Holden Colorado LSZ Announced
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…
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Tow Power: It’s not Just Milk That Comes in 2 Litres
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.…
PRADO GXL: Can It Tow With The Big Boys Now?
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…
Mazda BT-50 The Ute that Doesn’t Shout Look at Moi
… 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…
Why the 2018 Nissan Navara is Now So Much Better
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…
Ford Ranger Raptor Revealed!
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…
The Kombi is Back!
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,…
2018 Haval H9: Road Tested
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,…
V6 AMAROK RECALL
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…
IS CARAVAN ABS SET TO BE THE ULTIMATE SAFETY SYSTEM?
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…
Infinity QX80 Now Significantly Less Ugly
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.…
Top Spec Everest Titanium Now With 18in Wheels
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…
Holden Now Sports A 7-Year, 175 000 KM Warranty
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…
Nissan Patrol Updated
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…
TESLA MODEL X
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…
Amarok V6 Now 3.5 Tonne Towing Capacity
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…
Volkswagen Combi is Coming Back!
…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,…
Jeep Wants the New Scrambler Ute to Tow Well
…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…
