Articles by Mike Ryan

Toyota's Hilux continues to push the boundaries of extreme endurance, completing a marathon Antarctic journey of more than 9,495kms. The latest feat adds to Hilux's achievements of reaching both Magnetic North and South Poles.

When it comes to radical concepts, Jeep is head and shoulders above all comers. Over the years they have gone where others fear to tread with numerous concepts that blew enthusiasts away!

At Mecum Auctions' April Kansas City (Missouri) auction, there were a couple of gems for four wheel drive enthusiasts amongst the classic and collectable cars - a classic Dodge Power Wagon and heavily-customised Chevrolet Kodiak.

Ford launched its new Courier light truck range in February 2005 featuring a powerful turbo-diesel engine, car-like levels of refinement and bold new sheet metal reminiscent of the legendary F-Series.

Victorian-based off road racer Aaron James crossed the border and raided the South Australian's trophy cabinet on the weekend, winning the Exact Mining Bentley's Cabin Park Flinders 400 with navigators Robert and Brett Plant in the #101 Razorback Prolite buggy.

Good things come to those that wait goes the old saying, and so it is with the Ford Territory. Not that there was much to fault with the original, which quickly won the hearts and wallets of Australian buyers, but the biggest sticking point with potential customers was the lack of a diesel engine option.

Land Rover's biggest modern-day overland expedition, the 'Journey of Discovery', has reached the finish line in Beijing, arriving in perfect time to appear at the Beijing Motor Show.

If you've always wanted to compete in the iconic Dakar Rally, you'll get your chance of you take part in this year's Australasian Safari, which is one of four events listed for this year's 'Dakar Challenge'.

The Russian built Lada Niva first appeared on the Australian market in 1983 amid varying opinion concerning its origin, ability and suitability for Australian conditions. While certainly not everyone's idea of a four-wheel drive, it's low price, and good off-road performance attracted some interest.

If you've always wanted to compete in the iconic Dakar Rally, you'll get your chance if you perform in one of two events listed for this year's 'Dakar Challenge'.

In hindsight the Holden Crewman Cross8 may be regarded as a bad idea in some quarters, but in 2003 it made plenty of sense. The Holden Crewman was Australia's only four door utility, and Holden broadened its appeal by producing an AWD version using the Cross Trac AWD system developed for the Holden Adventura wagon.

This Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, the famous Baroota track, located 40km north of Port Pirie in South Australia, will host the Exact Mining Bentley's Cabin Park 'Flinders 400'.