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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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7 cool Group B rally t-shirts you should buy

Isaac Bober - April 29, 2020 0

Do you remember the 1980s? Specifically 1986? It was the year some of the best movies were released, and the year rallying...

Buying Guides

Choosing the right motorcycle gear

Charles Ash - April 27, 2020 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...

Buying Guides

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

Isaac Bober - April 23, 2020 0

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

Buying Guides

How to choose a head lamp

Pete Hantom - April 17, 2020 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...

Check out Manthey-Racing’s turnkey Cayman GT4 Clubsport

News Desk Isaac Bober - November 24, 2020 0

Considered the most successful Porsche racing team in the universe, Manthey-Racing’s released its trackday-ready Cayman GT4 Clubsport. Woof.Yes,...

Loony Morgan 3 Wheeler to end production…for now

News Desk Isaac Bober - November 20, 2020 0

To celebrate the last of the line, the limited-to-33 P101 Edition has been revealed, but Morgan says the 3 Wheeler will be...

Saber Offroad announces soft-shackle-friendly recovery points range

Gear Isaac Bober - November 20, 2020 0

Saber Offroad has responded to consumer demand and launched a range of soft-shackle-friendly recovery points.For ever, recovery points...

Stunning new BMW S 1000 R will be here next year

News Desk Isaac Bober - November 20, 2020 0

The covers were whipped off the BMW S 1000 R last night with BMW Motorrad saying it’ll come to Oz next year.

Features

This Ellaspede custom 1984 BMW R65 is sensational

Isaac Bober - November 11, 2020 0

It’s the little things that make the biggest difference with this custom 1984 BMW R65 from Ellaspede in Brisbane.

Features

We just did 301km/h in a Porsche 911 Turbo S…

Toby Hagon - November 3, 2020 0

Yep, we just grabbed a Porsche 911 Turbo S by the scruff of the neck and thrashed it down the third runway...

Features

The Beaver Bullet was built to prove Top Gear wrong

Isaac Bober - October 19, 2020 0

The Range Rover turns 50 this year but in 1986 Range Rover set out to prove Top Gear wrong...Meet the Beaver Bullet.

Features

Meet Australia’s Toughest Land Rover Defender

Isaac Bober - September 28, 2020 0

With a huge following online, we learn the story behind @Defender90_Orkney - Australia’s toughest Defender - and the bloke who built it.

Features

Should Nissan have given us this instead of the Navara Warrior?

Isaac Bober - September 24, 2020 1

The Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 has been priced in the UK and while it’s not a new thing, we’re wondering if the...

Reviews

Car Reviews

BMW M850i Review: The best fast luxury sedan you can buy?

Isaac Bober - November 4, 2020 0

The BMW M850i is big, bold, will seat four comfortably and will get to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds. And it costs $277,000-plus.

Car Reviews

2020 Audi S8 Review: 420kW Super Limo Tested

Toby Hagon - November 2, 2020 0

Take a limousine and shove in some supercar muscle...sounds like a mistake, but is it? Read our 2020 Audi S8 Review to...

4x4 Reviews

First Drive: 2020 Land Rover Defender 90 Review

Paul Horrell - October 28, 2020 0

The Land Rover Defender 90 will arrive in Australia early next year but we got to play with one this week in...

Car Reviews

First Drive: 2021 Ford Puma ST-Line Review

Isaac Bober - September 29, 2020 0

Everyone wants a crossover, so, is the new Fiesta-based Ford Puma any good? Spoiler alert: Yeah, it is.Anyone...

4x4 Reviews

2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Review

Isaac Bober - September 16, 2020 9

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

Advice

Why filling your tyres with nitrogen is a waste of money

Isaac Bober - October 13, 2020 0

Have you had your tyres changed recently, and were you asked if you wanted them filled with nitrogen? Here’s why it’s a...

Buying Guides

Why you need a long-range fuel tank on your 4×4

Robert Pepper - October 10, 2020 0

A long-range fuel tank probably isn't the first modification you think of, but it shouldn't be the last.If...

Advice

Should you use premium unleaded in your car?

Isaac Bober - October 2, 2020 0

It’s billed as some sort of magical fuel that’ll give you more power and better economy, but should you use premium unleaded...

Advice

How much can I tow with the 2021 Subaru Forester?

Isaac Bober - September 18, 2020 2

The non-hybrid 2021 Subaru Forester has just had a towing increase, we crunch the numbers on towing and payload.

Advice

Beginner’s Guide to Track Days

Robert Pepper - September 11, 2020 0

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

Buying Guide

Buying Guides

Pedal in style on these cool vintage-style e-bikes

Isaac Bober - November 12, 2020 0

Here are five of the coolest vintage-style e-bikes you can buy in Australia, some are imports and some are award-winning home-grown heroes.

Buying Guides

Why you need a long-range fuel tank on your 4×4

Robert Pepper - October 10, 2020 0

A long-range fuel tank probably isn't the first modification you think of, but it shouldn't be the last.If...

Buying Guides

4×4 storage options explained

Pete Hantom - June 25, 2020 0

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

Buying Guides

A beginner’s guide to buying your first RC car

Toby Hagon - June 3, 2020 0

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

Buying Guides

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

Toby Hagon - May 2, 2020 0

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

Latest Posts

Check out Manthey-Racing’s turnkey Cayman GT4 Clubsport

Loony Morgan 3 Wheeler to end production…for now

Saber Offroad announces soft-shackle-friendly recovery points range

Stunning new BMW S 1000 R will be here next year

Features

This Ellaspede custom 1984 BMW R65 is sensational

We just did 301km/h in a Porsche 911 Turbo S…

The Beaver Bullet was built to prove Top Gear wrong

Meet Australia’s Toughest Land Rover Defender

Should Nissan have given us this instead of the Navara Warrior?

Reviews

BMW M850i Review: The best fast luxury sedan you can buy?

2020 Audi S8 Review: 420kW Super Limo Tested

First Drive: 2020 Land Rover Defender 90 Review

First Drive: 2021 Ford Puma ST-Line Review

2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Review

Advice

Why filling your tyres with nitrogen is a waste of money

Why you need a long-range fuel tank on your 4×4

Should you use premium unleaded in your car?

How much can I tow with the 2021 Subaru Forester?

Beginner’s Guide to Track Days

Buying Guide

Pedal in style on these cool vintage-style e-bikes

Why you need a long-range fuel tank on your 4×4

4×4 storage options explained

A beginner’s guide to buying your first RC car

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

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