Articles by Mike Ryan

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has released a limited edition Pajero Platinum. Capped at 2000 units, the exclusive Pajero Platinum is based on the 2012 model year GLX with premium styling and specification upgrades.

Stage 3 of the 2012 Dakar rally saw another strong performance by the Minis, but this time, it was the turn of Spain's Nani Roma (Monster Energy/All 4 Racing) to shine, winning the stage from Krzysztof Holowczyc (Orlen X-Rad/All 4 Racing).

The first leg of the gruelling, challenging, infamous Dakar rally got underway on January 1, starting in Argentina, and covering over 8,000 kilometres on its way to Peru. Following the withdrawl of the all-dominant Volkswagen Touareg, this year's event has opened up to revitalised teams fielding Hummer H3s and Mini Countrymans.

The first leg of the gruelling, challenging, infamous Dakar rally got underway on January 1, starting in Argentina, and covering over 8,000 kilometres on its way to Peru. Following the withdrawl of the all-dominant Volkswagen Touareg, this year's event has opened up to revitalised teams fielding Hummer H3s and Mini Countrymans.

As the first step in something of a product onslaught, Skoda Australia has released a DSG-transmission-equipped version of its capable Octavia Scout 4x4 wagon.

Celebrating the launch of the 1999 Defender, Land Rover Australia launched a special version it called the Xtreme. The special launch edition was designed for extreme off road conditions and came fitted with wide alloy wheels, all-terrain tyres and a bullbar.

The new Ford Escape has been unveiled at the Los Angeles motor show, and is likely to land down under in 2013.

Mitsubishi has given its aging Pajero range a boost announcing a number of upgrades, including the availability of reversing cameras on most variants along with modest interior and exterior changes.

Orders are now being taken for the latest star from the Land Rover stable, with all pre-launch stock sold. Pricing starts from $53,395 for a TD4 Evoque Pure (5-door) 6 Speed manual 4WD model.

Holden's latest SUV has broken cover at the Dubai motor show. The Chevy Trailblazer, which will be sold locally as the Holden Colorado 7, will be the first heavy-duty off-roader SUV to wear a Holden badge since the Jackaroo almost a decade ago, when it arrives in 2013.

Nissan's sports-4WD Trailrunner concept vehicle took pride of place on the Nissan stand at the 1998 Australian Motor Show.

The recently debuted EarthCruiser range of purpose-built modular camper bodies is set to get a sibling. The separate, additional "Blue Dog" range will feature slide-out sidewalls and expanded interior space.