have, the idea of making it even more versatile was always going to be a thing.

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Ineos Quartermaster cab chassis unveiled!

By James Cleary · 14 Mar 2024

The rise and rise of ‘traditional’ 4x4 specialist Ineos continues with the release of the British brand’s new Quartermaster five-seat dual cab chassis variant.

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Jeep's avenging EV is here!

By Tom White · 14 Mar 2024

Jeep's first EV is here to Avenge now lost small SUVs from its past like the Renegade it replaces. But does it have the right ingredients to shake the MG ZS EV?

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Why Ineos is leading the old school 4x4 boom

By Marcus Craft · 11 Mar 2024

What's old is new again. Sure, it's a well-worn saying, but it's used often for a reason … because it contains at least some truth. We're seeing it now in the rise of new 4WDs that have been engineered to contemporary standards but are steeped in traditional off-roading spirit – I call them old-school new 4WDs.

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Steering locking up in my 2013 Mazda BT-50

By David Morley · 08 Mar 2024

When slowing down and turning left the engine of my 2013 Mazda BT-50 dies and the steering locks up.

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2019 Isuzu D-Max would not rev to cross a small rise

By David Morley · 08 Mar 2024

While driving on a sandy track my 2019 Isuzu D-Max would not rev to allow me to crest a small rise. After a few minutes it was okay again. Drove perfectly after that.

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The transmission of my 2001 Nissan Patrol is thumping

By David Morley · 08 Mar 2024

What would make the transmission of my 2001 Nissan Patrol thump between second and third gear, only under acceleration?

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Ford Ranger: Features and accessories

By Marcus Craft · 07 Mar 2024

The Ford Ranger is one of Australia's best-selling utes and because of its popularity there are many accessories available for it – from the factory and aftermarket.

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2024 Lexus GX detailed for Australia

By Andrew Chesterton · 05 Mar 2024

The all-new Lexus GX will arrive in Australia in June, bringing with a new focus on rugged off-road capability and a thumping twin-turbo V6 engine.

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