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Opinion: Don’t blame local council for banning 4x4 vehicles

Ballina Council plans to restrict the use of 4x4 vehicles on its spectacular beaches, and it’s hard to blame them

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Solar panels versus generators

What should you pack on your next camping trip: Solar panels, generators, or both?

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How to avoid expensive caravan parks

Give pricey caravan parks the flick

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2024 Toyota Prado: What we can expect of the new wagon

What we know so far about the 2024 Prado

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What to do if a bug flies in your ear

An unexpected visitor leaves Ron bug-eared

Tank 300 hybrid
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Opinion: Is diesel doomed?

It’s a hybrid future in the automotive world

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Opinion: Towing cross country? Learn the basics first

If you plan on towing cross country, then it’s best to learn the basics first

Manual transmissions are endangered
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Opinion: Manual gearboxes for 4x4s are on the endangered list

It has become an automatic choice for nearly all new-car buyers

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Opinion: Go out and seek a river source

Seeking the source of a river is an enthralling 4x4 hobby.

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Opinion: Trickle charge could slow EV progress

Slow charging is a big issue facing the rollout of electric vehicles

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OPINION: All the gear and no idea

Having a sat-phone doesn’t automatically make you prepared for remote-area travel

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OPINION: Diesel fuel will be available in Australia for a long time

Change is coming, but diesel fuel will remain for the foreseeable future

Don't pollute!
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OPINION: Don’t pollute in the scrub … or anywhere for that matter

Lucky lizard lives another day, but many aren't as lucky

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OPINION: Tundra could be a sales winner in Australia

There’s nothing cold about the Tundra

First-aid kit
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OPINION: Always improve your first-aid skills

First-aid equipment and treatment is constantly evolving, and it pays to stay up to date

Hilux and Ranger
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OPINION: Part-time 4x4 doesn’t cut the mustard anymore

Part-time 4x4 doesn’t cut it these days if you want the best

Toyota LandCruiser 300
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Should Toyota bring the petrol-powered 300 Series to Australia?

The petrol-powered 300 sold overseas makes a compelling argument for performance-oriented buyers

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Australia’s permit system needs an overhaul

Have you applied for a permit in Australia recently? Ron reckons it's bureaucracy gone mad

Ford Ranger Wildtrak
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Used 2011-2022 Ford Ranger buyers' guide

Love to buy a new-generation Ranger but can’t afford it, or afford the wait?

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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: New-gen turbo-petrol engine proves times are changing

Ford’s upcoming performance-oriented Ranger Raptor’s relatively small petrol V6 is a sign that change is afoot

Common-rail diesel tech
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Common-rail diesel technology: multiple injection systems

Analysing the effects of multiple injection technology in a common-rail diesel engine

Petrol vs EV
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Why the federal election result matters to car companies

The recent election result would have - no doubt - had local auto executives sit up and take notice

Land Rover History
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Legendary Land Rover tales

Ron Moon recalls the grandiose feats of the original Land Rover

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Top tips for outback trips

Expert tips on outback travel, from an experienced adventurer