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Toyota has added a couple of important upgrades to its FJ Cruiser, which will boost the range and off-road capability of their retro-styled 4x4.

On the back of the recent release of the restyled RAV4, Toyota have used this year's Geneva Motor Show to demonstrate two 'themed' models that show different design directions.

Restyled for 2013, and representing what UK caravan manufacturer Bailey call the 'Van of the Future,' the Unicorn Series 2 will officially go on sale locally at the Melbourne Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow, which starts today, March 7.

At this year's Geneva International Motor Show, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) have unveiled two new concept vehicles, one of which previews a possible direction for Mitsubishi's Triton dual cab ute.

At this year's Geneva Motor Show, Land Rover is set to unveil not one, but seven electrically-powered Defender concepts as proof of the company's innovation in zero omissions development and alternative powertrain technology.

Kia Motors Australia has developed a heavy duty towing solution to give owners of the latest facelifted Sorento increased towing performance.

The annual NSW Variety 4WD Adventure has a bit of the "mining boom" about it this year, with the 2013 event starting and finishing in some of the state's past and present mining boom towns. Of course, the Coal to Gold run is supporting Variety, the Children's Charity which helps Aussie kids in need.

At this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Ford unveiled their 'Atlas Concept', which is being seen as a preview of the future design direction for Ford's iconic F-Series light and medium duty pickup trucks.

Subaru has confirmed that it will offer its first ever auto transmission diesel, with the release of the 2103MY Outback 2.0D turbo diesel this March.

In an effort to broaden the appeal of Range Rover's already hugely popular Evoque, a new Limited Edition model has been unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show.\n

Subaru are celebrating a record-setting 2012, with official VFACTS figures released today showing that the Japanese AWD specialists recorded a sales increase of 18.2 per cent for the year, against an overall industry increase of 10.3 per cent.

The 2013 running of the iconic Dakar rally is about to get underway. Along with a new route from Lima to Santiago, there will be a new challenger to 2012's dominant Minis in the form of a Red Bull-backed pair of buggys driven by Dakar veterans Carlos Sainz and Nasser Al Attiyah.

The 2013 running of the iconic Dakar rally is about to get underway. Along with a new route from Lima to Santiago, the Kamaz team will be hoping to win back the category they dominated until last year, while new entrants are hoping to make their mark in the tough Truck category, too.

With the Dakar rally about to kick off, here are a few figures and stats covering this year's event - and the ones that preceded it.

With the Dakar rally about to kick off, here are a few figures and stats covering this year's event - and the ones that preceded it.

With the Dakar rally about to kick off, here are a few figures and stats covering this year's event - and the ones that preceded it.

After dominating the 2012 running of the Dakar rally, the X-Raid 'dream team' are set to repeat the feat in 2013, with at least three of the German team's seven entries a strong chance to be on the top step of the podium.

Eric Vigouroux is no stranger to long distance rallying, nor to the Dakar. However, the Frenchman's decision to return to the event for 2013 is a surprise, and comes on the back of success at the recent Rally of Morocco.

Compact buggies are nothing new in the Dakar rally, but the idea of campaigning a Smart car in the gruelling two-week event certainly is!

Dakar 2012 was a controversial one for Robby Gordon. The American was in second overall and in with a shot of a win when he was controversially disqualified due to a technical irregularity in his Hummer H3.

A truly unique off-roader will go to auction this weekend in the form of the Humber 'Hexonaut'. Auctions America by RM will auction this vehicle, along with dozens of others from Indiana's National Military History Center, at no reserve.

Toyota have unveiled their next-generation RAV4 at the Los Angeles International Motor Show. Australian delivered examples of the new model, expected in Q1 2013, will be available with a turbo-diesel engine for the very first time.

The Dakar rally is always a challenge, no matter who you are or what you're competing in. For Gianpaolo Bedin, the 2013 Dakar will not only be his first attempt at the iconic race, but the Italian will also be doing it in a 'Raitec Buggy', which is a vehicle entirely of his own design.

Hyundai was a triple winner at the Australia's Best Cars national awards for 2012. After rigorous testing and analysis, Hyundai received five finalist nominations with the all-new Santa Fe Elite winning in the 'SUV over $40,000' class.