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Monster Jam has been described as one of the world's most exciting touring shows. In October 19, it's be Australia's turn to experience this monster truck extravaganza, when Monster Jam takes over Sydney's ANZ Stadium.

Toyota has launched an extensive range of Toyota Genuine accessories to complement the new generation RAV4, including items exclusive to GX and GXL spec vehicles.

The Brisbane Truck Show kicked off yesterday, and one of the more 'unconventional' trucks on show was Brad Gallard's Finke-winning Trophy Truck. \nResplendent in its new 'Toyo Tires' livery, Gallard's beast takes pride of place on the Toyo Tyre & Rubber Australia stand (Stand 20) in the Great Hall on the foyer level of the Brisbane Exhibition Centre.

Volkswagen uses their annual gathering at Worthersee in Austria to 'road test' new ideas and concepts to VW aficionados. This year, alongside a performance-based Golf GTi cabriolet, and radically altered Audi TT, Volkswagen also unveiled a race-oriented version of the Amarok ute - the Amarok 'R-Style' concept.

Hyundai Motor Company Australia has joined forces with US-based home and lifestyle icon Williams-Sonoma, Inc. to launch their brand in Australia.

Audi's SQ5 TDI, "the fastest diesel SUV on the planet," has arrived in Australia. The first diesel S model from Audi, the SQ5 TDI is powered by the 3.0-litre TDI Biturbo (twin turbo) engine, which produces 230kW and 650Nm, with a 0-100kph sprint time of just 5.1 seconds and top speed of 250 kph.

Adding to their product range in Australia, Opel's compact SUV, the Mokka, has been confirmed for local release in the third quarter of this year.

The route for the 2013 Australasian Safari has been announced, with this year's event following a broadly similar route to the 2012 event, which will take in Kalbarri, Gascoyne, Carnarvon, and Geraldton in Western Australia's mid-west region.

Holden has strengthened its offerings in the growing mid-size SUV category with the release of a top-spec 'LTZ' version of the Captiva 5 for 2013. Additionally, Holden are adding a new generation six-speed automatic across both Captiva 5 and seven-seat Captiva 7 models.

The name "Concept GLA" doesn't give away much. Fortunately, Mercedes-Benz has released images and details of their new concept SUV. A potential future competitor to Range Rover's Evoque, the Concept GLA has been described by Mercedes-Benz as a vehicle that "combines dynamic styling with clear benefits for recreational use," and is set to make its world debut at 'Auto Shanghai,' the Chinese Motor Show.

In conjunction with the release of the 'Blackline Edition' Navara ST-X Dual Cab, Nissan have also announced special edition packages on the X-TRAIL and Pathfinder, each dubbed the 'Adventure Special Edition'.

Nissan has launched a special edition of their Navara ST-X 4x4 Dual Cab - the 'Blackline Edition'.

Nissan has broadened the appeal of their award-winning Dualis small SUV with the addition of a turbo diesel engine option, a new variant, and previously-available options as standard. The renewed Dualis and Dualis+2 line-up will be on sale from May 1, 2013.

The all-new Range Rover has been awarded 5 Stars for Safety Performance by ANCAP (Australian New Car Assessment Program). This is the highest award achievable for Safety standards within Australia demonstrating Land Rover's continuous commitment to engineering excellence.

Fiat Chrysler Group has unveiled their first mid-size SUV in the form of the 'Freemont.' Heavily based on the Dodge Journey, the new 4x2 Fiat Freemont was previewed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show before going on sale in Europe that year.

The 2013 Australian OffRoad Racing Championship kicked off over the Easter weekend, with the running of the Komatsu Brooks Hire Hyden 450 in the dust and heat of Western Australia.

Months of preparation, tuning and development was unveiled at 'Smithy's Place' in Hyden, WA, for the first round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship; the Komatsu Brooks Hire Hyden 450.

The all-new third-generation Toyota Kluger mid-size SUV, set to hit local markets as a 2014 model, made its world premiere at the New York Auto Show on March 28.

Volkswagen's 'Runner' Special Edition range of commercial vehicles has been expanded with the addition of a 2WD Amarok single cab trayback to the existing models in the lineup.

After first being released locally in 1996, Toyota's LandCruiser Prado has gone from strength to strength, with Toyota revealing today that Australian sales have reached 200,000 units.

Fiat Chrysler Group Australia's 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee line-up has been bolstered by the arrival of the new limited edition model - the 'Trailhawk' - which is now available from Jeep dealerships.

Brad Gallard will be sporting a fresh new look on his #454 Geiser Bros Trophy Truck when he hits the track for the 'Finke Grid Girls Hot Laps' in Alice Springs this weekend. Toyo Tires have stepped up to be Gallard's major sponsor for the 2013 off road racing season.

Returning for its second year after a successful debut in 2012, the Variety 4WD Muster is a family-friendly event for the 4WD community, raising much-needed funds for Variety, the Children's Charity.

Australia's biggest outdoor expo is just around the corner! The 2013 Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show and National 4x4 & Outdoors Show is set to be the ultimate showcase of the latest and greatest in outdoor and leisure equipment.