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An off-road supercar? Ford Ranger Raptor Review

4x4 Reviews Isaac Bober - February 24, 2021 0

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Mazda BT-50 GT Review 2021

Isaac Bober - February 17, 2021 0

The Mazda BT-50 has always lived in the shadow of whatever twin it shares its platform with. We take the BT-50 GT...

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Land Rover Defender 110 Review

Isaac Bober - January 27, 2021 0

Make no mistake, the new Land Rover Defender 110 is a ripper, but is it a real Defender? No. Spoiler: What it...

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2021 Toyota HiLux SR5 Review: Is the new HiLux just more of the same?

Isaac Bober - December 4, 2020 0

Toyota HiLux has copped its first update in years but has Toyota done enough to keep this thing at the pointy end...

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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...

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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...

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Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain Review 2021

Isaac Bober - August 28, 2020 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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Land Rover Defender 110 P400 Review 2020

Isaac Bober - August 28, 2020 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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Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Review – First Drive

Bobby Salt - June 19, 2020 2

The Jeep Gladiator has finally arrived in Australia, available in two flavours we’ve taken the Rubicon for a blast in the bush...

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2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland Review – First Drive

Toby Hagon - June 19, 2020 1

The Jeep Gladiator has finally made it Down Under and we’ve spent a little bit of time this week in both the...

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2020 Land Rover 110 D240 First Edition First Drive Review: Should you believe the hype?

Paul Horrell - May 27, 2020 0

Paul Horrell gets behind the wheel of the all-new Land Rover Defender 110 D240 First Edition to see whether the new Defender...

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Conquer your lounge room with the Lego Technic Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Gear Isaac Bober - February 24, 2021 0

Lego is pushing hard into automotive, and the Lego Technic Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is one of the latest to join its garage...

Should you fit a snorkel sock on your 4×4?

Advice Isaac Bober - February 24, 2021 0

There’s a current craze with fitting 'oily' snorkel socks to 4x4s and we’re not sure why. So, should you fit a snorkel...

An off-road supercar? Ford Ranger Raptor Review

4x4 Reviews Isaac Bober - February 24, 2021 0

The Ford Ranger Raptor has divided opinions but when you need to get from one end of a rough dirt track to...

Big. Swoopy. And Brutal. Audi SQ8 Review 2021

Car Reviews Isaac Bober - February 24, 2021 0

The Audi SQ8 has taken over from the SQ7 as Audi’s big, swoopy, coupe-like SUV, but is it any good? Read our...

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The 5 things you need to know about the 2021 Subaru Outback

Isaac Bober - February 19, 2021 0

The new Outback has been thoroughly revised from the inside out, here are the 5 things you need to know about the...

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Top 10 Best Hot Hatches 2021

Isaac Bober - February 17, 2021 0

Hot hatches are intended to show you really can get good things in small packages. Here are the Top 10 best hot...

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Meet the Toyota 222D: Toyota’s forgotten rally supercar

Isaac Bober - February 12, 2021 0

The Toyota 222D is Toyota’s forgotten rally supercar, built to dominate Group S and make Group B rally cars look like pussycats.

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We get hands-on with the ARB Pressure Control Module

Samuel Clarke - January 29, 2021 0

The ARB Pressure Control Module allows you to control your air compressor via your smartphone for both inflation and deflation, ahead of...

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Is the Chaparral 2J the weirdest, coolest race car you’ve ever seen?

Isaac Bober - January 25, 2021 0

The brain-child of a Texas millionaire, the 1970 Chaparral 2J sucked itself onto the road but it was way too ahead of...

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An off-road supercar? Ford Ranger Raptor Review

Isaac Bober - February 24, 2021 0

The Ford Ranger Raptor has divided opinions but when you need to get from one end of a rough dirt track to...

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Big. Swoopy. And Brutal. Audi SQ8 Review 2021

Isaac Bober - February 24, 2021 0

The Audi SQ8 has taken over from the SQ7 as Audi’s big, swoopy, coupe-like SUV, but is it any good? Read our...

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Mazda BT-50 GT Review 2021

Isaac Bober - February 17, 2021 0

The Mazda BT-50 has always lived in the shadow of whatever twin it shares its platform with. We take the BT-50 GT...

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2021 Toyota GR Yaris Review: Should you believe the hype?

Isaac Bober - February 16, 2021 0

Toyota doesn’t let its hair down very often but when it does it goes all out...We review the Toyota GR Yaris on...

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Check out these adjustable ute racks: Thule Xsporter Pro 500 Review

Isaac Bober - February 12, 2021 0

These adjustable load racks will instantly make your ute more practical. We get hands-on with the Thule Xsporter Pro 500.

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Should you fit a snorkel sock on your 4×4?

Isaac Bober - February 24, 2021 0

There’s a current craze with fitting 'oily' snorkel socks to 4x4s and we’re not sure why. So, should you fit a snorkel...

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How much can you carry on the roof of your Ford Ranger?

Isaac Bober - February 22, 2021 0

Don't overload your roof racks and risk failure. Here’s everything you need to know about how much you can carry on your...

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Are your roof racks overloaded?

Isaac Bober - February 17, 2021 0

The internet has blown up recently with influencers overloading their roof racks and then blaming other people. So, are your roof racks...

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Is a longer wheelbase better on a 4×4?

Dan Everett - February 11, 2021 0

There’s more to off-road ability than a short wheelbase, we look at why the size of your 4x4 matters and should guide...

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How to build a custom Postie bike

Benny Yee - December 24, 2020 0

From sourcing a donor bike to the tools you’ll need, a bike builder reveals the tips and tricks that will transform your...

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Top 10 Best Hot Hatches 2021

Isaac Bober - February 17, 2021 0

Hot hatches are intended to show you really can get good things in small packages. Here are the Top 10 best hot...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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