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The 4WD Podcast episodes

March 26 #138 - Dirty Fuel, Empty Servos and the Death of the Diesel 4WD?
This week we go deeper on Australia's fuel crisis; what's actually causing it, why we only have 34 days of diesel in reserve (and why that number is worse than it sounds), and what it all means if you're a 4WDer planning a remote trip right now.

We also get into dirty fuel, the government lowering fuel standards, and whether the crisis is finally making the case for hybrid and electric 4WDs.

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Music by The Southern River Band.

Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World!
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58 min
March 23 4WD SHORTY | The perfect camping pillow
Toyota have been pulled up for their 2026 Hilux ad that showed a bunch of dogs untethered in the back of the Hilux. The Ad Standards Community Panel found that the ad breached provisions relating to health and safety... Toyota have confirmed they will be changing the ad.

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Music by The Southern River Band.

Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World!
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5 min
March 19 #137 - Has the Wave Gone? Fuel Hoarders and Panic Buyers
Today: fuel hoarders, panic buyers and have Australians lost the wave culture that used to define us?

Füll+ - Out now in Coles Supermarkets.

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Music by The Southern River Band.

Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World!
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49 min
March 12 #136 - Bunnings Warehouse expanding, solo rooftop tents & Gunbarrel Highway
Bunnings Warehouse are making a move into the auto market to try and take on Supercheap Auto, Autoline and potentially even ARB. Plus we chat single person rooftop tents, the Gunbarrel Highway videos & heaps more.

Füll+ - Out now in Coles Supermarkets.

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Music by The Southern River Band.

Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World!
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1 hr 12 min
March 05 #135 - Is the cost of living creating more campers?
Cost of living is hitting everyone at the moment and it might actually be pushing more people into camping and 4WDing instead of overseas trips.

We chat the rise in camping, Audi's potential new 4WD, electric 4WD's and heaps more.

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Music by The Southern River Band.

Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World!
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1 hr 3 min
February 26 #134 - Gunbarrel Video, Hilux Ad & Camping Sleep Tips
The Gunbarrel Highway video is coming out next week. Updates on the police crackdown on reflective window coverings, the Toyota Hilux ad & some sleep tips to help you camp at night.

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Music by The Southern River Band.

Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World!
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54 min
February 21 4WD SHORTY | Toyota slammed over 2026 Hilux ad
Toyota have been pulled up for their 2026 Hilux ad that showed a bunch of dogs untethered in the back of the Hilux. The Ad Standards Community Panel found that the ad breached provisions relating to health and safety...

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Music by The Southern River Band.

Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World!
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5 min
February 19 #133 - The Trewlux, N70 v N80 Hilux, & favourite Toyota Hilux setups

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Music by The Southern River Band.

Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World!
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58 min
February 18 4WD SHORTY | Queensland Police start crackdown on reflective window coverings
Queensland Police have released a statement saying they are looking to crack down on 4WD vehicles with reflective window coverings that block vision from the sides and rear of the vehicle...

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Music by The Southern River Band.

Tough Dog Making Tracks Across the World!
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6 min
February 14 4WD SHORTY | "It's poor management... put their hands up and say we f***ed up"
We talk to Rothy from the Tall Tails Podcast about the new WA demersal fishing ban.

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Music by The Southern River Band.

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18 min