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Farewell old friend, you were loved – Toyota axes the iconic 70 series V8 diesel

We all knew it was coming, and sure enough, Toyota recently announced it was shutting down the 1VD-FT 4.5L V8 turbo diesel. Learn more here.

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Western Australian wildflowers are set to deliver an epic season

Thanks to recent rains, the Western Australian wildflowers are set to dazzle this season. Sounds like a good reason for an RV trip.

A new gold fossicking area in QLD has just opened

A brand-new gold fossicking area has just opened in QLD in the Blair Athol State Forest near Clermont. Learn more here.

First sea trial for Spirit of Tasmania IV deemed a success

As the Spirit of Tasmania IV build nears the end of construction, the vessel took to the open seas for the first time. Learn more here.

Bloomfield Track opens in time for school holidays

The iconic Bloomfield Track in Tropical North Queensland is set to reopen on June 22, just in time for the school holidays!

Victorian number plate sells for $2.54 million

In the latest twist of automotive memorabilia, a two-digit Victorian number plate fetched a staggering $2.54 million. Learn more here.

Shock move: Track Trailer enters voluntary administration

25 years of excellence is in jeopardy with Track Trailer going into voluntary administration. According to a statement on the iconic off-road camper manufacturer's website, the business has entered into voluntary administration.

You won’t believe how much rubbish was removed from K’gari recently

Over 6.5 tonnes of rubbish and debris was collected from K’gari (Fraser Island) recently in the 4WD QLD K’Gari Clean Up. Learn more here.

Grays Auctions slapped with $10 million fine for deceptive listings

Thinking about getting an RV at auction? Be careful! The ACCC has instituted legal proceedings against Grays eCommerce Group Limited, resulting in a $10million penalty. Learn more here.

Love the great outdoors? Head to the National 4×4 Outdoors Show in Sydney

Do you like to keep up with the latest and greatest in outdoor adventure? Then you’re going to want to head down to the National 4x4 Outdoors Show in Sydney this winter.

Toyota are building an RV for the moon with help from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

NASA and JAXA have signed an agreement that will see Japan design, develop and operate a Toyota Lunar Rover for the moon. Learn more here.

RAM Trucks celebrates its 30,000th truck with a no-deposit EOFY deal

RAM Trucks are celebrating the remanufacturing of its 30,000th vehicle - a RAM 1500 Big Horn - with a no-deposit EOFY deal. Learn more here.

From cattle to conservation in one single 21 million dollar donation

The Miles Government and The Nature Conservancy have teamed up to create a national park at Vergemont Station. Learn more here.

TRAKKA sets a new standard with their MY25 range

TRAKKA has leaked its new MY25 specifications, which are full of stand-out features that set a new standard in compact RVs. Learn more here.

Austrack Campers upgrade their range with AusTuff Suspension

Austrack has partnered with AusTuff to level up their off-road suspension. Learn more about the improvements here.

Volkswagen moves to trial new kangaroo car deterrent

Tens of thousands of drivers hit kangaroos on Australian roads every year and Volkswagen is doing something about it with RooBadge, their new kangaroo car deterrent.

Introducing Altitude – ARB’s new hardshell rooftop tent

The Altitude, a new luxe rooftop tent from ARB, boasts features not widely seen before in traditional rooftop tents. Check it out here.

The problem with lithium metal batteries and the simple solution that could revolutionise EV range

Researchers from Stanford have had a breakthrough in the challenges posed by lithium metal batteries for EVs. Could this be the beginning of the end for EV range issues and anxiety. Learn more here.

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