EarthCruiser is an Australian based team of engineers, fabricators and tradesmen who produce some of the best off-road motorhomes that money can buy. Their mission is short and simple, but very tough to pull off: “To build the best expedition…
Now nine choices for the budget-friendly Indian Mahindra has given its Pik-Up utes a shake-up, increasing the range of available variants out to nine. It’s still all about basic set-ups and spartan interiors, made appealing with low prices. And now…
New driveline and plenty more tech for the refreshed Ford wagon After selling 4607 units and over 12,500 units to date since it turned up in 2015, Ford’s Everest has carved out a decently-sized slice of 4X4 wagon pie. Ford…
V6 power and full-time 4WD for the Navara-based Benz Joining the 2.3-litre four-cylinder powered X-Class ute will soon be a more powerful and more expensive Mercedes-Benz option. It’s called the X350d, and will most importantly sport a Mercedes-Benz-sourced engine and…
But does the diesel drought knock out its chances of being a heavy-hauling tow vehicle? If you want a big Nissan wagon to tow heavy trailers with, there’s really only one option left these days, and that’s the Y62 Patrol.…
Sir, your Cullinan is ready. And yes, it will tow. There’s a new 4X4 wagon on the market, for those looking to spend around $700,000. Now, don’t spit your coffee all over your phone, and have a look at what…
You have a broad choice when looking for a medium-size luxury SUV, but that choice narrows when you want such an SUV that can tow much. One model that fits the bill is the Range Rover Velar. The Range Rover…
Isuzu has squeezed a decent update onto its D-Max ute before the halfway-point of 2018, with the main talking point being the updated rear suspension – a three-leaf pack, instead of the old five-leaf pack. Naturally, a more supple spring…
As a popular touring and towing fourby, this is an important recall for Jeep owners with a KL Cherokee from 2014 – 2018. This recall deals with possible faulty computer software for the Power Control Module (PCM). The result is…
Mazda’s BT-50 has been around since 2011 and has hardly changed in those years. It’s based on the Ford Ranger but hasn’t been getting the same raft of constant updates. The BT-50 still isn’t the techno-wizard that the Ford Ranger…
With a new warranty and engine The R&D team at Ford Australia has been busy; 2019 will bring with it some big updates for the Everest and Ranger. There’s going to be a lot of new technology, a new engine…
Which we might not get in Australia, but we really, really should Many folk lamented the demise of the R51 Pathfinder, which was a 4WD wagon based on the Navara. It was a great vehicle with a 3000kg towing capacity,…
If badges are important, then you’ll no doubt look at the Mercedes X-Class. In this case, the three-pointed star has two faces and as a ute the opinions are good. As a tow vehicle? Cue fanfare: on a kazoo. Mercedes-Benz…
We put our new long-term tow rig through the ringer It’s a hot topic for debate: what is the best option for hauling around a three-tonne van, especially if you’re on the road full-time? We reckon we might have the…
There is a new kid on the block, and he ain’t messing around either … The Current Ute Market It is no secret that us Aussies love our dual-cab utes. In fact, this market represents about 17 percent of all…
The 2018 Infinti QX80: For those who like to 4WD in luxury Infiniti hasn’t been a high-volume brand in Australia, playing as the high-end option for Nissan’s range of vehicles. The brand doesn’t have much history or cred in 4X4…
Millions of vehicles in Aus contain ticking time bombs … Ssangyong is returning to Australia with gusto. It’s going to be a factory-backed affair this time, rather than going through a specialty importer. There’s going to be three models, two…
An update in style LSX: a 454-cubic-inch race engine built from the legendary line of Chevy LS V8 engines. It’s a crate motor made purely for racing, making a stonking 578kW @ 7000rpm and 879Nm from its 7.4 litres of…
