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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…
Pambula Motorfest & Swap Meet set to return in 2021
The Pambula Motorfest & Swap Meet is back on again after being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a chance to exhibit your special vehicle, meet with like-minded people, help raise funds for local charities and…
Toyota Landcruiser 200 / Hilux Compliance Plate Recall
Toyota Australia has identified issues with the compliance plates fitted to some Landcruiser 200 series and Hilux Hi-Rider models and has issued a recall to rectify the problem. Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a Customer Service…
Pomponazzi Paint Protection – Five Year Review.
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…
What cheeses me off? Our obsession with fuel economy.
I don’t know about anyone else, but when I meet other travellers, I want to talk to them about the places they’ve been, the sights they’ve seen, the great food they’ve eaten and the stories of their lives and travels.…
Possible brake booster failure forces Toyota Hilux / Fortuner recall
Toyota has issued a recall for some of its HiLux and Fortuner models following concerns over the possibility of the brake booster failing. The recall affects approximately 24,000 of the popular Diesel HiLux and Fortuner models made between June 2018…
Toyota recall to include more HiLux and 200 Series models
Toyota Australia safety recall expands to include more HiLux and LandCruiser 200 models. Toyota Australia has expanded a safety recall previously announced on March 4, 2020, that now includes HiLux and LandCruiser 200 Series vehicles produced between July 2017 and…
All-new D-MAX first drive impressions
While we recently brought you all the details on Isuzu’s all-new D-MAX we weren’t allowed to tell you what it was like to drive… until now. So far we’ve sampled a D-MAX LS-U and the new top-of-the-range D-MAX X-Terrain and…
Driven: The New Land Rover Defender
It’s been a long wait but the New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia… and we’ve driven it. The New Land Rover Defender has finally landed in Australia and, we were lucky enough to get behind the wheel…
Facelifted 2020 HiLux finally revealed
Thanks to local design and development work, Toyota says if the 2020 HiLux could talk it would have a strong Aussie accent. Toyota Australia played a pivotal role in the design and development of the 2020 HiLux, which now comes…
Updates to the Ford Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak models
Ford updates Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak variants and announces the reintroduction of the Ranger Wildtrak X. Ford Australia has announced updates to its Ranger Raptor and Ranger Wildtrak models, and the reintroduction of the Ranger Wildtrak X. The Ford Performance…
All-New 2021 Isuzu D-MAX – Full details and pricing
Isuzu Ute Australia has finally whipped the covers off the all-new 2021 D-MAX. Here’s everything you need to know… After months of leaked images and glimpses of Thai-spec models, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) has finally unveiled the all-new 2021 D-MAX…
Mitsubishi game ends the long-serving Pajero
Pajero is to be no more as Mitsubishi Australia officially game-ends the long-serving wagon nameplate. Pajero finished?! Following a Mitsubishi board meeting, we can now officially confirm that production of Mitsubishi’s full-size four-wheel drive, the Pajero, will soon come to…
2021 HiLux scores more power and more towing capacity
In better news for HiLux lovers who want to tow, the 2021 Toyota HiLux scores a 150kW/500Nm 2.8L turbo-diesel engine and more towing capacity for the auto. Amid a flurry of PR, Toyota took the wraps off its 2021 HiLux.…
2021 HiLux rumours abound, but is it a solid tow rig?
Toyota Europe has released teaser footage of the 2021 Toyota HiLux driven by ex-Formula One – and now Toyota Gazoo Racing driver and Dakar competitor – Fernando Alonso. Although the short teaser video of the disguised 2021 Toyota HiLux driven…
Less is so much more with a compact 4X4 motorhome
If you want to tackle off-road with a motorhome you don’t need to go large or go home. Here’s why less is so much more with a compact 4X4 motorhome Choices, choices Heading off-road throws up a raft of questions…
Buy an Amarok from the comfort of your own home!
Want to buy an Amarok from home? That’s right! You no longer have to head to a dealer to buy a new ute because Volkswagen has expanded its online configuration and purchasing capability. If you don’t feel like driving all…