The Campfire

Maps packed, route planned, permits sorted. Before you head off, add one more check to the list: making sure your 4WD insurance matches your rig and the trip ahead.

The further you travel into remote Australia, the friendlier people seem to become. Josh Leonard shares why the people you meet out bush can be just as memorable as the places themselves.

And The Diesel Engines That Built Reputations

V8 power, serious towing ability and proven off-road chops. There’s a reason the LandCruiser 200 Series still commands serious money. Here’s everything you need to know about this Aussie 4WD favourite.

Beach driving, camping and plenty to explore, all without catching a ferry. Here’s what to know before pointing your 4X4 towards Bribie Island.

There’s no one perfect 4X4, and no one right way to build one. Josh Leonard reflects on the lesson that shaped the way he sees the 4X4 community: be curious before being critical.

Beach driving, soft sand, turquoise water and a night camped behind the dunes. Here’s how to turn Double Island Point and Teewah Beach into the ultimate overnight 4WD adventure.

Heading out for a beach run? Before you hit the sand, check the permits, access rules, vehicle requirements and closures that could affect your trip.

After seven years of waiting, the Cybertruck dream is over for Australia. Tesla has ditched right-hand drive plans, leaving us wondering: did we ever really want it anyway?

The Chery Stockman is already turning heads as Australia's first diesel plug-in hybrid ute, and now it's getting the accessories to match. IRONMAN 4X4 has confirmed a full range of touring and off-road gear, from bull bars and canopies to suspension and GVM upgrades.

Modern 4WDs can conquer terrain that would've stopped older vehicles in their tracks, but they've also become far more complex. From common rail diesels to traction control and electric drivetrains, we explore whether today's technology is making our 4WDs better or simply harder to understand and repair.

The Toyota LandCruiser 80 Series is an Aussie 4WD legend, and decades after production ended, good examples are still highly sought after. From the 1HZ and 1HD turbo-diesels to the punchy 1FZ-FE petrol, we break down the engines, common problems, buying checks and worthwhile mods that make the 80 Series such a capable tourer.