It may be hard to believe, but auxiliary driving lights were once standard accessories on most vehicles. At a time when 35 – 40 Watt headlamps were at the absolute limit of factory-installed lighting, and before street lights and freeway lighting were staples of infrastructure, drivers regularly relied on downward-pointed spotlights and curb lights to avoid overgrown ditches and other roadside obstacles.
If you’re looking to increase your Nissan’s engine performance, you probably have about a thousand questions. You also might think that increasing the performance is an expensive and tedious task. While it very well might be, there are quite a few ways to go about the process, and some of them aren’t as expensive and tedious as you may imagine. You don’t even have to be THAT car-savvy or even take your Nissan to a mechanic. Either way, it’s important you understand your engine first, then know what your options are.
If you’re looking to take your Amarok or Tiguan on a trip around the outback, you’ll probably want to make sure you have everything you need to last at least a few days. While both the Tiguan and Amarok are spacious vehicles, fitting all of the items and equipment you need in them can be a hassle, especially if you’re not travelling alone. Storing items inside the cabin is a viable option, but not a safe one, especially if those items are sharp and have lots of pointy parts. For that reason, lots of people decide to install roof racks. Roof racks are invaluable accessories that make your vehicle much more versatile, safer and more comfortable to ride in when hauling lots of equipment. You can buy VW accessories online or in local dealerships suitable for your model and make.
Ford’s F-Series trucks have enjoyed blistering sales, and the trucks remain the best sellers in every category as of 2022. Eight decades of constant refinement have brought us hundreds of models, and the current F-150 trucks are breaking all records. Now in its 13th generation, the F-150 boasts dozens of trim levels, cab styles and engines in varying tune, with the Raptor sitting highest up.
Almost one in five new vehicle sales are utes, and a bigger chunk of that is Toyota Hiluxes, The Hilux has outpaced every other ute for quite some time, owing to leading reliability, pokey engines, and go-anywhere usability. The nameplate has been a staple in the Aussie market for over 5 decades, and is a buyer’s favourite. Both petrol and diesel versions, with 2 or 4WD have made their mark throughout the years, culminating in the current 4×4 Hilux Rugged X with a 2.8-litre turbodiesel and over 200 bhp.
There are many different reasons why someone would want to upgrade their stock exhaust system with an aftermarket one. Improved performance, durability and reduced fuel consumption are just some of these reasons. But you can’t just get any aftermarket exhaust system and expect it to perform better than your stock one. You need to get specialised 4×4 performance exhaust systems that are built using high-quality materials and cutting-edge technology, especially if you want to traverse through the rugged Australian terrains with confidence. That being said, here’s what you need to know before you start looking.
