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A roll from the father and son pairing of Kees and Paul Weel wasn't enough to stop the Queenslanders from taking victory in the prologue for the 2011 Australasian Safari. The win means the pair will start first for leg 1 of the Safari from Geraldton to Mt. Magnet.

Making its debut at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show was Maserati's first entry into the sport/luxury SUV market - the Kubang. Maserati see the new model as a way to strengthen its presence in the sport luxury market.

On Thursday, thousands of motorsport enthusiasts gathered at Hillarys Marina to see some of this year's Australasian Safari entrants up close and chat to competitors about their expectations for the event. Today, spectators will have the chance to see and talk to the Safari competitors at Geraldton.

Under the banner of the 'PRW Holden Team' Craig Lowndes will take on a different racing challenge again this year, when he joins Paul Weel, with co-drivers John Panozzo and Kees Weel, in the 2011 Australasian Safari, which starts today, September 22.

The off-road capabilities of Mitsubishi's Challenger 4x4 will be put to the test when a brand new, current model machine will be raced in the Australasian Safari.

Responding to the strong Australian dollar, Peugeot Automobiles Australia has lowered the price of its 4007 sports utility vehicle.

Toyota Australia has defied tradition by launching the TV advertising campaign for its new-look HiLux on the company's 4x4 Facebook site, instead of on TV.

The 2011 Projecta Battery Maintenance and Battery Power Catalogue is now available. Packed with invaluable technical and product information for professionals and lay people alike, it is described as the most comprehensive catalogue of its type ever released in Australia.

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed its $355 million investment in a new, state-of-the-art advanced engine facility to be built in Staffordshire, near Wolverhampton, UK. The new plant will produce all-new advanced technology low emission 4-cylinder JLR petrol and diesel engines.

The Austin Champ was Britain's answer to the US Willys Jeep. The British Army in the late 1940s sought an all-purpose light truck, with performance similar to the Jeep that they could use in varied operations.

Just like most suburban blocks, in our more remote areas State boundaries are similarly fenced. In certain areas these fences form part of the incredible Dingo Fence, which wanders haphazardly across Queensland, down along the western border of NSW and deep into the deserts of South Australia, where it terminates on the rocky shores of the Great Australian Bight.

Subaru's All-Wheel Drive XV crossover vehicle is on display in production form at the Frankfurt motor show.

Land Rover has unveiled a replacement for its iconic Defender 4x4. The next chapter in the Defender story will unfold at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with the reveal of two DC100 concepts which build on the essential elements of the Defender's character.

Imagine inching your way down another sand dune in the isolation of the northern Simpson Desert, as you complete another day of an extended trip across the remote Colson Track in Central Australia.

Land Rover was one of the first companies to jump on the compact 4WD bandwagon with its Freelander, which had enjoyed great success in Europe.

Toyota has upped the value and refreshed the styling of its latest HiLux range, signifying a value-boost as high as 15.8 per cent.

Ford Australia has revealed specifications and pricing for its latest Ford Ranger line-up, with first models due in Australian showrooms this October.

Subaru's innovative EyeSight safety system has been confirmed as standard fitment for 2012 Liberty 3.6R Premium and Outback 3.6R Premium models.

Ex-Department of Defence vehicles are going up for auction around the country, and there's plenty to choose from.

Land Rover is set to reveal its concept vehicle for the new Defender. The Land Rover DC100 represents a reinterpretation of the iconic Land Rover Defender and will make its debut next week at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The latest Jeep Grand Cherokee is a winner.

ARB's new product catalogue is out

Voting in the Ford Ranger Global Challenge opens today, with five finalists having put the all-new Ranger through its paces.

A unique all-wheel drive motorhome, EarthCruiser is an independent, go-anywhere home on wheels for the intrepid traveller. The Australian designed and built vehicle will make its Victorian debut at the National 4x4 Outdoors Show and Fishing and Boating Expo at the Melbourne Showgrounds from 2 - 4 September 2011.