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4WD Sports

Defender goes to Dakar

Friday, 28 November 2025

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4WD Accesories

Bendix explains workings of electric trailer brakes

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

When it comes to trailer or caravan brakes, there are several different options available, namely hydraulic, mechanical and electric actuation – the system you select will depend on several variabl

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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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News and General

New Nissan Navara to debut 19 November

Thursday, 13 November 2025

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Suzuki e VITARA set to arrive in New Zealand

Thursday, 13 November 2025

From the second quarter 2026, the fan-favourite Vitara is turning electric with the arrival of the Suzuki e VITARA.

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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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New and tested 4WDs

Toyota reveals ninth generation Hilux

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Next year is looking like a big one for Toyota as it launches the ninth generation of its Hilux.

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4WD Sports

Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang - November

Monday, 10 November 2025

Hall wins offroad racing championship Nick Hall is the 2025 CT Civil New Zealand offroad racing champion.

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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

Return to Prado-land

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

This month, we’ve been back in a new Prado for a second look at Toyota’s most capable 4WD SUV.

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4WD Sports

Offroad racing national championship final round attracts record entry

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

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4WD Sports

Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang - October

Sunday, 12 October 2025

The big show is coming to TECT Park

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New and tested 4WDs

Kia kicks off with strong contender

Thursday, 09 October 2025

It’s been a long time coming. But Kia's Tasman ute is finally here.

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4WD Sports

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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Tech Talk

Tech talk: driver assistance systems

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Advanced driving technology is widespread these days, and new 4WD utes and SUVs feature some of the best. Here are some of our favourite pieces of driver-assistance technology:

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Adventure International

Kiwis on the way - in a Unimog

Monday, 29 September 2025

After countless miles, breathtaking vistas, and unforgettable encounters, Carsten and Rose Elsholz have reached a bittersweet ending of their planned world tour by our caravan and 4WD.

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New and tested 4WDs

A leap forward: MGU9 is here

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

MG has launched its first ute. Now there’s a sentence nobody thought they’d ever read.

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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

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

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...

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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...

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