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Most 4x4 vehicles are designed with the capability to crawl over tricky obstacles at a tortoise’s pace. But then there are the hares. The 2021 RAM 1500 TRX is the world’s fastest mass-production “super truck”. A natural successor to the RAM SRT-10 of 2004, the flagship of the company’s new DT-series is rumoured to reach Australian shores around mid-2021 through the official importer and remanufacturer, American Special Vehicles. Here, we're comparing the eagerly anticipated TRX with …

When it comes to truck exhaust, few do it with the quality and expertise of Borla and Walkinshaw. Borla, the American staple and Walkinshaw, the Australian favourite, the two names are highly respected in the racing world and known for delivering the highest-quality exhaust. Here's everything you need to know about the two leaders in exhaust manufacturing.The History of Borla Alex and Alyse Borla founded their company in 1978. Alex was born in Romania, where he lived his early childhood with his …

The results are in: ute and truck sales continue to climb as demand in Australia reaches an all-time high. As we haven’t been able to travel the past few years due to Coronavirus, many Aussies have cashed in on the savings they would’ve otherwise spent on holidays, instead purchasing new trucks or utes.With the industry continuously growing, there’s a lot of choice for the latest trucks entering the domestic market. Here’s a shortlist of 8 of the best ute and truck brands in Australia, ready to …

Big ruts, boggy mud, deep sand. Australia is rich with treacherous terrain waiting to halt the progress of a 4x4 vehicle. Yet for many off-road enthusiasts, getting stuck is half the fun – and proof they are genuinely challenging both their driving skills and their vehicle's capabilities. Treads and a snatch strap will work in plenty of instances, but for the most serious off-roading – and most difficult extractions – an electric winch system is a must-have accessory. Think of …

American David MacNeil was already working in the automotive industry in the 1980s, when a break to the UK reinforced his view that car floor mats back home lacked sufficient quality – especially for luxury vehicles. He was in a job that gave him the perfect perspective: vice president of sales for AMG (before the performance company was fully integrated into Mercedes-Benz). With his entrepreneurial spirit kindled, MacNeil re-mortgaged his house in 1989 to finance a new company that wo …

Upfitter is proud to announce the partnership with The Australian Partners of Defence (APOD). APOD is a group dedicated to supporting veterans and their families time and money in appreciation of the sacrifices they have made by aggregating deals from some of Australia's leading retailers. APOD was established in 2012 and has become a significant player in the Australian defence industry, providing a wide range of products and services to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and other government a …

APOD - the Official Veterans Recognition Platform providing savings to defence families.In 2012 whilst her husband was deployed overseas with the Army, Ms Rebecca Waller identified a need that more needed to be done to recognise and reward those who have and were serving from the business community. Importantly, this also included the nuclear family as Rebecca had lived the experience that when one person serves, the whole family serves.From this, Australian Partners of Defence (APOD) was establ …