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Nissan's Navara range has a long heritage providing Australia with a solid option for work or place. This 2026 ST-X variant shares much of its design with Mitsubishis Triton, a vehicle i reviewed a couple of years ago. So i did exactly the same test as i did in that vehicle to see which one is better

The 2026 Toyota Hilux SR 48V presents a rugged, reliable and simple vehicle that could make the perfect candidate for a touring build. With all the basics covered well, without any unnecessary electrics, its possesses the right ingredients for the job

It wasn’t that long ago that the Ford Ranger Super Duty was launched. In the process it created a market, proving that the team over at Ford Australia aren’t the type to rest on laurels. I recall enjoying the multi-day launch late last year . But there was one vehicle tucked away in a display depicting a camp scene that I kept coming back too. The Traction Green ensconced Pickup XLT Ranger Super Duty was the one that really stole my heart, which is why I was chuffed to get an

The Landrover Defender has roots that go back to the late 40's, in the form of the Series 1. Nowadays they're very different. Plush and luxurious, its easy to forget about their inherent offroad prowess. A week on and off-road helped me uncover a very well balanced vehicle, with amazing capability across a broad spectrum of activity.

Ford have pulled the covers off their refreshed MY26.5 Ranger and Everest model lineup, promising refinement and more choice for customers

Ford Australia reveals the MY26.5 Ranger Super Duty Pickup and XLT variant across range

A little while back i did a short opinion piece on Instagram questioning the current state of affairs at Nissan. A historic brand that dates back to 1911, it possesses legendary nameplates across all forms of motoring. From the rock solid GQ Patrol (or Safari to some) through to the V8-Supercar-slaying R32 GTR. The latter was such a formidable weapon it forced changes to Australia's penultimate racing series, but not before the equally legendary Jim Richards gave a rowdy Bat

I recall the legendary Malcom Douglas traversing the Australian bush in relatively stock vehicles. Why is it today that many feel they need to modify their vehicles so much to get out there?

I’ll admit it – I’ve always wanted to own a Jeep. I’ve always wanted to own a Jeep despite having spent years around people who would put the proverbial on them. I’d watch endless memes and comments in quiet observance; all the while, harbouring my dirty secret. You see, for the better part of the last decade I was involved in starting and running a business in the 4X4 industry. Well, kind of – it was an insurance product, but I enjoyed running it as if it was part of the ind