Everyone’s been talking about 4X4 owners fighting back with the recent widespread coverage of 4X4charter.com. Whilst it’s got a definite UK spin, the reach of this 4X4 charter spreads far and wide. The basic idea of the charter is that by taking part you essentially sign on to 10 key principles. An whilst an amazing idea on the surface, an idea still destined for failure. Let me explain why. Read the full article »

Personally, I love the hummer. It’s a car where going way over the top with just about every attribute is a given, a car with a clear ‘look at me’ factor, and a car that breaks free from trend that’s seeing just about every new car these days looking the bloody same…

Unfortunately there are too many people like me (without the cash to buy one), who love them, and not enough people who’ve got the folding bills who enjoy the bulk of this tarmac monster.
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Name: Jon Chilton

Nickname: OGJON

Place you call Home: Newcastle NSW, Australia – in the foot hills of the Watagans

Years Driving Off-Road: 3

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As every one knows 4wd’s are essential for exploring this magic country of ours, or for those just wanting to get down and dirty and do some things most people would call, um.. crazy. And whilst it’s fun to ride shotgun (as a passenger) in another 4X4, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of piloting your own 4wd off road. Read the full article »

I had to read it once, then read it again, then once more to make sure it wasn’t some dude with photoshop screwing with my mind, but I can’t deny what I’ve seen — A Volkswagon Pickup. And there really strange thing is…from what I’ve seen, I like it! Read the full article »

We know it’s coming, but a full production hybrid 4X4 may be a little closer than we think. Citroen have announce a hybrid 4X4 called the Hypnos (yep I can see the advertising campaign now).

Citroen has unveiled a hybrid 4×4 at the Paris motor show called Hypnos. Stats being claimed are millage in the region of 60mpg, with a 0-60mph time of 9 seconds flat. Read the full article »

The BJ71 Toyota Landcruiser is not the most common truck you’ll come across in the bush, but with fine examples like Graham Malone’s black beast of a BJ running around the bush tracks of WA Australia, you quickly realise just how capable these super short wheel base Toyota’s are…

With a fresh new set of 35 inch MTR’s, some wicked flex, and multiple hand made mods this is one capable bush track tamer. Graham takes a minute to tell us more about his black beauty.
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Name: Graham Malone

Nickname: Gib

Place you call Home: Perth WA, Australia

Years Driving Off-Road: 2

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Looking at wiring up your winch by your self?, Or even doing in-cab controls? This diagram may prove useful to you!

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