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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.

This new variant brings a fresh, more contemporary sense of design to the latest Discovery 4 line-up.

Standard equipment now includes side and curtain airbags, while the GLS model also gains a reversing sensor.

New to the range is an appearance pack available on Sport and Limited editions.

Now under Indian ownership, the company is starting over again, with the all new Korando SUV debuting this month in the UK.

Aimed at serious four-wheel drivers, the five-door wagon remains relatively basic in looks, while the interior is available with all expected conveniences and safety gear.

For a company that built its reputation on innovative agricultural products the successful production of a modern 4WD wagon seems unlikely. But this is just what occurred.

This is not surprising as it came from the stable of cross-country vehicles developed by the famous Austrian Steyr-Daimler-Puch company.

Those left-hand-driving Middle-Eastern sheiks and their sand dune driving friends have made it difficult for Nissan Australia to add a turbo-diesel version to the new V8 petrol Patrol SUV line-up.

It has the enviable record of being the world's best selling truck. For an incredible 24 years the F-Series truck has been America's best selling vehicle and best selling truck for 34 years.