4WD News

Mini goes cross country with new 4WD model Countryman

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:35:54 PST

MINI is adding a fourth model to the family, opening up a new dimension of that unmistakable MINI feeling.

A Base Station for all Outdoor pursuits

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:09:42 PST

The new and improved Base Station from Jayco has been released for pure adrenaline junkies, motorbike riders or action-loving individuals who need their transportation space.

Mitsubishi releases a new Challenger

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:58:31 PST

Mitsubishi Motors today announced the release Down Under of their new mid-sized four-wheel drive wagon, the all-new Challenger, a vehicle with high levels of on-road comfort and driveability and true low-range four-wheel drive ability.

Optimum is Jayco's new home on wheels

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:47:14 PST

Venture across this wide brown land in spacious comfort, without compromising on the luxuries you have come to enjoy at home, thanks to Jayco's new Optimum 26' Motorhome.

207 Touring Outdoor from Peugeot

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:55:40 PST

Peugeot has launched a new off-road inspired 207 Touring wagon, called the Outdoor.

Compact L.E.D work lamps added to the Narva range

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:25:54 PST

Some of the most powerful compact L.E.D flood and spot beam work lamps have been added to the Narva range.

D-MAX continues record sales Down Under

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:20:30 PST

Isuzu D-MAX sales of 478 Down Under in November racked up Isuzu UTE’s fourth consecutive record-breaking month in the hotly contested one-tonne ute market, according to official industry figures released today by VFACTS.

Subaru Forester Wins Compact SUV People's Choice

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:56:36 PST

The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Subaru Forester has been named the Compact SUV People’s Choice for the second consecutive year by the Carsales Network websites.

Volvo Receives Highest Rating for Whiplash Protection

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:34:44 PST

The Volvo XC60 has scored the highest rating for whiplash protection in EuroNCAP's first ever assessment of the protection offered by passenger cars in the event of rear-end collisions.

Honda Accord V6 Car of the Year

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:14:24 PST

The Honda Accord V6 wins DRIVE’S 2008 CAR OF THE YEAR Award against a field of 41 competitors across 13 categories.

Three Hyundai Models Earn Top Safety Pick Awards

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:13:28 PST

For a second year in a row, three Hyundai models earned the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) ‘Top Safety Pick’ award.

Hyundai Announces Blue Drive

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:12:10 PST

Hyundai Motor America has announced the launch of Blue Drive an environmental initiative which will bring to market a family of eco-friendly Blue Drive products and establish Hyundai as an environmental leader in the U.S.

Spa-Car is the Star

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:10:42 PST

It was not BBQ weather but the recent VACC Cars of the World ‘Cavalcade to the Vines’ proved to have all the right ingredients for a great day out.

Passat CC Wins Award for Innovative Car Body

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:08:42 PST

The Volkswagen Passat CC took first place in the voting category of innovative process, production and plant concepts at the 10th international car body benchmark conference in Bad Nauheim.

Volkswagen Strategy 2018 Project for the Future

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:06:25 PST

The Volkswagen Group’s focus on becoming an economic and environmental leader in the global automotive industry remains the central element of the Group Strategy 2018.

Hyundai and Adelaide United Kick Goals for Football in Parafield Gardens

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:04:52 PST

On the 22nd November, 2008, Parafield Gardens Junior Soccer Club accepted a cheque from Hyundai Motor Company Australia, after being selected by the Adelaide United as the beneficiary of the Hyundai‘Goals for Grassroots’ program.

Mariners Fan Scored Himself the 700,000th Hyundai

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:02:53 PST

In celebration of achieving 700,000 sales, Hyundai gave football fans who attended a Hyundai A-League match* during the first 3 rounds of the 2008/09 season the opportunity to win a Hyundai i30 SR 2.0 litre petrol 5 speed manual car.

New Mazda3 Five-Door Hatchback at the 2008 Bologna Motor Show

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:59:57 PST

Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the world premiere of the new-generation Mazda3 five-door hatchback at the Bologna Motor Show on December 3, 2008.

Aussie Women Vote the Most Female Friendly Manufacturer

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:57:02 PST

Toyota has been voted the most female-friendly automotive company by the women of Australia in a recent poll conducted by www.autochic.com.au – the number-one-ranked automotive website for girls.

Independent Service Stations Refute ‘Collusion’ Claim

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:56:11 PST

VACC and its Service Station and Convenience Store Division (SSCSD) have refuted claims by Assistant Treasurer, Mr Chris Bowen, that the defeat of a national Fuelwatch scheme has “given the green light” to “collusion in the retail petrol market”.