Articles by Mike Ryan

As the world's oldest continuous motoring brand, Peugeot has gone from strength to strength since 1891, and is proud to have produced its 50-millionth vehicle.

Just as Mitsubishi have taken a Triton utility and given it the treatment under their Panther brand, Toyota have expanded their high performance 'TRD' model range to include the HiLux.

After 10 years with the same body shape, Nissan finally revealed the new Patrol at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1997, with the new vehicle available in Australia in 1998.

This month Rex Gorell, Geelong have a current model ST specification Nissan GU Patrol, that boasts low kilometres, is finished immaculately and is equipped with a host of goodies.

While it is not the biggest trailer available, it is well suited to couples, rather than families, and is the standard by which a lot of other camper trailers are measured.

This is no surprise, particularly when you consider the lifestyle it affords, plus of course the great range of available products and high quality of accommodation facilities through the country.

The iconic Defender still bears a strong visual resemblance to its 1948 predecessor, but inside the SVX model boasts an array of modern comforts and features, such as satellite navigation, Recaro seats and iPod compatibility.

Salstrip Ultimate Vehicles are the largest importer of brand new low volume American vehicles in Australia.

The 109-inch Landy had a carrying capacity of only 15cwt. So, in 1962 Land Rover sought to address the problem and expand their model range by offering a vehicle capable of carrying 30cwt in a more spacious load area, without diminishing its cross country ability.

Recruitment for the 2008/9 Land Rover G4 Challenge has officially commenced.

The latest are two Rodeo 60th Anniversary Special Editions each offering over $3,000 worth of extras.

After the cancellation of this year's event, Amaury Sport Organisation have announced that the Dakar Rally will go ahead, but rather than returning to the unstable regions of Africa that forced the cancellation of the 2008 Rally, 2009 will see South America host the event - specifically Chile and Argentina.