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Back to the mighty Motu

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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Staying safe on the road with PME

Performance Mechanical & Engineering Ltd (PME) is the New Zealand importer and distributors of tyre pressure monitors from Australian brand iCheckTPMS. iCheckTPMS monitors have been available in...

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Prado: squaring up for 2025

First, look at it. The design is retro-inspired but still modern. A square-edged form just makes a lot of sense for an off-roader. This is the first new Prado in 15 years. The SUV environment has...

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Navara: Nissan sticks to its guns

It’s been a while. In fact, a longer while than is comfortable. ‘Platform shared’ vehicles usually debut in different years, with the lead partner getting to market first. Ford’s T6.2 Ranger is an...

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Living the dream on the back roads

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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Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Founded and still based in New Zealand, Fully Equipped offers a diverse range of world-class accessories and a professional services.

New and tested 4WDs

Origin story

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

It all began with Jeep.

Motor Sports

Rally cars vs offroaders

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Manukau has kicked off the off-road racing season in fine style.

News and General

Lucky ol’ America

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Hands up everybody who sees a Lexus and immediately thinks ‘phwoarrr, off- roader’. Anybody?

News and General

BYD Shark launched

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

BYD has entered new territory with the Shark 6, a utility vehicle blending cutting- edge innovation with raw power aimed at taking on both urban streets and off-road trails.

News and General

Roaming the south

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Jill Waterman didn’t really intend to become a camper owner. Together with her husband Max, she’d wandered into a caravan and camper show – and walked out with a camper.

Motor Sports

Central Zone Club Truck Challenge

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

The Club Truck Challenge (CTC) kicked off for 2025 in Taihape with the welcome return of a few of our big guns; Dave Hintz, Brent Ward and Bruce Tustin.

New and tested 4WDs

T60 steps up

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

A few years back, in the midst of the Covid lockdown, LDV gave us the T60 to test. It had the most power of any ute in its class, and was well built and slathered in spec and tech.

News and General

New MU-X breaks cover

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

In Australia, it’s the second-most popular large SUV of 2024. Now, the Isuzu MU-X is getting a midlife facelift update.

New and tested 4WDs

D-Max vs Triton, finding the finest mainstay 4WD

Friday, 06 December 2024

When we first drove the new Triton, it impressed for its tech, spec and engineering, particularly for the latest versions of the 2.4-litre biturbo diesel engine and 4WD system.

New and tested 4WDs

The annual guide to the 4WD market

Friday, 06 December 2024

The Annual contains a comprehensive 10 page Buyers Guide to all the AWD and 4WD SUV's, Wagons and Utes available in New Zealand

New and tested 4WDs

Toyota Hilux SR5 hybrid tested

Monday, 11 November 2024

It’s been a while since NZ4WD tested a Hilux, and getting acquainted with the 2024 Hilux was informative. This one came on the back of the very good wide-body Hilux SR5 Cruiser we tested recently....