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.

4WD Utes

Isuzu D MAX SX 4WD Work Utes Review

July 20, 2021 Rob Fraser

With the continuing popularity of Dual Cab 4WD Utes, especially top spec models like the Isuzu X Terrain and Toyota HiLux Rugged X the humble origins of the Ute can be often overlooked. […]

Nissan Navara Pro 4X Warrior front off road

Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior by Premcar launching September 1

July 15, 2021 Rob Fraser

Australia is set to welcome a new Warrior, with the Navara PRO-4X Warrior to arrive in Nissan dealerships nationally from September 1. Development and testing is now complete on the locally developed Navara […]

Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior by Premcar revealed

July 1, 2021 Rob Fraser

Nissan has today revealed the new Navara PRO-4X Warrior by Premcar, with the locally developed and tested dual-cab ute to write a new chapter in the Warrior story. […]

Nissan Navara PRO 4X WARRIOR rear water 1

Nissan and Premcar Navara Warrior coming soon

June 21, 2021 Rob Fraser

The new and exclusive flagship model in the Navara range will be based on the rugged PRO-4X, with that vehicle’s impressive capability further enhanced by the team at Premcar, one of Australia’s leading automotive engineering and manufacturing companies. […]

2021 Musso 4x4 dual cab Ute with a striking new front end design, new wheel designs and rear LED lighting.

SsangYong Musso updates its style and features for MY21

June 16, 2021 Rob Fraser

SsangYong Australia has released some styling upgrades to 2021 Musso 4×4 dual cab Ute with a striking new front end design and new wheel designs. […]

Mark Doody Premcar Principal Engineer Body Systems 1

Premcar Warrior world’s toughest Navara

June 15, 2021 Rob Fraser

Australia’s world-class automotive engineering and vehicle manufacturing industry is thriving in Victoria, with high-quality projects like Nissan and Premcar’s Warrior program driving a new skills boom in the state. […]

Isuzu UTE Leading Customer Satisfaction

June 12, 2021 Rob Fraser

Isuzu UTE Australia has not only taken out the 2020 Car Manufacturer of the Year Award, but has solidified their place as the ‘Best of the Best’. […]

Ford Ranger FX4 4WD Ute 2021 Review

May 23, 2021 Rob Fraser

Ford has reintroduced the Ranger FX4 that sits between the 4×4 XLT and FX4 Max models and adds a level of style enhancements externally and some extra features inside and is available only as a dual cab 4WD. […]

2020 Toyota HiLux Rogue - motorised roller cover.

Toyota Australia Announces Recall and Customer Service Exercise for Hilux Vehicles Due To Roller Cover

May 23, 2021 Rob Fraser

Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a Customer Service Exercise (CSE) or Safety Recall Campaign involving the accessory Roller Cover of HiLux Rogue vehicles. […]

Ford Ranger Raptor X combines performance and style and Ford Ranger FX4 makes comeback

April 29, 2021 Rob Fraser

Ford Australia has announced the introduction of the head-turning Ranger Raptor X, as well as the return of the popular Ford Ranger FX4. […]

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