Tag 4WD
GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T brings 6kW off-grid power and 3-tonne towing to PHEV market
GWM's Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid arrives in Australia Q4 2025, priced from $79,990. The large SUV combines a 2.0L turbo petrol engine with a 120kW electric motor and 37.1kWh battery, offering 3-tonne towing capacity and 6kW of vehicle-to-load power.
Discount tickets to Sydney 4WD & Adventure Show up for grabs
Fancy a $17K trip to WA's famous Gibb River Road? Get yourself to the Sydney 4WD & Adventure Show with discount tix.
Toyota unveils the new 300 Series Land Cruiser….FINALLY!
Toyota finally reveals the all-new 300 Series Land Cruiser during an online world premiere hosted in Dubai overnight. The Land Cruiser 300 Series is the first new Land Cruiser model since the release of the 200 Series way back in 2007,…
5 Door Suzuki Jimny – Specs ‘leaked’
Reports out of India last week suggest a 5 door or long-wheelbase version of the popular Suzuki Jimny will be announced next year and we know how big it will be. Here’s something different. A new vehicle rumour that isn’t…
CyberTruck RV pre-orders hit $50 million
It’s not due to start production until next year and there isn’t even a prototype to check out but pre-orders for the CyberTruck camper have reportedly already hit $50 million. You have to admire the Yanks for their enthusiasm but,…
Land Rover Defender crowned 2021 World Car Design of the Year
The Land Rover Defender has been named 2021 World Car Design of the Year at the annual World Car Awards. It’s the third time Land Rover has claimed the coveted prize following previous wins for Range Rover Velar (2018) and…
Get your batteries checked before winter
According to Battery World, callouts for flat car batteries surged during the pandemic as vehicles were left idle, and now with the colder months approaching, cars are at greater risk of battery failure. At colder temperatures, an automotive battery’s ability…
Robe. Close enough, yet…
… far enough. Robe lures many visitors every season, but not too many to spoil the attraction Remember those special little spots you used to visit years ago before the mass crowds poured in? You know the ones, where you…
Your Fancy-Pants Patrol is Here
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…
Readers’ Rigs A Toy To Getaway & Escape
Driving a 2600km round trip to pick up their new toys, Ted and Rosie are looking forward to lifetime of adventures with ‘lil Elly’ Out with the old, in with the… slightly less old… Ted and Rosie Dekker have recently…
2017 Isuzu D-MAX First Drive
The Japanese light truck specialist continues with much of the same, with some solid improvements.Words Sam Purcell The Isuzu has always been a ute that’s a bit lacking in the bells ’n’ whistles department, but it has sold well because…