It’s light. Only the three-door Jimny treads more lightly on the ground. Less than a month after the launch event took us up to the top of Skipper’s Canyon, the Jimny five-door is in the driveway for...
There are a multitude of rust protection products available these days: fishoilene, lanolin, bitumen-based products.
Some are better and longer lasting than others but each has its own benefits,...
Back to the future: the all-new Land Cruiser Prado range arrives in Australia in mid-2024 with a new off-road focussed variant, 48-volt technology across the range, and retro-inspired styling.
The...
Kia’s incoming ute will be a diesel-powered dual-cab benchmarked against the best in the business: the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.
Australian media are in a frenzy, announcing the impending arrival...
Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s South Island is the breathtaking Hopkins River Valley, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a wilderness escape.
For a long time NZ4WD has touted the Ranger Sport as ‘best of breed’. Tough looks, even tougher drivetrain, comfy cab. A true all-rounder. So, is the same true of Ranger’s sibling the Everest?
Taupo reader Mike Quartermaine is the winner of the NZ4WD Oztent competition, and is looking forward to testing it out in ‘4WD-land”, especially while the late-summer weather holds on.
After packing and securing our load ready for sand dune country, we left the metropolis of Oodnadatta heading towards Pedirka’s Track (a short cut) to Dalhousie Springs approximately three hours to
If a traditional body-on-chassis 4WD is actually a ‘proper’ four-wheel drive in real terms, then Subaru’s take on all-wheel-drive sedans and wagons with capability and practicality might be the...
Last month, I covered the trip down from Geraldine to Mossburn overnight then out to Walter Peak Station. So here’s the rest of this epic trip, visiting Mavora Lakes, Milford Sound, Manapouri,...
One of the many bucket list trips for me has been to explore the Southland / Milford area. This included Walter Peak Station, Mavora Lakes, Milford Sound, Manapouri, Borland Road, Lake Monowai and,...
The focus must first be on the ‘mechanical foundation’. Assuming the truck already exists, and is suitable for overland work, what does it need to survive rough use in remote places?
Jeep Avenger goes 4WD
Toyota Land Cruiser
Segway arrives
Caravan around the world
4WD tyres
Tested: Ascending Everests
Tested: Suzuki Jimny 5-door
My 4WD: a BT-50 for adventuring
Adventure in the Hopkins River Valley
Adventure: Kiwis go solo in Aussie
Weekend Drive
4WD Sport