Articles by Mike Ryan

The Toyota Prado was launched in Australia mid-1996 to replace the aging 4Runner. While the Landcruiser Prado had existed in the Japanese market for many years, as a long wheelbase military style vehicle with solid front axles and rear it was never considered to be suitable for the local recreational 4WD market.

Subaru celebrates the 40th anniversary of its signature Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD) system this year.

Mitsubishi will reveal its next generation Outlander at the Geneva motor show this month.

London-based bespoke coachbuilder, Prindiville Design, has unveiled a Limited Edition Land Rover Defender, as part of an exclusive collection of some of today's most sought-after supercars that include the Ferrari 458 Italia and Lamborghini Aventador.

Nissan has revised its Navara line-up, with a revised model range and equipment upgrades.

Ford will showcase a new one tonne Ford Transit at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The Ford Tourneo concept will offer eight seats and luxurious interior to provide a new look for people movers and commercial vehicles.

Ahead of its mid-year Australian launch, GM Holden has released details of the new 2x4 and 4x4 Colorado utility range.

The opening stage of day three of the 2012 Rally Calder presented by East Coast Bullbars was marred by a major accident involving the Aston Martin V8 Vantage of Tasmanian's Ivan Thompson and Karl Francis.

Land Rover are set to unveil a convertible version of the Range Rover Evoque at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. While strictly a concept vehicle at this stage, the Evoque Convertible will explore the potential for the world's first premium convertible SUV.

The Detroit Motor Show bounced back from recent years highlighted by the financial plight of many manufacturers and associated austerity measures, to unveil a record 27 new vehicles on the first day and 40 for the show.

When it comes to large 4WD workhorse people movers, Toyota's Troop Carrier has the market stitched up!

Land Rover had always wanted to build a 4WD wagon. The idea of a 4WD Estate car was first mooted in the fifties and in 1952 Rover built a concept called the 'Road Rover'.