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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.

For many four-wheel drivers it is among the first accessories added when preparing their 4x4 for outback or weekend trail driving.

The park dominates an otherwise flat landscape, with massive rock formations rearing up sharply from the western plains and surrounding countryside.

The Range Rover has been defining luxury 4x4s for over 40 years. It pioneered the concept of marrying on-road comfort with off road excellence.

Your shiny new 4x4 is sitting in the driveway and you're keen to hit the trails and see how it goes.

For the many 4WD enthusiasts who have never put their vehicle to the test or realised its full potential, the Variety "Rocks to Riches" 4WD Charity Adventure is beckoning.

The automotive world is littered with cars that seemed like a good idea at the time, but just didn't cut it in the marketplace.

Based on Ford's global C-segment platform, which will see at least 10 new models built, including the new Focus, there is every chance that Australian buyers may see the Vertrek badged as the next generation Escape SUV.

Mike Manley, President and CEO of Jeep said, "to mark the occasion, the Jeep brand is creating distinctive, unique 70th Anniversary Edition models of each vehicle in its lineup."

On sale across the country, the Colorado 4x2 Single Cab Chassis and Crew Cab pickup models (both LX and LT-R) are now available with Holden's Australian-built, dual-fuel LPG Alloytec V6 engine, designed to slash motorists' fuel bills.