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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 Ute or 4WD in the driveway over the sports car, he has traveled pretty much everywhere in Australia and when he is bored goes for a drive. He is most at home sitting in a Ute listening to the diesel rumble and driving somewhere there are few people.
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Next-Generation Ford Ranger specifications

March 26, 2022 Rob Fraser

Australian specifications of the Next-Gen Ford Ranger have been confirmed, with the highlights being the new-to-Ranger optional […]

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Volkswagen Amarok Alpine and Alpine Plus raise the game

March 9, 2022 Rob Fraser

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Alpine and Alpine Plus off-road packages in collaboration with premium partner Seikel, further lifting the rough terrain performance […]

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Isuzu D-MAX LS-M Crew Cab 4WD Ute 2022 Review

March 8, 2022 Rob Fraser

Isuzu D-MAX LS-M 4WD Crew Cab Ute – Like many Utes the Isuzu D-MAX has a wide range to choose from. The D-MAX LS-M has proved to be extremely popular. […]

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Next-Gen Ranger Raptor off-road performance

February 25, 2022 Rob Fraser

The Next-Generation Ford Ranger Raptor has arrived. Designed and engineered to dominate in the desert, master the mountains and rule everywhere in between, […]

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Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ Crew Cab 4WD Ute 2022 Review

February 5, 2022 Rob Fraser

Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ – I’ve just spent a couple of weeks in the latest Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ 4WD Crew Cab Ute. Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ is priced from only $61,900 […]

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Ford Ranger FX4 MAX 4WD UTE 2021 Review

December 10, 2021 Rob Fraser

Ford FX4 Max sits just under the Raptor and is aimed at the recreational 4WD market as well as those that may need to use the Ute for work. […]

22MY Isuzu D-MAX 4x4 X-TERRAIN Obsidian Grey mica.
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Isuzu updates the D-MAX range for 2022

November 26, 2021 Rob Fraser

Isuzu’s updated 2022 Isuzu D-MAX 1-tonne Ute range has officially arrived, welcoming a host of updates and refinements based on feedback over the past year. […]

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Brand-New Mazda BT-50 expands its offering to a wider range of ute buyers.

November 21, 2021 Rob Fraser

Mazda BT-50 – Mazda has revealed a new entry point to the Brand-New Mazda BT-50 range, announcing pricing for 2022 model updates.  With ample stock headed for Australia, a new powertrain and two new grades, […]

5 star ANCAP safety rating for all GWM Ute dual cab utilities
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GWM Ute dual cab utilities get an ANCAP five star rating

November 12, 2021 Rob Fraser

GWM Ute dual cab utilities built from 1 August 2021 have received from ANCAP SAFETY a 5 star ANCAP safety rating. […]

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LDV T60 MAX 4WD Dual Cab Ute 2021 launch Review

November 10, 2021 Rob Fraser

LDV T60 Max – LDV has launched their new T60 MAX Dual Cab Ute following on from the initial launch in 2017. Since then they have slowly carved a following […]

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