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2023 Ford Ranger build: Living with the V6 Sport
Our Ranger Sport has transformed into one of the best 4x4 touring rigs around

2023 VW Amarok Core and Life review: first drives
Entry-level 4x4 utes priced upwards of $50K might be a bit rich for some but the least-expensive Amaroks don’t feel like base model vehicles

2023 Mahindra PikUp S11 auto review
Mahindra’s rugged little PikUp ute gets an automatic transmission for the first time, making it more appealing to more drivers

2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior review: Pre-production prototype
Nissan Patrol Warrior breaks cover, but it’s not done yet

2023 Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme by Walkinshaw review: First drive
Walkinshaw and Mitsubishi are launching a new Triton halo, and we’ve driven it

2023 Ford Everest Platinum versus Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara
Can the challenging Everest land one on the undisputed champion, the all-conquering LandCruiser?

2023 Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana review: First Australian drive
Getting off-road in Volkswagen’s all-new Amarok

Old versus new: 2016 Defender 130 vs 2022 Defender 110
Two Land Rover Defenders taken on a 2500km trip through Botswana. Which one is best suited for bush travel?

2023 RAM 1500 TRX review
Taking a TRX to its natural habitat, in pursuit of high-speed dirt tracks

2023 Mahindra Scorpio review: Australian first drive
Our first local drive of the budget-priced 4x4 all-rounder finds there's more on offer than just value.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 and LTZ Premium: Launch review
Chevrolet Silverado arrives locally, ready to bring the fight to RAM's 1500

2023 Ford Everest Trend v Isuzu MU-X LS-T comparison review
The seven-seat family wagon stakes heat up, as we pit the new 2.0-litre Everest against the popular MU-X

2023 Nissan Navara SL Warrior: 4x4 review
No-frills version of the PRO-4X Warrior fanged off-road

2020 Ranger XLS in the 4x4 shed
Deano's loaded Ranger XLS is an all-terrain tourer
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2023 Ineos Grenadier review
We head to the Scottish Highlands for a first drive of the Ineos Grenadier – the new 4x4 aiming to replace the discontinued original Defender.

Toyota LandCruiser 2023 review: 300 Series GR Sport
Does a luxury four-wheel-drive really need this much off-road capability? Or should that be, does a capable four-wheel drive need this much luxury?

Nissan Patrol Ti-L review 2023: Beach patrol
With a howling petrol V8, all-independent suspension and proper four-wheel drive, how does Nissan's top-of-the-line Patrol cope with driving on sand?

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: 4x4 review
Has petrol power relegated the new Ranger Raptor to the world of cashed-up tradies? We hit the dirt to find out

Living with the 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS Deluxe
How does the Pajero Sport hold up against tiny tyrants and tired parents?

2023 Ford Bronco Black Diamond review
We still can’t buy a 2022 Bronco in Australia, so we headed to the USA to see what we’re missing out on
2023 GWM Tank 300 vs 2022 Jeep Wrangler: Spec battle
Some say the new GWM Tank 300 looks like the Jeep Wrangler, but how do they compare spec-for-spec?

2023 Isuzu D-Max review: First drive of updated ute
We head to Double Island Point and the hills around Noosa to experience the recently freshened up 2023 Isuzu D-Max

2023 Isuzu MU-X review: First drive in the updated 4x4 wagon
Here’s everything we know about the 2023 Isuzu MU-X, including drive-away pricing.

Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior: Long-term review
A manual Navara PRO-4X Warrior joins our fleet