News and Reviews
Whether it’s muddy gravel roads in Outback Australia or snow-covered alpine passes, the all-new Ford Kuga’s all-wheel-drive system offers drivers extra traction in slippery and snow-ridden conditions […]
Fiat Chrysler Group has launched the mid-size Fiat Freemont. The Fiat Freemont is available in three specification levels – Base, Urban and Lounge – powered by either a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine or fuel-sipping 2.0-litre four-cylinder MultiJet II diesel. […]
The BMW Safari is one of the world’s longest running and most successful customer ride events. First held in 1994 the Safari has continued to grow in popularity amongst BMW riders. In 2005 the Safari was split into separate GS and TS events. This means that the GS routes are now designed purely with adventure in mind.
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The WA Quit Forest Rally proved to be treacherous with the narrow roads and rough forest terrain taking their toll on numerous classes of vehicles. Amid the carnage, the Polaris Racing Team dominated the SxS (Side by Side) class, earning maximum points for a perfect start to the 2013 season. […]
The new Outlander Aspire overall is a significant improvement over the model it replaces, being more fuel efficient, better CO2 figures, more safety features and better 3rd row seats. In a market segment that is becoming more competitive every day any model has its hands full. […]
Overall the Mercedes Benz ML500 is an AWD SUV that will tow 3500Kg with ease, has some off road aspirations, is extremely comfortable and although it sometimes feels a little floaty it has dynamic handling and performance. It’s expensive but worth it. […]
It has been a long time between drinks for Holden since they have had a capable 4WD wagon but now the tables are turned with the release of the Colorado 7. Based on the popular Colorado Ute platform the Colorado7 provides the combination of robustness and family practicality that the market is crying out for. […]
Water, water, everywhere, and all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink. These famous words were written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Now to be honest I’ve heard this saying many a time whilst fishing in the ocean or looking at a mud puddle and not put a lot of thought to it, but, water is a precious thing to have whilst traveling […]
The BMW X5 M50d is a gem. Don’t mistake it for an AWD SUV that you can take far off road, rather it is a sports SUV that provides fun in abundance with its awe inspiring engine and handling and reasonable owing capacity. At almost $160,000 it is expensive but could be considered a bargain. It is also a worthy winner of the OzRoamer Sports SUV of the Year 2012.
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Going back some ten or so years ago Mitsubishi revolutionised the 4WD market with a large 4WD that actually had road manners. Time has moved on and the latest model of the Pajero is now getting long in the tooth but still remains an exceptionally competent 4WD with good handling and dynamics and excellent value. […]
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