Articles by Mike Ryan

The Nissan Patrol arrived here in 1960 with the G60 and has been a firm favourite ever since, but Nissan has announced the Y61 Patrol will be put out to pasture... here's our walk down memory lane.

There are plenty of myth-conceptions when it comes to driving off-road. Here are 26 off-road driving myths, busted - bet you're guilty of at least one...

The Mitsubishi Pajero has an eviable back-story as the most successful 4x4 ever in the Dakar Rally, here’s what to consider when buying a used one.

The Ford Escape is a refreshed Ford Kuga and you can now have it as a front-driver with a petrol engine which makes it something of a bull-eye in our SUV hungry market.

Figuring that some people would take a cheaper, lighter, more efficient SUV over the standard Everest, Ford’s Australian engineers have removed the all-wheel drive system and come up with two-wheel drive Everest… but is there any point to an Everest that can’t go off-road?

Off-Road Pickup Loaded with Ford Performance DNA

With impressive load and tow capacity, RAM pickups may just be the new “truck” option you’re looking for.

Holden has announced its adventure-ready 4x4 SUV, Trailblazer, will receive the Z71 treatment in an initial run of just 400 Special Edition vehicles.

Installing a lift kit to your 4X4 is one of the most important modifications on the list. This has to be done very carefully, as installing the correct lift kit will ensure driver and passenger safety in long trips and general longevity of the vehicle. Before deciding on a lift kit, it is first crucial to understand the pros and cons of the two kinds of lift kits available in the market today.

Off-road driving, when done correctly, can prove to be a lot of fun for us lot! While it is all fun and games, all efforts must be made to protect our vehicles, which we call our pride and joy! Following are a few pieces of off-road gear which will help you properly safeguard your 4X4s for the harsh outdoors.

Toyota's new C-HR has landed in Australia, with the funkily-styled compact crossover SUV aiming for the likes of the Nissan Juke and Kia Soul in the urban market.

A lineup of noted industry personalities and special guests have been confirmed for this year's National 4x4 Outdoors Show & Fishing Boating Expo in Brisbane, which will take place at the Brisbane Showgrounds this 31 March - 2 April.