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1. Buying the Wrong 4WD for Your Needs This is where it all starts—and often where it all goes wrong. The biggest trap is buying a vehicle that doesn’t match your travel style. Let’s break it down: Weekender: Heading up the coast for a cheeky long weekend? A Ranger or D-MAX is spot on. Touring: If you’re doing the big lap, stick with something proven—like a 70 Series or a 200 Series. Tough, reliable, and parts everywhere. Towing: Hauling a big van or a toy hauler? Think RAM 1

So, you’ve just bought yourself a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, or it’s sitting pretty in your driveway waiting for that first big adventure. First of all—good choice. Now it’s time to make it touring ready. If you’re planning to tow a caravan around Australia or kit it out for long-haul travel, you’re going to need more than just good intentions. This GX 300 Series isn’t here to play. Fitted with a Lovells 4200kg GVM upgrade, it’s ready to haul heavy loads without breaking

Kia has finally dropped all the details on the 2025 Kia Tasman, and if you're in the market for a new ute, you’ll want to pay attention. Kia Tasman is officially available to order in Australia ahead of delivery in July. Here’s everything you need to know. Built for Aussie tracks - the Tasman X-Pro in Tan Beige showing off its off-road upgrades. 2025 Kia Tasman Pricing Kia is rolling the Tasman out in dual-cab pickup form first, with single-cab/chassis models to follow later

In a world where carmakers are busy killing off V8s and stuffing hybrids into every corner, GWM (Great Wall Motors) has just flipped the script. They’ve officially announced development of a 4.0-litre twin-turbo plug-in hybrid V8 — and it’s aimed straight at the off-road and towing market. Here’s everything you need to know about this game-changing move. GWM's newly unveiled 4.0L twin-turbo plug-in hybrid V8 engine, showcased at the Shanghai Auto Show 2025. GWM 4.0L Twin-Turb

Big news for the 79 Series crew – Superior Engineering has just dropped their new Outback Tourer Kits designed specifically for the Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series Gen 3 (2022 Onwards) with the 2.8L model. Yep, the little brother to the V8 now gets the same serious off-road capability we all know and love. When the new 2.8L auto version of the 70 Series LandCruiser was released, we didn’t think we'd see big lifts and coil conversions anytime soon. With less torque and power than

Why GVM Upgrades Matter More Than You Think At BAW Automotive, we get it—most people think about bar work, big tyres, or suspension lifts first. But arguably the most important mod you can make is a GVM upgrade. GVM stands for Gross Vehicle Mass. It’s the maximum weight your vehicle can legally weigh when fully loaded—fuel, passengers, gear, the lot. And for many popular 4WDs, that legal limit is shockingly low. If you've fitted a bull bar, roof rack, drawers, fridge, or long

(UPDATED: To include pricing and new specs.) Ford just dropped the covers on what might be the most serious factory ute Australia’s ever seen - the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty. And no, it’s not just a Ranger with a tough name. This thing’s been built from the ground up to go toe-to-toe with the big boys: 4500kg towing, 4500kg GVM, 8000kg GCM, and enough grunt to make a V6 RAM sweat. - Let’s get into it! 4500kg towing. 8000kg GCM. The new Ford Ranger Super Duty cab-chassis is