Douglas Adams can explain why small engines shouldn’t worry you It may be strange to start off a technical explanation with a quote from the author of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, but it’s absolutely relevant to the story.…
The Toyota Prado has long been Australia’s top-selling large SUV, but for those who tow heavy caravans, it has fallen short of the mark with its rather small 2500kg towing limit. Late last year, as part of an update for…
… And a caravan that kinda does! Words by TIM SCOTT Images by BRETT HEMMINGS Despite having a carpark full of flagship ute models, black this and wild that and some lurid paint, the wallflower Mazda BT-50 got the…
Some small tweaks have made big changes to Nissan Nissan made a bold move to ditch leaf springs in favour of coils back in 2015, but it hasn’t exactly worked out swimmingly for the company. Although the ride and dynamics…
It’s finally here, with plenty of fanfare to bring it along. Ford’s new Ranger Raptor looks the part and has lots of trick bits under the body to make it a proper go-fast ute. It’s sporting big (33in) all-terrains, has…
Celebrating 70 years since the original hit the roads, Volkswagen has released an updated Kombi. Originally destined as a passenger and goods van, the Kombi had easily removed rear seats to double as a passenger van. And as history showed,…
Going to hate on a vehicle simply because it’s made in China? Don’t. Why? Because the Haval H9 is a nice vehicle at a very sharp price. Where other Chinese-made vehicles don’t impress you with their presentation and build quality,…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Volkswagen has issued a recall for the V6 Amarok, because of a potential point of failure within the power steering system. Like so many of these recalls, it’s little things…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Bosch Australia, in conjunction with DexKo Global, Inc. is set to launch what could be the biggest safety product to ever hit the caravan industry. It’s a Trailer Safety Control…
The fancy-dress Patrol gets a new look and inclusions Coming off the back of the impressive QX80 Monograph concept car at the recent New York Auto Show, the somewhat toned-down production-ready model takes a design step in the right direction.…
For those who pride practicality over perception If 20in wheels aren’t your cup of tea, Ford is now offering 18in on their top-specced Titanium Everest as an FOC (Free Of Charge) option. The overall diameter is roughly the same, but…
Giving it a distinct 4X4 Advantage In a bid to keep up with the Koreans in passenger cars and SUVs, Holden has extended its warranties to a solid seven years and 175,000 kilometres. The good news for caravanners and 4WDers…
More spec and a new look for the big rig After landing in Australia seven years ago, Nissan has announced its first facelift of the new Patrol. It was a significant departure from traditional Patrol recipe, with independent suspension all…
Yes, it’s got gull wings, but can it tow? We tow-test the new Tesla SUV, the all-electric Model X Whether you like it or not, the internal combustion engine is on the way out, thanks to tough emissions laws. The…
Making it a tasty towing proposition Volkswagen has upgraded its most powerful ute to a full-fat 3.5-tonne towing capacity, which is up from three tonnes. The two-litre Amarok will stay at that figure, but a redesigned rear step and 3.5-tonne…
…in 2022, with a fully electric drivetrain It’s probably the most iconic campervan of all time. And after an incredibly long global production run that ended in 2013, the Volkswagen Kombi looks set to return in 2022. No more air-cooled,…
…with some strange-looking trailers Jeep Wranglers have never really been an obvious choice for a tow rig in Australia. Some might venture out with a small camper-trailer, but beyond that nothing is really feasible. Jeep looks to be changing that…
We don’t know what it means… but it looks impressive This little video is from the Travelling Teachers and Tribe Facebook page, where they came across a Land Rover Discovery doing a dead pull of a seriously big road train. Something…
