While everyone is mourning the loss of the V8 with the release of the new 300 Series Land Cruiser, everyone is forgetting one thing. You can still buy a Toyota V8 Land Cruiser. I am an unashamed Toyota fan and…
In this month’s letters to the editor, or in this case, the acting editor, one eagle-eyed reader spotted a slip up we made with some measurements. Another had an interesting question about the Swift Hot Water System and the third…
If you’re in the market for a new or second hand Toyota Landcruiser 200 series and you’re finding it difficult to get one at a reasonable price, this is why. The combination of what they are calling “Chipageddon” and the…
Most automotive paint protection products on the market might look good when they are first applied but the shine quickly wears off. Pomponazzi is supposed to be a far superior product. After 5 years of abuse, does it actually live…
Want to increase your fuel range? If own a Toyota Landcruiser VDJ 79 Series, the new replacement fuel tank by Long Range Automotive is something to look into. This tank gives you a 38% increase over the standard 130L tank,…
Alpine’s X009E Advanced Navigation System for the LC200 LandCruiser, LandCruiser 70 Series, 2016 Hilux and Jeep Wrangler has been created for the traveller and 4X4 enthusiast. Not only does the on-road maps feature boast an impressive list of inclusions such as Traffic…
Ute and SUV sales continue to dominate. The figures are in for overall vehicle sales, and there is one that reigns supreme: the Toyota HiLux. It was Australia’s best-selling vehicle in 2016 (31,076 4X4 models), the first time a ute…
V6 Amarok released…Taking the throne as ute with most power and torque. Volkswagen has released the much-awaited Amarok V6, which along with a series of other updates, has a new, powerful engine under the bonnet. It’s a three-litre V6, used…
On the Cruise – Wayne and Ronnie It’s taken some time and money – and an engine swap for the Cruiser – but Wayne and Ronnie now reckon their touring set-up is just about right. Wayne and Ronnie Parker, from Safety Bay,…
