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Terrain Tamer Modified Ratio Gear Sets
If you’re serious about off-roading and want to get the most out of your vehicle, or if you do lots of travelling on the highway and want to make your drives more comfortable and fuel efficient, Terrain Tamer may have…
The Black Dog is the Only one you can Kick!
Last month I finished my column talking about social media. The miracle of or curse on modern society? It depends on who you talk to but either way it’s dominant and engrossing. Here at the mag, I use it for…
Pitstop: What’s On Around Australia
STORY 1: Music in the MulgaEulo, QldMay 17-20, 2018 Once a year, Wandilla Station, a popular bush camping spot in the red soil Mulga country, hosts the Music in the Mulga festival over the Mother’s Day weekend, where you can…
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…
Don’t Worry, He’s Only Being Social
I’m positive most of you think this isn’t a real job, and that I spend all my time running around the country; travelling, taking photos, making daft videos and chucking it all on social media. Well, much as I’d like…
Takata Airbag Recall: Are you on the List?
Millions of vehicles in Aus contain ticking time bombs … Ssangyong is returning to Australia with gusto. It’s going to be a factory-backed affair this time, rather than going through a specialty importer. There’s going to be three models, two…
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…
Stop Being a Drip Start Saving Rainwater!
The Rain Saver Gutter will leave your site dry when the heavens have opened When we walked around a caravan park and saw a rollout awning that had a gutter at the lower end to collect and direct rainwater, we…
News Pitstop
EVENT 1: SILVERTON, NSWARB Eldee Family Easter FestivalMarch 29 – April 3 Bring your family and friends along to the ARB Eldee Easter Festival held at Eldee Station – it’s a five-day celebration packed with entertainment and activities. Put your…
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…
Is Diesel On The Way Out?
It’s been the lifeblood of propulsion in Australia since carburettors went out of fashion, powering everything from tow rigs to big rigs, and even little commuters these days. But diesel has a problem: It’s dirty. A lot of crap comes…
4×4 Ute Sales Continue to Rise
Ford and Toyota are continuing their massacre of the competition in the ongoing sales race, as they rack up an enviable lead in sales for 2018. Only 12 separate the leading Ranger and HiLux, with 2892 and 2880 sales apiece.…
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,…
Pitstop Excuses to Go & Reasons to Stop
EVENT 1: CABOOLTURE, QLD Farm Fantastic ExpoMarch 2-4, 2018 This three-day event takes place in Caboolture, an easy day trip from Brissy or the Sunny Coast, and it’ll only cost you $10 to get in (and free for the kids).…
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,…
PIT STOP: EXCUSES TO GO & REASONS TO STOP
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Holding an event? Need assistance with promotion? Let us help. EVENT 1: Newcastle, NSW Newcastle Caravan, Camping & Holiday Expo February 8-11, 2018 Newcastle’s Caravan, Camping & Holiday Expo…
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…
