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Avoiding Sand Traps

Summer is upon us, here are some tips for driving on the beach.

The Young Gun GQ Patrol

Pumped-up GQ patrol is a flying first 4x4 for young Nick Mitic.

Bench Marked - D-Max Vs Ranger

The next-generation D-Max is finally here, but how does it shape up to an established benchmark like the Ford Ranger? We find out…

Ford Debuts Raptor-Lite Ranger Fx4 Max

Rock-ready Fx4 Max revealed, with aussie-tuned suspension and ford’s 2.0-litre powertrain.

LESSONS FROM LIMA

A SHORT DRIVE FROM MELBOURNE TO THE HEART OF KELLY COUNTRY PUTS YOU AMONG SOME CHALLENGING TERRAIN TO TEST MAN AND MACHINE.

RADIO ACTIVE

THE GME XRS 330-C UHF CB IS NOT ONLY AN EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR, IT’S TEACHING AN OLD DOG A FEW NEW TRICKS.

METAL MANIA

THERE’S BEEN AN EVOLUTION IN UTE CANOPIES. FEATURING A LOW PROFILE, LIGHTER WEIGHT AND EASIER REMOVAL, THE METAL TUB TOPPER BEATS STANDARD CANOPIES IN PRICE, STYLE AND PRACTICALITY, AND MATCHES THEM IN CARRYING CAPACITY AND SECURITY.

Catching Big Air

Sherpa’s Big Air Should Cover All Your 4x4 Air Supply Needs.

TALKING TREADS

THE MOUNTAINS TO THE COAST, THE DESERT TO THE RAIN FOREST. THERE IS AN OFF-ROAD TYRE FOR JUST ABOUT EVERY APPLICATION THESE DAYS ... SO DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU?

NEW ISUZU D-MAX CHALLENGES THE ESTABLISHMENT

NEW ISUZU D-MAX SEEKS TO COMPETE HEAD-ON WITH HILUX AND RANGER.

STUCK IN THE 'BURBS

NEW MAXXIS RAZR TYRES AND SOME LIGHT-DUTY USE FOR OUR SSANGYONG.

MOUNTAIN MOVER

IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES UNTIL YOU’RE BURIED UP TO THE CHASSIS WITH NO HELP IN SIGHT. IF YOU’RE IN WA, YOU’LL BE CALLING WEST COAST 4X4 RECOVERY TO GET YOU OUT.

HUFF AND PUFF

INFLATING 4X4 TYRES IS A BIG ASK FOR THE RYOBI ONE+ AIR PUMP.

TOYOTA HILUX FLEXES MORE MUSCLE

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE SOME FRESH COMPETITION TO IMPROVE THE BREED.

BUCKING BRONCO

THE NEW 2021 FORD BRONCO HAS BEEN STEALING ALL THE HEADLINES OF LATE, BUT HOW ABOUT A GOOD OL’ AUSTRALIAN-ASSEMBLED ONE THAT HAS BEEN PREPPED FOR ADVENTURE?

BEST BUSH PUBS

FANCY AN OUTBACK TIPPLE? HERE ARE A HANDFUL OF QUINTESSENTIAL AUSSIE PUBS TO WET YOUR WHISTLE.

BRUTE UTES

BIG UTES ARE BECOMING BIG BUSINESS, BUT SHOULD YOU JOIN THE SUPER-SIZED TREND? THE CREW FROM WHEELS MAGAZINE FIND OUT.

Offroad Warrior

Matt Raudonikisleave the heavy haulage to other pickups, the Jeep JT gladiator rubicon is a lifestyle-specific off roader.

All-New Ford Bronco Bucks On In

Ford unveils new 2021 bronco, but the ranger-based suv and off-roader won’t be coming to australia.

Freight Train

The tools we previously used to travel the country have changed quite a bit.

Stay In Touch

The Zoleo satellite communicator provides affordable peace of mind for remote-area travel.

Be A Code Breaker

I’m a firm believer in having an obd code reader as part of my faultfinding equipment whenever I travel.

RHINO CHARGE

WE GET A SSANGYONG MUSSO IN THE SHED TO PLAY WITH.

SUPER TROOPER

TALLER, WIDER AND WILDER THAN ANY TROOPY WE’VE SEEN BEFORE, THIS STUNNING CRUISER IS READY FOR ADVENTURE.

THE SHAKE DOWN

TIME TO ASSESS THE MODIFICATIONS, WITH PLANS AFOOT FOR FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS.

BRONZE AGE

WE EQUIPPED THE RANGER WITH WHEELS THAT STAND OUT AND STAND UP.

AUSSIE CRAWL

THESE LOCALLY BUILT BEAUTIES ARE BECOMING VERY RARE BUT ARE A SIGN OF WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN.

Power Hungry

Jimmy fits the final piece of the performance puzzle.

Satellite Navigation: Lost And Found

A purpose-built sat-nav system for 4x4 use guarantees continent-wide coverage.

Lockdown Upgrades

While the country was in lockdown, I took the time to make some upgrades to my mwb landcruiser.