Articles by Mike Ryan

One of the most effective improvements you can do to your 4WD is to equip it with a quality aftermarket suspension system.

Small but Loaded. For many, a small all-wheel drive wagon offers more capability than they’ll ever need. Loaded with equipment, it’s no wonder these practical and economical do-it-alls are so popular. Here are the Top 5 Compact AWD Wagons on the market today.

Winching Gear. Words Dean Mellor

American tuning specialists and small-volume performance car builder Hennessey Performance has unveiled a new, jumbo-sized truck – the Goliath 6x6.

Toyota has unveiled a ‘Black Edition’ of the Kluger, adding a number of special styling touches to the seven-seat SUV.

At the 40th Bangkok International Motor Show this past April, Mitsubishi unveiled the ‘Triton Absolute’ – a concept that may point to the future of Australia’s third-best selling utility.

Volkswagen have broadened their Tiguan lineup with the addition of the ‘132TSI R-Line Edition’.

Wider, longer and roomier, all-new Escape will also be Ford’s first locally-available plug-in hybrid SUV

Since 2014, Skoda apprentices at the carmaker’s ‘Skoda Academy’ Vocational School have been producing a one-off vehicle (based on a current Skoda production model), to demonstrate their technical skills. This year, the students’ concept had an Aussie touch in the form of a ute based on the Kodiaq SUV.

Following previous ‘Blackhawk’ edition Cherokees, Jeep have announced the arrival of a similar “Night Eagle” package this year and are also offering the package on the Grand Cherokee for the first time.

The latest round of ANCAP testing has seen SUVs cover both ends of the rating system.

Clash of the titans