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…
The little things count. Sometimes a car is changed, you look at it and think "that's better" but you can't pin down exactly what changed or how. In that case it's probably tiny little changes that you don't notice invidually, but…
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,…
Back in the day when print and paper ruled the world there was a simple supply chain. Your media company created words and images, then used printers, distributors, newsagents and other outlets to deliver magazines to readers.
All those parts…
Driving is a massively complex task, especially a manual. Even to get into a car and pull away requires a lot of knowledge and skill; how to sit correctly in the car, insert a key (or press a button) to start the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Microsoft Flight Simulator now has graphic rendering of the entire world...so I thought I'd fly it over a few 4x4 touring locations in Australia. Can you pick which they are? There's jump links in the video description.
And if you're into…