Towing

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series vs Y62 Nissan Patrol 2020 review: GXL and Ti-L towing comparison

By Marcus Craft · 11 Feb 2020

Toyota's LandCruiser 200 Series and the Nissan Patrol are two iconic and very effective 4WDs with massive reputations as top-notch towing wagons. But how do they fare, each towing almost three tonnes, in a one-on-one face-off on the road - and off of it?

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What dual cab 4x4 ute should I buy?

By David Morley · 08 Feb 2020

I'm looking for advice on any dual-cab 4x4 ute. I'm currently looking at a 2012 Ford Ranger with 200,000kms or a 2009 Hilux with similar kilometres. I would like your opinion on what I should look at for a good reliable dual-cab ute for a bit of towing (two tonnes) and 10kms of dirt road everyday. I read the Rangers had an engine problem so I'm a bit worried about that but like the sound of the 3.2-litre engine for towing.

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Plug-in powertrains and utes together at last

By Stephen Ottley · 02 Feb 2020

The very thought of an electric ute seemed laughable only a few years ago.

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The most viewed car reviews of 2019!

By Matt Campbell · 31 Dec 2019

We take a look back at more than 500 new car reviews published in 2019, and see which ones made the top 10.

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Ford Ranger 2017: Legal payload

By Graham Smith · 06 Dec 2019

I have a 2017 Ford Ranger. Is it legal to carry a payload of 1000 kg, as I need to transport water for stock in a 1000-litre water shuttle?

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Ford Ranger 2020 review: Wildtrak X GVM test

By Matt Campbell · 03 Dec 2019

The Ford Ranger line-up has expanded to include a new limited-run Wildtrak X version, which adds a bit of extra kit over the standard Wildtrak. It looks the part, but how does it handle hard work?

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Aussie towing mirrors win global award

By Marcus Craft · 26 Nov 2019

Gold Coast-based company, MSA 4X4 Accessories, has been awarded a Global Media Award for its new towing mirrors.

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Jeep Wrangler 2020 review: Rubicon diesel tow test

By Marcus Craft · 22 Nov 2019

Much has been penned about the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon's effectiveness off-road so, how did it do?

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Ram 1500 2020 review: Laramie diesel tow test

By Matt Campbell · 20 Nov 2019

The Ram 1500 diesel model has arrived in Australia, and it promises effortless towing. But does it live up to the promise in the real world?We put it to the test - with and without a load behind it - to see if the 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel is a good option for buyers after a big strong ute.

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VW Touareg 2020 review: tow test

By Matt Campbell · 21 Oct 2019

The new Volkswagen Touareg is bound to do its fair share of towing, so we put it to work over 5000km of Australian outback.

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