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    Articles by Marcus Craft

    Marcus Craft

    Marcus Craft

    Contributing Journalist

    Raised by dingoes and, later, nuns, Marcus (aka ‘Crafty’) had his first taste of adventure as a cheeky toddler on family 4WD trips to secret fishing spots near Bundaberg, Queensland. He has since worked as a journalist for more than 20 years in Australia, London and Cape Town and has been an automotive journalist for 18 years.

    This bloke has driven and camped throughout much of Australia – for work and play – and has written yarns for pretty much every mag you can think of.

    The former editor of 4X4 Australia magazine, Marcus is one of the country’s most respected vehicle reviewers and off-road adventure travel writers.

    Are wheel spacers legal in Australia?

    15 hours by Marcus Craft

    Lexus GX550 2025 review: Overtrail - Off-road test

    3 January 2025 by Marcus Craft
    The 2025 Lexus GX550 Overtrail is the off-road hero of the new three-variant GX line-up. It’s a large luxury 4WD wagon with a V6 engine, it’s based on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series platform, which the all-new Prado shares so, even though the GX550 has a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and...Read more

    Should a ute or 4WD be used as a family car? The Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X are some of the best sellers in Australia, but do they work as a dual-purpose vehicle? Here's the verdict | Opinion

    30 December 2024 by Marcus Craft

    They sell and sell and sell, they’re so popular they’re ubiquitous on...Read more

    Most overlooked 4WD: This is why the 2025 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport should be at the top of your four-wheel drive shopping list with the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado | Opinion

    23 December 2024 by Marcus Craft

    The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has always been a quiet achiever in a...Read more

    Ford Ranger 2025 review: Raptor - Off-road test

    21 December 2024 by Marcus Craft
    The Raptor is the Ford Ranger line-up’s high-end, high-performance ute that everyone knows about – but this version has a V6 engine, an upgraded suspension set-up and drive modes aimed at making it a built-for-purpose adventure machine. But while it’s great for high-speed off-road shenanigans, does...Read more

    Why are beadlock tyres illegal in Australia?

    18 December 2024 by Marcus Craft

    Why are beadlocks illegal in Australia?

    Beadlock...Read more

    Is it illegal to drive a car registered to a deceased person?

    9 December 2024 by Marcus Craft

    Is it illegal to drive a car registered to a deceased person?

    The...Read more

    Is it illegal to flash your headlights to warn of police?

    6 December 2024 by Marcus Craft

    Is it illegal to flash your headlights to warn of police?

    It...Read more

    Ford F-150 2025 review: Lariat LWB

    25 November 2024 by Marcus Craft
    US utes are becoming increasingly popular in Australia. And the Ford F-150 Lariat long wheelbase – the top dog in the F-150 line-up – is the latest arrival in America’s full-size pick-up invasion of Australia. If you’re considering a US ute like the Ram , Chevrolet Silverado or even the upcoming...Read more

    Mitsubishi Outlander 2025 review: Plug-in Hybrid EV GSR

    10 November 2024 by Marcus Craft
    At this point in history, hybrid vehicles are your best bet if you want to feel good about trying to save the world while actually enjoying daily driving duties and avoiding any (real or imagined) driving-range anxiety you may experience in a full EV. A hybrid vehicle – i.e. one with a traditional...Read more

    Who gets the fine if a passenger's not wearing a seatbelt?

    4 November 2024 by Marcus Craft

    Q: Who gets the fine if a passenger is not wearing a seatbelt?

    A...Read more

    The best All Terrain tyre options for your 4WD

    31 October 2024 by Marcus Craft

    All-terrain (AT) tyres are tyres designed to cope with everyday driving...Read more

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2025 review: GSR - Off-road test

    12 October 2024 by Marcus Craft
    The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GSR is the top-spec wagon in an updated line-up. The next-gen performance-enhanced Pajero Sport is expected here in 2025 but, in the meantime, Mitsubishi looks determined to squeeze the last bit of sales juice out of the current line-up as the entire range has now...Read more

    Ford Ranger 2025 review: Tremor - Off-road test

    6 October 2024 by Marcus Craft
    The Ford Ranger has been in a back-and-forth top-selling tussle with the Toyota HiLux for a few years now In Australia. The Ranger line-up is already an extensive one but Ford has now added the limited-edition Tremor to its ute ranks. Only 1150 Tremors are being sold in Australia and the vehicle is...Read more

    Can you avoid paying stamp duty on a car?

    3 October 2024 by Marcus Craft

    What is stamp duty?

    So, what is...Read more

    Jeep Wrangler 2025 review: Rubicon - off-road test

    18 September 2024 by Marcus Craft
    The two-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon exists for a very specific reason: to have a lot of fun off-roading on terrain few other standard 4WDs are able to tackle. Along with vehicles such as Suzuki’s Jimny and Toyota’s LandCruiser 70 Series, the short-wheelbase Rubicon exists within a thin market niche...Read more

    Who is allowed to use a T3 lane without restriction?

    5 September 2024 by Marcus Craft

    Have you ever been cruising along the road, minding your own business,...Read more

    Nissan Patrol 2025 review: Ti-L - Off-road test

    1 September 2024 by Marcus Craft
    The Nissan Patrol has copped flak in recent years because it hasn’t kept pace with its rivals in terms of modernity, specifically its in-cabin look, design and multimedia systems. The new Y63 Nissan Patrol is due to go on sale in Australia before the end of 2025, but in the meantime, Nissan has...Read more

    Car trailer dimensions in Australia explained

    16 August 2024 by Marcus Craft

    If you’ve ever had to transport a car – either yours or someone else’s...Read more

    Single car garage dimensions - What is the standard one car garage size?

    16 August 2024 by Marcus Craft

    What are the standard single car garage dimensions in Australia...Read more

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