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What Makes Australia’s Scariest Tourist Attraction
Here’s a hint: it’s among spectacular natural wonders on WA’s great southern coast Western Australia is renowned for its diversity, and our road trip from the Warren National Park to Cape Le Grand National Park provided us with unique experiences…
Making Numurkah RV Friendly – your opinion sought
Victoria is in the news for all the wrong reasons. Here’s some good news, as the town of Numurkah has a campaign: Making Numurkah RV Friendly, and your opinions are being sought. It appears the locals of the Victorian town…
Massive Attack
Last month we made the case for a big truck in theory. This month we drive in reality. By Robert Pepper Ever looked at an F250 or Silverado and wondered what it’s like to drive? Wonder no more, we’ve done…
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…
McHitch Automatic Trailer Coupler ReViewed!
Want to get hitched quicker than a night out in Las Vegas? Check out this beauty from McHitch. When I saw this auto coupling from McHitch, my curiosity had me signed up in no time. Many of us have seen…
Meet me at the farm gate
Don’t waste your hard-earned money on a trip to the Mediterranean – Sun Country on the Murray has it all and more The Moira Shire, also known as Sun Country on the Murray, has a Mediterranean climate and 101 sandy…
Meet the Trailer we Bashed to Big Red
When I was told I was to take the Australian Off Road Odyssey Camper from Caloundra to Birdsville and the Big Red Bash, my initial thoughts were that I’d be taking something like the hard floor folding camper-trailer – a…
Mercedes-Benz X-Class: First Drive
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…
Mercedes X-Class: Details Confirmed
And it’s going to shake up the ute segment The Australian 4X4 ute scene is growing by another model in 2018, with Mercedes-Benz bringing out the X-Class ute. It’s based on Nissan’s Navara, but will bring some significant changes to…
Mercedes X-Class Pricing Information Revealed
The cheapest X-Class, which is a Pure-spec 2WD cab-chassis, is $45,450. The cheapest 4X4 X-Class is $50,400, which is a X 220 d and six-speed manual. This is the least powerful engine, with one turbo and 120kW/403Nm available. Pure gives…
Mercedes X-Class V6 specs & pricing
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…
This Might Be a Personal Question but, Is Your Van Overweight?
How would you know? Have you ever checked? Certain state industry bodies are on hand to help you find out Words & images GARY TISCHER There are a lot of jokes about Queensland being behind the southern states. We may…
Mitsubishi Released GLS Sport Edition Triton
Going for $45,990 (manual) and $48,490 (auto), Mitsubishi has added a bit of flair to its otherwise dull Triton GLS – with a range of aesthetic changes for those who want something a little different. Black is the new black…
Money-saving lessons from a tight-arse traveller
Don’t let a lack of money hold you back! Get the inside line on cheap travel with money-saving lessons from a tight-arse traveller. Right now, money is near the front of everyone’s minds. Whether you’re off for a relaxing weekend…
