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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.

As the all-new Mazda BT-50 makes news, we step back and take a global view of the class-leading utility vehicle, with a close-up look at the current BT-50 variants and their specifications.

Foton pick ups and utility vehicles will not be distributed by leading independent vehicle importer and distributor, WMC Group.

Land Rover re-created a legend with the launch of the 1993 Defender in wagon and hardtop versions.

The recent Melbourne motor show was not only a showcase for the latest in supercars, concepts and alternative energy vehicles, but a new wave of 4WD light commercial and SUV vehicles.

July 1996 saw Toyota launch a new four-wheel drive onto the Australian market - a 4WD that 15 years later remains a force to be reckoned with and is perhaps even on track to overtake the legendary LandCruiser 200 Series wagon in sales.

In recent years, Volkswagen's passenger car and commercial vehicle ranges have gone from strength to strength in their Australian sales performance

\nToyota has marked the 700,000th HiLux sale in Australia with styling and safety upgrades. The upgraded range goes on sale in September. Significant is the adoption of anti-skid brakes as standard across the range.

Toyota has launched a special edition LandCruiser 200 Series, with extra gear including 18-inch alloy wheels, leather accented interior, power operated driver and front-passenger seats, and satellite navigation - over and above the GXL on which it is based. It also has a steering wheel with audio controls, front fog lamps and cool box - a feature traditionally reserved for top-of-the-range Sahara. Prices start from $80,190 plus on-road costs.

Preparing to unleash the Peugeot 4008 onto the global market, Peugeot has announced the release schedule for its distinctive all-terrain SUV.

With the new Citroen C4 just weeks away from its Australian arrival, Citroen has revealed that the new hatchback will be complemented by a crossover version in 2012 - and in a first-ever, a Citroen C4 version will include four wheel drive.

Want to add your name to Peter Brock's last race vehicle? Move fast, because the chance to put your name on the Brock 'Dakar Car' closes at 12 Noon this Thursday, October 6.

A new 2.2-litre diesel engine will replace the current 2.4-litre diesel in the 2012 Defender. The smaller capacity engine delivers the same power, torque and economy as the outgoing unit.

Earthcruiser Overland Vehicles have created a versatile off road machine that combines the luxury of a top end motorhome with the agility of a 4WD.

Consistency and Victorians Steve Riley and John Doble are the 2011 Australasian Safari champions after a week of racing through incredibly challenging terrain and covering distances that tested the mental and physical stamina of all competitors.

Quick times on both stages of leg 6 of the Australasian Safari from Craig Lowndes and John Panozzo look like they won't be enough to prevent Steve Riley and John Doble. With one leg left to run, the 2008 and 2009 are on track for a third win in this year's event.