Articles by Rob Fraser

About Rob Fraser

Rob first learned to drive on the farm in a left hand drive WW11 Jeep when he was 11, many years ago. He has maintained a strong interest in the industry ever since and was hooked on 4WDriving way back then. Often known for taking the 4WD in the driveway over the sports car, he has travelled pretty much everywhere in Australia and when he is bored goes for a drive.

RAM 1500 Warlock V8 4WD Crew Cab Ute 2021 Review

January 10, 2021 Rob Fraser

RAM 1500 Warlock is part of the continuation of RAM Trucks successful introduction into Australia. Launched in July 2020, the Warlock, […]

2020 Merry Christmas to all our readers

December 23, 2020 Rob Fraser

THIS FESTIVE SEASON, NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO OR WHERE YOU END UP, I WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE, PROSPEROUS AND JOYOUS NEW YEAR.
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Volkswagen’s first allocation of Walkinshaw-produced Amarok W580S sells out in minutes

December 4, 2020 Rob Fraser

The first allocation of W-Series Amarok, a collaboration with legendary Australian hot rod tuning house, Walkinshaw, sell out in just minutes. With sales of the Amarok W580S scheduled to commence from midday, by 12:05pm all 30 […]

GWM Ute, newly designed and engineered from the ground-up.

All-New GWM Ute Full line up, specifications and pricing

November 28, 2020 Rob Fraser

Newly designed and engineered from the ground-up, the GWM Ute has been conceived to break the mould of conventional Dual Cab utilities with a combination of style, safety, comfort, capability and value that Australian ute buyers will find hard to ignore. […]

2021 Nissan Navara Update 1 Pro 4x front qtr

Nissan Updates the Navara with a mid model life makeover

November 5, 2020 Rob Fraser

Nissan has today unveiled the new Nissan Navara, a vehicle that delivers an enhanced level of safety, comfort and driving pleasure, while continuing to bring durability, reliability and versatility. […]

Jeep Gladiator 3 Star ANCAP Safety rating

October 16, 2020 Rob Fraser

Australasia’s independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has today announced a 3 star safety rating for niche utility vehicle, the Jeep Gladiator, following testing of its partner model, the Jeep Wrangler, last year. We […]

Amarok W580 Walkinshaw GT Spec Ute

October 16, 2020 Rob Fraser

Amarok W580 GT – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia has today unveiled the fruits of its top secret development partnership with legendary hot rod tuning house, Walkinshaw […]

Isuzu D-MAX 21MY 4x4 X-TERRAIN Crew Cab Ute Volcanic Amber Metallic (3)

Isuzu D-MAX X-TERRAIN 4WD Dual Cab Ute 2020 Review

October 12, 2020 Rob Fraser

Isuzu recently launched the all new X-Terrain that replaced the LS-T in the model range. Well it’s actually a little more upmarket than the LS-T to account for the increased demand for dual cab Utes with more features. […]

Jeep Gladiator Overland 4WD Dual Cab Ute 2020 Review

September 20, 2020 Rob Fraser

Jeep Gladiator, has there been a more anticipated launch than this one. Jeep aficionados have been asking for a Jeep Ute for quite a while. […]

Ford Ranger FX4 MAX Available late 2020

September 18, 2020 Rob Fraser

The first ever Ford Ranger FX4 MAX will make its Australian debut in late 2020, delivering customers a new factory-built, fully warranted Ranger with extended off-road capabilities […]

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