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Plus+size Pounder
With big-dollar builds everywhere, this driveway built Hilux shows it’s possible to start with next to nothing and keep most of it.
Beyond The Homestead
There is nothing better than deflating the tyres, hitting the dirt and feeling like you are the only person on this planet – googs track offers just that.
Defending The Hills
New defender 110 proves its mettle on a real-world camping trip in the high country.
Black Blown & Bad-Ass !
The Harrop Supercharger Kit makes a good thing better when fitted to the Nissan Patrol V8.
PEDAL FLEX
AFTER SIX MONTHS OF TESTING THE ULTIMATE 9 THROTTLE CONTROLLER IN MY HILUX, IS IT WORTH THE MONEY?
ULTIMATE PROTECTION
THESE LOCALLY MADE NORTH STORM TRAVEL BAGS KEEP GEAR DRY AND CLEAN, AND THEY’RE TOUGH ENOUGH TO RIDE ATOP THE 4WD.
The Wanderers
THE BEST AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTS HELP MAKE THIS THE PERFECT TOURING RIG FOR TRAVELLING THE COUNTRY.
BEGINNER'S LUCK
DON’T LIE, YOU WISH YOUR FIRST 4X4 WAS AS NEAT AS THIS KITTED-OUT DEFENDER.
TRACKING THE GHAN
FOLLOWING THE ROUTE OF THE HISTORIC GHAN RAILWAY – FROM ITS TART IN PORT AUGUSTA AT THE HEAD OF SPENCER GULF TO ITS FINAL DESTINATION IN ALICE SPRINGS – IS A GREAT WAY TO TRAVEL FROM SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA TO OUR CONTINENT’S RED HEART.
THE 'CRUISER TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE BUILT
THIS TOUGH-AS-NAILS 105 SERIES LANDCRUISER NOW HAS A HEART OF GOLD AND IS BUILT TO GO ANYWHERE.
SMART LIGHTS
ARB HAS TAKEN NOTE OF ALL LESSONS LEARNED FROM ITS ORIGINAL INTENSITY LED LIGHT RANGE, TO COME UP WITH THE UPGRADED AND VERY CLEVER INTENSITY SOLIS.
SIX OF THE BEST FETTLED NISSANS
FROM MILD TO WILD CREATIONS, HERE ARE A HANDFUL OF OUTRAGEOUSLY EPIC NAVARA AND PATROL CUSTOM BUILDS.
OBSESSIONS
THE NEW BLOKE SHOWS HIS STYLE WITH A PAIR OF 4X4S IN HIS SHED.
LIFE IN THE BUSH LANE
LIKE MANY EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2020, COVID RESTRICTIONS PUSHED THE DRIVE 4 LIFE TEAM TO REASSESS ITS PLANS, BUT THEY STILL HELD A SUCCESSFUL TOUR THROUGH OUTBACK NEW SOUTH WALES.
LEAP OF FAITH
IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING BUT LAND ROVER’S NEW DEFENDER IS FINALLY HERE. HAS IT BEEN WORTH THE WAIT?
PHAT BLASTER
NO WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENTS HERE. THE ADDITIONS TO ANTHONY BARR’S PATROL WERE ALL COOKED UP TO CREATE HIS OWN ULTIMATE TOURING VEHICLE.
DOUBLE TAKE
THIS EXPEDITION-READY LANDCRUISER IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS AT FIRST GLANCE.
BACK TO WORK
WE’RE FINALLY GETTING OUT AND USING THE MUSSO AS INTENDED.
Staying Pumped
Monitoring tyre pressures electronically, for four wheels or more.
High Ranging
Follow the old cobb & co route up the imposing gibraltar range to the nsw tablelands and glen innes.
Sheltered Life
Rain, hail or shine, you can’t beat vehicle-mounted awnings for the extra protection they provide at camp.
Virus Escapee
Wiring woes couldn’t stop woody from escaping the virus, to enjoy the uncrowded charms of queensland’s fraser island.
All Conquering Everest
Climbing mountains and any other terrain in ford’s too-often underrated everest wagon.
Menace Or Misunderstanding?
Off-roading attracts a variety of people, each into their own thing, but sometimes a group will come along and destroy the good reputation of the majority … so do we chastise or reach out?
NEW DIRECTION
FIRST DRIVE IN MAZDA'S ALLNEW BT-50 ONE-TONNE UTE.
HUMMER REBORN
THE HUMMER BRAND IS REBORN AS AN EV THAT’S LOADED WITH CLEVER OFF-ROAD TECHNOLOGY.
HEAVY HITTER
WHEN BIGGER IS BETTER ONLY A 2500-CLASS PICKUP WILL DO THE JOB, AND THIS SILVERADO HAS BEEN BUILT WITH THE BEST GEAR TO TOUR THE OUTBACK.
The New Defenders
The 2021 Land Rover Defender range is due in february, with new six-cylinder engines and two-door 90 models.
The Heir Apparent
Can the all-new defender live up to the legend status of its predecessors?
Single Use Only
When new-car manufacturers no longer make your perfect touring vehicle, it’s time to create your own.