Articles by Mike Ryan

For many four-wheel drivers it is among the first accessories added when preparing their 4x4 for outback or weekend trail driving.

The park dominates an otherwise flat landscape, with massive rock formations rearing up sharply from the western plains and surrounding countryside.

The Range Rover has been defining luxury 4x4s for over 40 years. It pioneered the concept of marrying on-road comfort with off road excellence.

Your shiny new 4x4 is sitting in the driveway and you're keen to hit the trails and see how it goes.

For the many 4WD enthusiasts who have never put their vehicle to the test or realised its full potential, the Variety "Rocks to Riches" 4WD Charity Adventure is beckoning.

The automotive world is littered with cars that seemed like a good idea at the time, but just didn't cut it in the marketplace.

Based on Ford's global C-segment platform, which will see at least 10 new models built, including the new Focus, there is every chance that Australian buyers may see the Vertrek badged as the next generation Escape SUV.

Mike Manley, President and CEO of Jeep said, "to mark the occasion, the Jeep brand is creating distinctive, unique 70th Anniversary Edition models of each vehicle in its lineup."

On sale across the country, the Colorado 4x2 Single Cab Chassis and Crew Cab pickup models (both LX and LT-R) are now available with Holden's Australian-built, dual-fuel LPG Alloytec V6 engine, designed to slash motorists' fuel bills.

The Farm Mate pack offers D-Max 4x4 buyers savings on retail accessory fitted values of around $5000 on the three-seater EX single cab/chassis and the stylish SX space cab four-seater cab/chassis.

So good was the race ready Touareg, Volkswagen scored a one-two-three finish.

Based on the new 2011 Sierra HD, the concept is highlighted by bold exterior design and enhanced all-terrain suspension.