Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 426 i Just 4x4s, Caravans & Campers

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-news/projecta-intelli-charge-battery-managers-unveiled Projecta has introduced its latest INTELLI-CHARGE Automatic Battery Managers, the HDBM35 and HDBM150, engineered to deliver efficient maintenance, testing, and charging for 12V and 24V batteries across various chemistries. These new models cater to both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts, offering customizable charging profiles designed to suit different battery types such as Lead Acid, Lithium, AGM, and Gel. This flexibility ensures that each battery receives the precise charge it needs, enhancing overall performance and longevity. In addition to their advanced charging capabilities, the HDBM35 and HDBM150 are equipped with comprehensive testing and diagnostic features. These allow users to evaluate alternator health, monitor voltage levels, and verify the proper functioning of vehicle electrical systems. With output capabilities of 35A and 150A respectively, these models are ideal for handling the power…

Nissan is collaborating with Radi-Cool in trialling a new automotive paint that could be a game changer for Aussie cars. This new formulation aims to lower a vehicle’s ambient cabin temperature and reduce the energy usage of the air-conditioning system, making it particularly beneficial for Australia’s scorching summers and EV battery life. THE HEAT OF AUSTRALIAN SUMMERS Many parts of Australia average temperatures from 30°C to 40°C, with some regions, like parts of Western Australia, experiencing temperatures that exceed 45°C – albeit there are not many EVs outside major cities. However, inside a parked car, the situation can become even more intense. On a typical summer day, the cabin temperature of a vehicle can quickly soar to between 60°C and 70°C within minutes, posing significant discomfort and even health risks,…

https://www.just4x4s.com.au/news-and-reviews/ford-unveils-raptor-t1-for-2025-dakar/1017401 After finishing this year’s Dakar with a pair of Rangers in the T1+ 4x4 class, Ford will be returning to the ultimate off-road rally in 2025 with a new contender – the new Ranger Raptor-inspired ‘Raptor T1+’. Developed by Ford Performance, M-Sport and their competition partners, the Raptor T1+ made its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, followed by its first race at the Baja Hungary in August. The Raptor T1+ applies what Ford learned with the Ranger T1+, with the key change being a switch from the twin-turbo 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 to the 5.0-litre Coyote V8. Used in the Mustang and F-150 Raptor production vehicles, the V8 is mid-mounted in the Raptor T1+ and has been modified for Dakar, with a bespoke dry…

The automotive landscape is changing and most carmakers are changing with it. If you want evidence of that, look no further than Toyota, who are ditching the V8 in the evergreen LandCruiser 70 Series and committing to an all-hybrid future. Others are abandoning petrol power entirely to go all-electric. RAM Trucks aren’t quite on board with electrification, but they are making changes, with the RAM 1500 TRX ‘Final Edition’ to mark the end of an era. As is apparent by the name, the TRX Final Edition will be the last TRX, but it’ll also be the last RAM pickup to be offered with the supercharged 6.2-litre HEMI V8. After the 2025 model year, the naturally-aspirated 5.7-litre HEMI will join it on the retirement list, replaced by a twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline…

https://www.just4x4s.com.au/news-and-reviews/toyota-axes-v8-for-landcruiser-70-series/1017402 After months of speculation and a pause on orders that’s run for more than two years, Toyota has finally confirmed they will no longer offer the 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8 in the LandCruiser 70 Series. According to Toyota Australia, “changing regulations and community expectations” are behind the decision, but they say its loss will be offset by the imminent availability of a five-speed manual transmission for 70 Series ‘Cruisers with the 1GD 2.8-litre four-cylinder engine. Production of GX and Workmate grade utes, wagons and Troopcarriers with the 1VD-FTV V8 will end in September, ahead of local deliveries before the end of this year, but 79 Series GXL single and dual cab V8 utes will be built into 2025. While not committing to meeting all of the existing pre-orders for the…