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The milestone was reached as D-Max sales continue to steadily rise, exceeding 600 in March for the first time and in February topping 500 for the third time.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is the least expensive medium SUV to own and operate, according to the NRMA.

The new 2011 Jeep Patriot is a compact SUV combining decades of capability and sharp 4x4 fuel economy, along with fierce exterior styling, new interior features and improved handling.

Ford is looking for the toughest challenges in selected markets around the world to test its soon-to-be-released all-new Ranger in real-life conditions.

Land Rover Australia has announced local pricing and specifications for Range Rover Evoque.

Toyota first started talking about the FJ Cruiser in 2003, and it was subsequently built only in left-hand drive for the US market.

We are very passionate over every millimetre, says package supervisor, Product Development, Ford Australia, David Stanley.

The Blue Oval team had already released details of exterior and interior styling changes - the biggest of which is the aggressive new frontal treatment.

It's not difficult to see why, with excellent 2WD and 4x4 track access, brilliant scenery and of course the biggest attraction of all - Urulu or Ayres Rock.

At a cursory glance little has changed in the external boxy appearance of the G-Wagon over this period, but despite maintaining its traditional robust flat panels, the G-Class is equipped with the latest technology, without diluting its essential character

A succession of new or upgraded models followed in their wake, and despite promising much, never quite matched competitor luxury SUVs.

The Volkswagen Touareg was introduced in September 2003 and rapidly gained a reputation as a robust, functional and desirable 4x4 wagon.

After the Second World War ended, the GI's pulled out of Europe, leaving a trail of broken hearts, Hershey bars and Jeep vehicles.

The Defender Limited Edition is available as a 90 Station Wagon and 110 Station Wagon at a RRP of $51,190 and $55,250, respectively.

All Amarok variants with permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive and selectable 4MOTION four-wheel drive were awarded this 5 Star rating.

In the red corner Holden have announced details of their next generation Captiva 5 and 7 models.

Powered by a 3.0-litre TDV6 diesel with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, the parallel diesel hybrid system allows the Rang_e to run as a pure electric car.

Catherine King, Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and transport, stated, "I have decided that the proposal is not suitable for Australian conditions and I have directed the Department to withdraw the Regulation Impact Statement".

In the seventies, Austria's Steyr-Daimler-Puch - builders of the all terrain Haflinger and Pinzgauer - joined with Mercedes-Benz to design a lightweight 4WD to compete for military contracts in Europe.

The show has evolved from what was originally known as the Land Rover Owners Club of Victoria Annual Field Day, but to four wheelers it is referred to simply as 'Wandin', a reference to the locality in which the show is held.

Broken Hill is a genuine mining town that was founded on rich deposits of lead and zinc in the 1870s.

Since July 23, 1941, when Willys-Overland of Toledo, Ohio, landed a contract with the United States Army to produce the Willys MB during World War II, the Jeep brand has become the most widely known and respected, go-anywhere, do-anything name in the four-wheel drive vehicle market.

Held annually over three gruelling days, the TTC is simply the toughest 4WD competition event on the calendar, and will take place this year from April 8th to 10th.

Toyota's 100 Series LandCruiser burst onto the market in April 1988, replacing the popular 80 Series.