Thursday, September 17, 2020
Buying Guides

A beginner’s guide to buying your first RC car

Toby Hagon - 0
There's a lot to think about before buying your first RC car. This guide will explore vehicle types, batteries, speed, capability and...
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Buying Guides

Top 5 Hero Utes that’ll take you from town to country

Toby Hagon - 0
Which one should you choose? Ford Ranger Raptor, Toyota Hilux Rugged X, Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme, Mercedes-Benz X350d Power, and Volkswagen Amarok...
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Buying Guides

7 cool Group B rally t-shirts you should buy

Isaac Bober - 0
Do you remember the 1980s? Specifically 1986? It was the year some of the best movies were released, and the year rallying...
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Buying Guides

Choosing the right motorcycle gear

Charles Ash - 0
Don’t be swayed by fashion when it comes to choosing the best motorcycle gear – it’s your arse you’re saving and how...
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Buying Guides

Getting bored at home? Here are 8 LEGO car and bike kits to build right now.

Isaac Bober - 0
Better than a puzzle. Dust-off a childhood hobby and get motoring fill with these eight cool LEGO car and bike kits you...
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Buying Guides

How to choose a head lamp

Pete Hantom - 0
When you're broken down by the side of the road, or setting up camp, hands-free lighting is essential. Here's how to choose...
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TJM releases full accessories list and prices for new D-Max

Gear Isaac Bober - 0
TJM has released its full list of accessories for the new D-Max becoming the first brand to market with kit for the...
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Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport joins lineup…towing increased to 1800kg

News Desk Isaac Bober - 0
Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport will join the local lineup from October with non-hybrid Foresters getting a towing bump to 1800kg.
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The Moke is back…but it’s no longer a Mini…

News Desk Isaac Bober - 0
Originally intended as a vehicle to go behind enemy lines, the Moke became a hit with Hollywood A-listers and now it’s back.
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New Isuzu D-Max scores 5 star ANCAP rating

News Desk Isaac Bober - 0
The all-new Isuzu D-Max and Toyota Yaris have scored five-star ANCAP ratings after passing an expanded range of tests.
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Features

Features

I’m going to buy a new 4×4…here’s what I’m thinking

Robert Pepper - 3
I'm planning to replace my Ford Ranger, and so I'm asking myself the question readers ask me at least once a week;...
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Features

Concept Cars that time forgot: Ford GT90

Isaac Bober - 0
In 1995, at the Detroit Motor Show Ford revealed the quad-turbocharged V12-engined GT90 and the plan was it would be built as...
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Features

Six ways the car world will change after COVID-19

Robert Pepper - 0
The world was never quite the same after 9/11, and so too will COVID-19 leave its mark on the world and cars...
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Features

14 reasons why the new Land Rover Defender will be a great towcar

Robert Pepper - 0
Here are the 14 reasons we reckon the new Defender will continue Land Rover's tradition of great towcars...
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Features

7 things you need to know about the new 2021 Isuzu D-Max

Isaac Bober - 0
The new Isuzu D-Max has been priced and detailed for Australia. Here are the 7 things you need to know about the...
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Reviews

4x4 Reviews

2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Review

Isaac Bober - 2
Designed, developed and engineered in Australia, is the 2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior a shortcut into off-road adventures?Built...
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Car Reviews

First Drive: 2020 Toyota Yaris ZR Hybrid Review

Toby Hagon - 0
The all-new 2020 Toyota Yaris is the cheap city hatchback that is no longer cheap. We’ve just spent a couple of weeks...
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4x4 Reviews

Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain Review 2021

Isaac Bober - 0
The all-new 2021 Isuzu D-Max has finally arrived in Australia and we’ve just spent a week behind the wheel of the top-spec...
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4x4 Reviews

Land Rover Defender 110 P400 Review 2020

Isaac Bober - 3
Finally. It’s here. And we’ve spent time in the all-new Land Rover Defender 110 P400 on- and off-road in the Australian bush.
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Reviews

Fly overseas from your loungeroom: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Review

Robert Pepper - 0
Can't fly overseas anymore? No problem. Flight simulators are better than ever, whether you're serious or social we review Microsoft Flight Simulator...
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Advice

Advice

Beginner’s Guide to Track Days

Robert Pepper - 0
Track Days can be stressful for first timers...so here’s everything you need to know to make sure you and your car...
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Advice

What’s a fiddle block and why do you need one for your 4×4?

Robert Pepper - 0
Mechanical Advantage is your friend, and the more the better, right? We explain what a fiddle block is and why you...
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Advice

Ford Everest and Ford Ranger Raptor Terrain Management System (TMS) explained (2020 update)

Robert Pepper - 0
The Ford Everest and Raptor can be configured to suit specific terrains using their Terrain Management System (TMS), and we'd expect future...
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Advice

How to install the Oricom TPS9 External Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

MotoFomo Studio - 0
Want to save fuel, make your tyres last longer, and potentially save your life? We show you how to install the Oricom...
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Advice

How to drive on snow and ice covered roads

Isaac Bober - 0
Winter is here...and with many parts of Australia copping the Antarctic Blob this weekend, we thought we’d share tips on how to...
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Buying Guide

Buying Guides

4×4 storage options explained

Pete Hantom - 0
From cheap plastic tubs to roof racks, cages and everything in between we look at some of the common 4x4 storage options.
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Buying Guides

A beginner’s guide to buying your first RC car

Toby Hagon - 0
There's a lot to think about before buying your first RC car. This guide will explore vehicle types, batteries, speed, capability and...
Read more
Buying Guides

Top 5 Hero Utes that’ll take you from town to country

Toby Hagon - 0
Which one should you choose? Ford Ranger Raptor, Toyota Hilux Rugged X, Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme, Mercedes-Benz X350d Power, and Volkswagen Amarok...
Read more
Buying Guides

7 cool Group B rally t-shirts you should buy

Isaac Bober - 0
Do you remember the 1980s? Specifically 1986? It was the year some of the best movies were released, and the year rallying...
Read more
Buying Guides

Choosing the right motorcycle gear

Charles Ash - 0
Don’t be swayed by fashion when it comes to choosing the best motorcycle gear – it’s your arse you’re saving and how...
Read more

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