New and tested 4WDs
Ford farewells the Bi-Turbo Ranger engine
Thursday, 13 November 2025

 Ford has announced significant updates to its powertrain offerings for the award-winning Ranger and Everest, enhancing the proven 2.0L turbo-diesel engine and expanding the availability of the pow

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4WD Accesories
Simplified Off-Grid Power with Redarc RedWorks.
Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Redarc delivers complete, plug-and-play power with its new RedWorks pre-wired power panel range.

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4WD Sports
Defender Dakar D7X-R
Defender lines up offroading's ultimate challenge
Friday, 03 October 2025

The Defender Rally motorsport team has accelerated preparations for its debut entry to the 2026 Dakar Rally and FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) after completing a gruelling test of t

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New and tested 4WDs
Forester 2025: another way to take the long way home
Wednesday, 24 September 2025

It’s been a favourite with outdoorsy Kiwi drivers for decades, and with good reason.

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New and tested 4WDs
Ford’s storm bringer
Saturday, 20 September 2025

This is the first New Zealand media drive of Ford’s new Stormtrak PHEV Ranger. Other scribes drove it overseas, but NZ4WD scored the first local test.

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New and tested 4WDs
Cupra Launches the All-Electric Tavascan
Thursday, 18 September 2025

Cupra New Zealand is excited to welcome the all-new Tavascan – the brand’s first fully electric SUV coupé. With its sculpted, aerodynamic design and a driver-centric interior, the Tavascan represents a bold leap forward in Cupra’s journey toward electrified performance

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News and General
Ram ramps up its heavy duty pickup range
Friday, 31 October 2025

The big American metal is getting an upgrade.

 Prices and specifications for the Ram’s MY25 2500 and 3500 pick-up range have been announced.

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New and tested 4WDs
The All-New MG MGS5 EV – Electric SUV
Thursday, 18 September 2025

MG Motor New Zealand has announced the MGS5 EV, an all-electric SUV poised to be a compelling option for corporate fleets across the country. It MGS5 EV combines operational efficiency, advanced technology, and robust practicality, making it a forward-thinking choice for owners looking to transition to electric mobility.

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News and General
Rebel rides in
Sunday, 24 August 2025

Ram is bringing its off-road focused 2025 1500 Rebel to New Zealand as the brand prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

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New and tested 4WDs
Aimed at urban and family users, the U9 remains happy out in the mud
A leap forward: MGU9 launched in New Zealand
Friday, 14 November 2025
The MG brand has revealed its U9 midsize-plus ute for New Zealand in three models.
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New and tested 4WDs
NZSUV Buyers Guide 2025 - out now
Thursday, 18 September 2025
The NZSUV Buyers Guide is back for 2025
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New and tested 4WDs
Jimny among the tall timber
Jimny: a fresh new way to go offroad
Saturday, 06 September 2025
Our Jimny month draws to an end with one last jaunt - up Klondyke Road near Port Waikato and into the strange and gnarly back blocks of the north Waikato.
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Adventure NZ
Back to the mighty Motu
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
It’s been a long time between drinks – so I was surprised and excited to receive an invitation to join the Mōtū 4WD Safari for  2025 – and ironic as I was working in the Waikura Valley just days...
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Adventure NZ
Work life balance done right
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Sometimes in life – the planets really do align – but for it to happen twice is a bit weird.
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Adventure NZ
Living the dream on the back roads
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Catherine and Graham Beaven are living the off-road caravan lifestyle from their base in Whanganui. The couple prefer less-travelled roads and freedom camping in New Zealand’s wild places.
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