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Nissan's Patrol has earned a reputation as being one of the toughest and most reliable four-wheel drives available, especially when the going gets really tough. It was the vehicle of choice of geologist and explorer Dr Reg Sprigg and his family in 1962 when he made the pioneering trip from Andado Station to Birdsville in 1962 in a short wheelbase Nissan Patrol G60 across the Simpson Desert.

\nOne of the biggest problems that Land Rover is contemplating is the future direction of its workhorse Defender lineup. While an all-new Defender is slated for 2015 delivery, Land Rover has provided a few clues as to just how the vehicle may look and the technology it may embrace.

Specialist armoured vehicle developer Ricardo has delivered a fuel efficient military vehicle as part of the Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator program for the US Army's Research and Development Centre.

Beaudesert's Scenic Rim Adventure Park hosted the annual Offroad Boss 'King of the Rim' event on Saturday 19 November, where almost 30 competitors battled it out. No ordinary offroad event, King of the Rim is as much a test of speed as it is of driving skill and endurance - "fastest laps wins."

Ford Australia has opened an historic archive centre to preserve and chronicle more than eight decades of Ford automotive history in Australia.

The award-winning Chevy Silverado sports truck will be launched at the new Melbourne Performax dealership in Melton next Saturday, with V8 Supercar driver and Silverado owner Lee Holdsworth on hand to greet Victorian fans.

Range Rover's all-new 2012 Evoque has bagged an "All-Star" accolade for its design excellence and off-road expertise, adding to its growing list of acknowledgements.

Movember is here again and this year, Isuzu UTE Australia are showing their support by donating a new Isuzu D-MAX 4x2 Crew Cab Ute, valued at over $39,000, as a prize incentive offered to participants who raise more than $250 for the cause.

Back in 2002, before customising of four-wheel drives took off, Holden transformed a mild mannered Jackaroo 4WD wagon into a wild - for the time - showcar that they dubbed the Jack8.

For Nigel Petrie, 'Engineered to Slide' really covers two things: what he does; and what he loves. Away from his full-time position as a fitter and turner, Nigel devotes time to building cars to compete in drifting competitions under the 'Engineered to Slide' name. Nigel's current drift machine is a Nissan 180SX, but a desire to create something different led him to start this impressive project, based around a Toyota Hilux utility. While still a 'work in progress', this project has already made a big impact in the drifting scene. Ahead of the recent 'DriftAttack' event at Victoria's Calder Park, Nigel took some time to explain more about his unique creation.

Toyota has responded to customer feedback from rural customers by developing an even fiercer version of its LandCruiser 200 Series wagon.

Hyundai's 2007 Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD CDX seven-seater has taken home a prize for Best Used SUV. The accolade was handed out by UK magazine, What Car? as part of their Used Car of the Year 2011 awards.

For a taste of the Outback, an interesting and relatively isolated region is the western extremity of Victoria where it joins South Australia. For much of the State border between the two States, a track - which four-wheel drivers naturally call the "Border Track" - runs south from the Murray River.

The Commander was Jeep's answer to the large 4WD wagon market, aimed squarely at Patrol and LandCruiser.

SKODA's new Yeti blends 4x4 capabilities with the practicality and running costs of a hatchback to create a true crossover vehicle.

Ford's All-new Ranger has just been awarded the coveted maximum 5 star Euro NCAP rating - and it's the first ever pickup to do so.

David Fellows and Mark Bergamin played their cards to perfection to win the Teagle Excavations ARB Pines Enduro, round 4 of the 2011 Australian Offroad Racing Championship. The 'local' team prevailed to take victory amidst the tall pines of the Tantanoola State Forest near Millicent in South Australia.

Toyota has given its HiLux utility a new look, with new styling and added features across the range, plus reduced prices on many variants.

Mitsubishi's Triton utility range for model year 2012 has arrived with two new models - the 4x2 GLX-R Double Cab and the 4x4 GL-R Club Cab.

SsangYong means business in the crowded sport utility market, showcasing two new world premieres at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

For 2012, the Mitsubishi Outlander will have reversing cameras and sensors available across the range, along with a slew of other safety and styling upgrades.

Mitsubishi's Pajero range gets a boost in safety and luxury for model year 2012.

Specialist Ute distributor Isuzu UTE Australia is marking three years of local sales of its premium Isuzu D-Max one-tonne ute range with a high-spec Limited Edition III 4x4 crew ute.

Land Rover is serious about bringing the aging Defender into the 21st Century, confirming that the tough-as-nails four-wheel drive will be replaced in 2015.