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Next-gen T7 Ford Ranger on the way

9 September 2021 Robert Pepper

Ford has released a video about what they call NextGenRanger on the new T7 platform. The current Ranger is on the T6 platform and was first released in 2011, working through PX, PX2 and current PX3 versions. So the T7 is a new design, but how new we don’t know…but it won’t be long to […]

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19,000 electric Atlis utes are coming to Australia

4 September 2021 Robert Pepper

Atlis Motor Vehicles is a USA-based startup dedicated to creating a range of fully-electric, ulitity, working vehicles. The specs are impressive – indiviudal wheel drive (IWD), four-wheel-steer, independent air suspension with 300mm+ of ground clearance, 447kW /1627Nm motor, GVM of around 9000kg, towing of 16,000kg (gooseneck), range of up to 800km and a 0-100% recharge […]

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5 Transmission Windup Myths (transfer case bind)

28 August 2021 Robert Pepper

Transmission windup, also known as transfer case bind, has been around since the first ever 4X4, but it’s often misunderstood. Here’s four myths: 1.You need to drive quite a long way before you get windup No, you can get windup even by driving a few metres. Just go full lock and turn on a high-traction […]

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You can now run 18″ wheels on your L663 Defender D300 and P400

26 August 2021 Robert Pepper

Land Rover make some immensely capable 4X4s, but ever since the new generation kicked off with the Discovery 3 in 2005 the company has, sadly, fitted low-profile tyres to its vehicles which look good outside an urban cafe but compromise offroad capability and are prone to damage in the bush. And the new Defender L663 […]

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What the South African LC300 specs mean for Australia – towing, suspension, differentials and more

25 August 2021 Robert Pepper

One of my readers has sent me the South Africa specs for the LC300, and there’s a few interesting nuggets of information for Australians. LC300 Differentials There are several differential types for the LC300. All vehicles will get Toyota’s excellent brake traction control system, but in addition there is: Front and rear cross-axle differential locks […]

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Amid the chip shortage – should you buy an LC200, sell yours, wait for the LC300 or what?

23 August 2021 Robert Pepper

The world is in turmoil right now, and it’s hard to know what’s happening next week let alone next month. And the arrival of the LC300 is just adding to the uncertainity. I can’t predict the future, but I have driven the LC300 so have an idea of what it’s like, and I’m keeping an […]

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Guess these 9 Australian 4X4 touring locations

19 August 2021 Robert Pepper

Microsoft Flight Simulator now has graphic rendering of the entire world…so I thought I’d fly it over a few 4×4 touring locations in Australia. Can you pick which they are? There’s jump links in the video description. And if you’re into car racing, here’s one flying over some Aussie racetracks:

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Toyota Landcruiser LC300 2022 – first drive, specs, explanations

12 August 2021 Robert Pepper

In May 2021 I was one of the first people outside of Toyota to drive the new Toyota MY2022 Landcruiser LC300. The video below is my drive impression, information gleaned from conversations with engineers, and a summary of what’s out in the public domain with explanations of how various systems work. And because there’s lots […]

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LC300 pricing and more specs revealed

4 August 2021 Robert Pepper

Toyota has released pricing and more specs for the LC300: Here’s the range and pricing, exclusive of on-road costs: GX: $89,990 – centre diff lock, brake traction controlGXL: $101,790 – centre diff lock, brake traction control, MTS (Multi Terrain Select, Toyota’s adaptive terrain system)VX: $113,990 – centre diff lock, brake traction control, MTSSAHARA: $131,190 – […]

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Toyota LC70 Special Edition 70th Edition

1 August 2021 Robert Pepper

Toyota Australia are releasing a special-edition LC70 to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Landcruiser. It’ll have a coil rear end, the twin-turbo V8 from the outgoing LC200 with its 6-speed automatic, properly calibrated electronics and a real glovebox. Only kidding! The basic mechanical package is the same as always, but there’s minor interior and […]

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