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4WD Wheels News

4wd Rolls On Top Of Woman At The Beach

Monday January 19, 2009
A 23-YEAR-OLD Sydney woman remains in critical condition in John Hunter Hospital after the four-wheel-drive her fiance was driving on the Stockton sand dunes on Saturday rolled on top of her. Gemma Heap, of Narraweena on Sydney's northern beaches, was airlifted by Westpac Rescue Helicopter with internal injuries after the accident. On October 25, a Raymond Terrace teenager, Tayla Wilcox, was critically injured when she fell from the back of a ute she was travelling in with four other youths at Birubi Beach.

On The Wagon

Friday December 12, 2008
More a car than a traditional 4WD, this beefier Subaru can take you places a normal wagon wouldn't dare.

Luxury And Bulldust

Friday October 17, 2008
This $200,000 penthouse on wheels has criss-crossed the outback, redefining where a caravan can go.

Little Brother's Hard Road

Friday September 12, 2008
There are plenty of model options for the X3 4WD.

View From A Safe Place

Friday August 22, 2008
Whether you want a used 4WD for off-road or city driving, always check what lies beneath.

Jeep Cherokee Sport Crd

Saturday June 21, 2008
It's off the beaten track that this muscular 4WD shows its true worth, reports Cameron McGavin.

Hot Wheels

Sunday May 25, 2008
The experts have spoken: be it green, mean or the dream machine, these are the cars that any man worth his salt would want parked in the garage. .

Renault Scenic 2001-05

Saturday May 24, 2008
WHEN Renault relaunched in Australia in May 2001, it was the Scenic compact people-mover and its 4WD offshoot, the RX4, that were regarded as the big sales opportunities.

Audi Q7 4.2 Tdi

Saturday March 8, 2008
The latest Audi is a top-shelf proposition in the diesel 4WD galaxy, writes Cameron McGavin.

Daktari Safari Reveals A Beast

Wednesday March 5, 2008
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 The price From $48,990. Seven-seat option adds $2000. Vital statistics 2.4-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel (90 kW/360 Nm), six-speed manual, full-time 4WD with low-range gears.

Finding The X-factor

Wednesday January 9, 2008
A closer look sorts out the best compact 4WD, writes Bill McKinnon.

Come In, Kluger

Saturday October 27, 2007
ROAD TEST: Toyota's Kluger KX-S is the front-wheel-drive for a city slicker's 4WD experience, says Cameron McGavin.

Subaru Is A Safe Bet

Friday October 26, 2007
It may lack sex appeal but the Forester is still a low-risk, high-performance 4WD.

All Terrain Just Got A Little Cheaper

Friday August 31, 2007
Increased competition and weak sales have prompted Land Rover to add free on-road costs to its 4.0-litre V6 petrol Discovery 3 SE automatic 4WD wagon - saving $6210.

Looks And Power

Saturday February 10, 2007
ROAD TEST: The Mazda CX-7 makes a sporty 4WD. By Cameron McGavin.

Witness Tells Of Seeing Killing

Thursday January 18, 2007
SMOKE was coming from the rear wheels of a 4WD Nissan Patrol and it was revving hard moments before the driver ploughed into and killed 27-year-old Darren McWhinney, it was alleged yesterday.

Visit The World Of Wheels

Saturday October 28, 2006
Spring means motor show time in Sydney and BRENT DAVISON went for a look to see what's here and what's coming.

Welcome To The Party

Saturday October 14, 2006
It's better late than never for Holden's new mid-sized 4WD, writes BILL McKINNON.

Autobiography - Mitsubishi Pajero Io 1999-2003

Saturday September 2, 2006
THE compact Pajero iO off-roader arrived here in March 1999. The first part of its name tried to capitalise on a famous 4WD badge; the second part was Italian for "me" and pronounced ee-oh.

You Want To Go Where?

Friday April 21, 2006
A luxury 4WD Mercedes can't go bush unless you pay extra. BILL McKINNON reports.