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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.

The Farm Mate pack offers D-Max 4x4 buyers savings on retail accessory fitted values of around $5000 on the three-seater EX single cab/chassis and the stylish SX space cab four-seater cab/chassis.

So good was the race ready Touareg, Volkswagen scored a one-two-three finish.

Based on the new 2011 Sierra HD, the concept is highlighted by bold exterior design and enhanced all-terrain suspension.

When Chevrolet debuted their all-new 'Task Force' range of trucks and pickups for 1955, GMC followed suit with their own line, dubbed 'Blue Chip'.

Yes, there were a few minor hiccups early on, but things stepped up another notch with the introduction of the Discovery 3.

The Toyota LandCruiser is one such example. It is the 4x4 that has endured, seemingly forever, and was the 4x4 of choice for the majority of four-wheel drivers over the last decade.

Throw in a tow rope, axe and shovel (and spare diff in the case of Series II Landy owners!), some tools, perhaps a sleeping bag, gas stove and basic tucker requirements and we were ready to roll.

This area runs from Mt Gambier in the south, northward to the Coorong National Park.

Sometimes circumstances dictate it, and on one occasion I actually towed a trailer containing two 44-gallon drums of fuel, plus a number of jerry cans for a convoy of international visitors across the Simpson Desert.

Ford has admitted that there are a number of production ready vehicles on our roads undergoing testing. Unlike the exaggerated grille of the illustration, the new front is more subdued, with a strong horizontal grille and what looks like an intercooler for the diesel across the front of the grille.

Based on the Pajero GLX, the RX model comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, extra chrome, side steps, front skid plates and a rear spoiler.

The supply contract is Isuzu Ute Australia's first with any police department and comprises five LS-M 4x4s and two LS 4x2s, all automatic.

1999 was a big year for Nissan. In April, Nissan expanded the GU Patrol 4WD lineup with the launch of Cab Chassis models, available with a choice of turbocharged or naturally aspirated 4.2-litre diesel models and coil or leaf sprung suspensions.

With hindsight, it was undeniably a key model that went on to become a powerhouse global vehicle.

All vehicles across the Sorento range from the entry level Si to the range topping Platinum will receive the latest Bluetooth technology providing hands-free mobile phone connectivity and media streaming, all operated through steering wheel mounted controls.