Compact buggies are nothing new in the Dakar rally, but the idea of campaigning a Smart car in the gruelling two-week event certainly is!
A truly unique off-roader will go to auction this weekend in the form of the Humber ‘Hexonaut’. Auctions America by RM will auction this vehicle, along with dozens of others from Indiana’s National Military History Center, at no reserve.
Toyota have unveiled their next-generation RAV4 at the Los Angeles International Motor Show. Australian delivered examples of the new model, expected in Q1 2013, will be available with a turbo-diesel engine for the very first time.
At the recent Australia’s Best Cars awards, Land Rover owned the all-terrain 4WD category - again. For the fourth year in succession, the Land Rover Discovery 4 collected the award for ‘Best All-Terrain 4WD Award’.
After giving the Landcruiser and RAV4 the 'Altitude' limited edition treatment, Toyota have announced that a similar package is now available for the Kluger.
Mazda Australia has confirmed that the new SKYACTIV-G 2.5 litre petrol engine will be added to its popular CX-5 SUV range. It will replace the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 litre petrol engine on All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Maxx, Maxx Sport and GT models.
The final dash of the 2012 Australian OffRoad Championship (AORC) turned into a final ‘splash’ as heavy rain forced a readjustment to the course and the format of the Mitsubishi Electric Lockyer Valley 300. Race organisers, the Brisbane Sporting Car Club, were forced to make hasty changes after rain on the Friday night and throughout Saturday.
After being a notable winner in past Dakar rallies, Mitsubishi will take on a much bigger role at the 2013 running of the annual endurance rally, signing on as official vehicle supplier to the event.
For the final round for 2012, the Australian Off Road Championships head to a new location in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley. With three different round winners so far, the 2012 season finale is set to be one of the most hotly contested AORC rounds ever.
At this year’s SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) auto industry aftermarket trade show in Las Vegas, Mazda presented four customised CX-5 compact SUVs, with one of the quartet created for actor and race car driver Patrick Dempsey.
In the USA, Jeep’s Wrangler ‘Moab’ edition has picked up the “4x4 of the Year” award presented by the editors of ‘4-Wheel & Off-Road’ magazine. This is the second consecutive year that the Jeep Wrangler has won the prestigious award.
Holden used the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) for the first public showing of their new off-roader – the Colorado 7 - which will be available locally from December.
Kia have unveiled the restyled version of their successful Sorento SUV at the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS), with the new version now available in Australia.
Volkswagen’s Touareg came full circle at the Paris Motor Show, with VW using this year's event to mark a decade since the Touareg made its debut at Paris with a commemorative edition, the Touareg ‘Edition X’.
For 2013, the all-purpose land Rover Discovery 4 will feature a number of new options and luxury features, but for serious aficionados, the most notable upgrade for the MY13 Disco is the new 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine.
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Are you considering a Mini Excavator for your farm or business? Very useful for those back breaking
Trenchman | 21/04/2013
The SA 4x4 and Boat Expo was held at the weekend, and proved popular with adventure loving Adelaidia
JUST_EVENTS_TEAM | 08/10/2012
The Melbourne 4x4 Expo was on at the weekend and there was plenty of punters streaming in the gates
JUST_EVENTS_TEAM | 27/08/2012
The 4x4 Muster has been running all weekend with four whel drive enthsiasts being able to come in an
JUST_EVENTS_TEAM | 22/04/2012
Going off road for the weekend? Why not take your lounge room! The folks at Range Rover get top marks.
BenDonovan | 29/03/2012
01/06/2013 10:00 AM - 02/06/2013 05:00 PM
ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND
ADELAIDE
15/03/2013 06:00 AM - 17/03/2013 05:00 PM
RNA Showgrounds Exhibition Centre,
brisbane
26/04/2013 07:00 AM - 04/05/2013 06:00 PM
Melbourne - Canberra
Melbourne
12/04/2013 07:00 AM - 14/04/2013 06:00 PM
Lardner Park
155 Burnt Store Road
Lardner
15/02/2013 03:00 PM - 17/02/2013 09:00 PM
Bright Brewery, Bright Tourist Centre
Bright
