A dual-cab ute for less than $20K
For less than $20,000 you can now drive away a brand-new dual-cab ute, Great Wall’s petrol 4X2 Steed. Yes, that’s missing diesel and 4WD, but for $20k you can’t expect everything. You do, however, get a one-tonne payload – more…
Navara Silverline SL and ST Black Edition
When sales of a vehicle are flagging a bit, the carmakers throw on a bit of bling and call it a special edition. This month its Nissan and the Navara, so we have a dual-cab SL model that gets 16-inch…
Haval offers Seven-year Unlimited Warranty
The industry standard warranty used to be three years, 100,000km. And that’s what many manufacturers still offer, for example Toyota and Nissan. However, slowly but surely, some of the lesser-known brands in particular have increased warranty lengths in order to…
Android is coming to your Nissan, Mitsubishi and Renault
Not content with learning all there is to know about you through other tentacles, Google is now going to live in your car. Nissan, Mitsubishi and Renault have announced a technology partnership to embed Android in their cars. They say…
New Defender Spied!
The world has waited far too long for the Defender replacement, and now it’s been spotted. Obviously, Land Rover doesn’t care too much about spy shots given the “Best 4x4xFar” sticker on the side. The Defender will be a most…
New BMW X5
The fourth-gen BMW X5 will be on sale from November 2018, launching with the XDrive (AWD) 30d and the M50d at $112,990 and $149,990 respectively. As usual with new models, the X5 has become bigger again; 36mm longer, 66mm wider…
Your (unofficial) snake awareness guide
Well the weather is warming up and we are starting to think about heading back into the bush. Some of us don’t care about the weather and are happy to ‘hardcore’ camp all year as it provides great stories of…
Increased redress for owners of lemon vehicles on the horizon
Choice has been instrumental in bringing lacking lemon laws to the attention of Consumer Affairs Ministers, with the help of many horror stories from the public. These stories, involving various manufacturers from the caravan and automotive industries and others have…
Piranha Midi Fuse Kit
If you own a Toyota 79 Series, HiLux or Fortuner (2015+ models), this handy kit will allow you to add an additional fuse to power a fused connected to run pretty much anything. The mounting kit sits neatly in the…
The Hitch Pro
We all know the pain of kicking a tow hitch – it makes treading barefoot on Lego seem almost pleasant in comparison. It’s not just a nuisance though – for kids and the elderly in particular, accidental run-ins with…
Terrain Tamer Parabolic Leaf Springs
If your LandCruiser 70 Series is ready for a suspension upgrade, you’ll be happy to hear about Terrain Tamer’s new Parabolic Leaf Springs, which promise to deliver a comfy and quiet ride whether your vehicle is empty or packed full…
Thermos Lunch Lugger
Ideal for anything from family picnics to extended camping trips, the new Lunch Lugger from Thermos will do exactly that – lug your lunch around, while keeping it fresh for hours thanks to its thick insulating walls. You can fit…
Camec Slim AGM Battery
Camec have recently released their AGM Deep Cycle 12V – 120Ah Slim Battery, weighing in at a reasonable 31kg. The front terminals make installation and maintenance pretty straightforward. The shield design protects terminals from short circuit, while the unique vent…
Caravan Parks for our pets: 3 we love, 3 we long for
Craving a getaway but don’t want to leave your best four-legged friends behind? Check out these pet friendly holiday parks Riverbend Caravan Park, Renmark, SA As the name denotes, this caravan park is a relaxing riverside retreat, ideal for ‘vanners…
