Outdoor 4x4-Dumbing Down -02'nd December 2004- “Dumbing Down” is a phrase becoming very commonly used these days in automotive circles world over....Read More..>>

Toyota Hilux – A True Legend -25th October 2004- The Toyota Hilux has, over the years, become a common household name throughout the world. The model has become synonymous with such words as rugged...Read More..>>

Outdoor 4x4-Off road biased 4x4 Suspension -26th September 2004- Today's 4x4's (I prefer to call them less capable 4x4's in the guise of Sports Utility Vehicles) are becoming more and more on road biased than their original cousins (the real 4x4's)...Read More..>>

Outdoor 4x4 - GPS Equipment -31st August 2004- GPS’s (Global Position Satellite) was originally developed for military use by the US Defence Department. However, since then... Read More..>>

Outdoor 4x4- How to Winch -8th September 2004- A famous veteran off roader here once said, "a winch can be like a lifeboat to a drowning man." Whilst this is very true, there is plenty...Read More..>>

Outdoor 4x4 - Snatching -2'nd August 2004- Through years of off roading, one thing I have experienced is that in 90% of the time when your 4x4 is stuck, the use of a winch will not be necessary....Read More..>>

Outdoor 4x4 - Getting out of trouble -23rd May 2004- In a situation when you are either stuck in sand, mud, water or any other predicament, always think very carefully and think your way out. Panicking or trying to be macho by showing off your vehicle's power will only make matters worse for you...Read More..>>

Outdoor 4x4 - Driving Through Water -17th May 2004- I live in Southern Africa (since very small) and my one great passion has been motoring. Motor racing, (especially off-road motor racing) and off road 4x4 adventuring has been the area of motoring that has attracted me the most. With the vast land areas available here (lot like the outback in Australia), My wife and I pack up our faithful 4x4 (more affectionately known as Pietrie) and travel into the bush every opportunity we get...Read More..>>