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While Land Rover continues development and testing of the new Defender ahead of its world premiere later this year, they haven’t forgotten owners of older Defenders, launching a series of Upgrade Kits to suit these vehicles.

Melbourne will once again present a showcase of the best from the fishing, boating, four-wheel driving, camping and outdoors industry when the National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo returns. Scheduled for 16-18 August, this year’s show will feature an array of exhibitors, attractions and special guests.

Updated cosmetic features, more options and new naming structure for Colorado-based pickup.

Inspired by the Renault Formula 1 team, its Aussie driver Daniel Ricciardo and Renault’s “rich motorsport heritage”, Renault Australia has added a special ‘Formula Edition’ model to the Koleos range – Renault’s best-selling model locally.

Hyundai have updated their Tucson range for 2020, adding more standard safety gear to the lower grade versions and introducing a new entry-level model.

As the celebrations for their 50th Anniversary in Australia continue, Honda have released special ‘50 Years Edition’ versions of their popular CR-V and HR-V SUVs.

Rhodes/Pullino win Finke. After multiple podium finishes, former AORC champs secure first ever King of the Desert title.

Pathfinder. Worth a look?

Ford has broadened its Ranger lineup with the addition of a ‘Ranger Sport’.

Minor spec upgrades and option packs feature on Colorado 4x2 and 4x4 for 2020

A Grand Gathering. South Australia’s 4WD clubs unite for one big camp out at the National Motor Museum.

Words Dean Mellor

Sweet Solitude.

Getaway Gear. A 4X4 is the perfect vehicle when you need a short break from the daily grind. But even when you head off-road for just a couple of days, you’ll need the right gear to make sure you’re prepared for every eventuality.

Cool Runnings. Having a fridge mounted in your vehicle isn’t much use if you can’t open the lid or reach the food and drinks inside. That’s why all the cool kids mount their portable chillers on a fridge slide.

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.