Articles by Mike Ryan

There once was a time, not long ago, when all ‘proper’ four-wheel drives had a separate chassis and live-axles front and rear. Today there are only four such 4X4s on the Aussie market, and a fifth not long gone.

The LandCruiser 79 Series has a reputation for toughness… but does this revised model live up to the hype or its hefty price tag?

With a two-tonne payload capacity, the Mercedes-Benz G-Professional Cab Chassis is a no-compromise, heavy-duty hardcore workhorse.

Discover two of the best 4x4 day trips around Brisbane with Danielle Lancaster, author of ‘4WD treks close to Brisbane’

Driving through water can be an intimidating experience for novices and experts alike. After all, the last thing you want to do is drown your pride and joy. Here are our tips on how to handle water crossings.

Fraser Island is a bucket-list destination for nature lovers… Here’s what you actually need to know if you’re going to visit the world’s biggest sand island with your 4x4.

It’s one of the least seen of earth’s big cats, but a Jeep tour in Chile’s famed Torres del Paine National Park promises to put intrepid off-roaders face to face with the enigmatic puma.

This one-owner Toyota LandCruiser 60 Series has been brought back from the brink of disaster.

The new Honda CR-V offers a spacious interior, good driving dynamics and a decent equipment list but its down by its lack of active safety throughout the range.

For their one-off concept created for the annual AirVenture air show in the US, Ford was inspired by a high-flying jet to create a low-flying weapon.

Come late spring and the 4x4 trails in Victoria’s high country come out of winter hibernation.

With a raft of improvements and genuine SUV styling for the first time, Peugeot’s all-new 3008 has arrived.