Oliver Keohane, in collaboration with The Insider SA and Capitec, takes a kitted out Toyota Land Cruiser through a series of obstacles at All Terrain 4×4’s training facility.
Posted: 8 December 2023
Whether it’s a weekend getaway to remote campsites or a rigorous trail, we rely on our four-wheel-drive to get us there and back safely. But the same rough terrains that make off-roading so exhilara... read more
Posted: 30 August 2023
When you get your hands on a new Land Rover Defender, you leave the city. Oliver Keohane took the Defender 130 First Edition up through Porterville and into the mountains for a quiet weekend of campin... read more
Posted: 28 August 2023
After completing an off-road training course, Oliver Keohane reflects on the importance of formal 4x4 training to any person intent on taking to the trail.
Posted: 24 May 2023
Off-roading is a sector of the motoring industry with such a rich history and important purpose, but it also requires specific driving knowledge and skills. While you’re unlikely to find a bakki... read more
Posted: 16 February 2023
By Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh I eased the Isuzu into reverse and, with a minimum of noise, began to back steadily up along the gravel track. The dense spekboom thicket appeared to be almost impen... read more
Posted: 11 August 2021
By Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh Whenever we hit the road, we pack a small library of reference books into the double-cab – and two of our favourites, particularly when we visit national parks, ar... read more
Posted: 8 June 2021
By Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh It was just after dawn when I drove up the gravel road towards Algoa Bay Lookout in Addo Elephant National Park. The bay itself was about 15 kilometres to the south ... read more
Posted: 8 June 2021
By Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh If you’ve ever spent some time in the KZN Midlands you might have noticed: all roads lead to Curry’s Post. And if you’ve ever followed the signs – from almos... read more
Posted: 24 May 2021
Want to stretch your 4×4’s legs and drive a spectacular road? Here are three gravel passes that every South African 4×4 enthusiast should tackle at least once. Text: Gert van Rooyen Is the... read more
Posted: 15 November 2013
