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GWM's 3L diesel powertrain built for ANZ
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
GWM has opened expressions of interest for its all-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, set to make its global debut in New Zealand and Australia this September as part of significant upgrades to the Tank
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New and tested 4WDs
Nissan NZ expands X-TRAIL range
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Nissan New Zealand has expanded its top-selling X-TRAIL range with two new front-wheel-drive e-POWER hybrid variants and the debut of two adventure-focused Rock Creek grades, broadening the appeal
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MMNZ confirms arrival of all-electric ASX VR-e
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has confirmed the Q4 2026 arrival of an all-new ASX VR-e battery electric vehicle (BEV) range, broadening customer choice across its expanding line-up.
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Tech Talk
Inside an oil filter – why quality matters more than ever
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
To many motorists, an oil filter is simply another service item. For professional workshops, it’s one of the most critical components protecting an engine every second it runs.
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New Horizon adds offroad adventure appeal to Jimny
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Suzuki has announced the arrival of the new Jimny Horizon special edition, available in both three-door and five-door variants.  The company says the Horizon has been developed for Kiwi customers s
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News and General
New Pajero draws closer
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Worst-kept secret of 2026: Mitsubishi is bringing back the Pajero name.
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4WD Sports
Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - August
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
The south’s the place to be for the final rounds of the 2026 national championship, for sure.
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Nissan confirms Y63 Patrol for New Zealand
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
Nissan New Zealand has confirmed local customers can now register their interest for the all-new Y63 Patrol, with the next-generation flagship 4WD scheduled to arrive in showrooms across New Zealand...
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Ram's popular 1500 goes black
Saturday, 01 August 2026
Ram 1500, New Zealand's best-selling large pick-up truck for the past decade, has a new addition to the line-up with the arrival of the Express Black Edition, due in showrooms this month.
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Growing support for 'right to repair'
Monday, 20 July 2026
The New Zealand Choice of Repairer Industry Leaders Group have welcomed growing industry and public support for a Choice of Repairer law, saying the case for reform has never been stronger and Parl
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New and tested 4WDs
IVECO Daily 4x4 van
Monday, 20 July 2026
A lot of 4WDrivers like to call their vehicle a truck – much to the frustration of those who actually drive trucks - but the IVECO Daily is based on a truck style rigid chassis and depending on how...
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Edging further into electrification
Saturday, 18 July 2026
Range Rover has confirmed the arrival of its second EV, Range Rover Sport Electric.
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New and tested 4WDs
Foton brings new Tunland to New Zealand market
Saturday, 18 July 2026
It’s an intriguing proposition. An established and innovative truck manufacturer drives back into New Zealand’s bustling ute market with an all-new ‘midsize-plus’ ute that aims to challenge the...
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Helderberg creates Rocco, a unique Defender 110
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Rocco began with a question. A father and son in Nashville wanted to know what it would take to build a Defender they could drive every day, and one day pass down without explanation. The answer took...
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Chery reveals Stockman
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Chery Australia has provided an early look at the capability of its upcoming Stockman ute, previewing its Diesel Super Hybrid powertrain that’s designed to deliver outstanding performance, lo
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4WD Sports
Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - July
Monday, 13 July 2026
A taste of disappointment
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News and General
Vertex: Defender goes large
Saturday, 11 July 2026
Defender has released a new character for a different type of adventure.
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New and tested 4WDs
Getting out back - in new style
Monday, 29 June 2026
The Subaru Outback is the company’s best seller, and with good reason. This is a vehicle that appeals to the pragmatic sensibilities of family car buyers and fleet customers alike.
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4WD Sports
Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - June
Sunday, 21 June 2026
A young Kiwi taking it to the Aussies  
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News and General
Subaru broadens BEV offering with Trailseeker
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Subaru's all-new, all-electric Trailseeker has arrived, expanding the brand's BEV range with the largest, most powerful and most adventurous all-electric Subaru ever.
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Farewelling the Y62 Nissan Patrol
Thursday, 18 June 2026
It's the end of an era, with production of the V8-powered Y62 Patrol set to conclude this August.
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Tech Talk
Bendix explains how popular 4X4 mods affect braking
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Many 4x4s on our roads have been modified by owners looking to improve performance when touring, for extreme off roading or even just for aesthetics.
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New and tested 4WDs
SV day on track: the original all purpose AWD SUV
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Bold. In April, Range Rover invited media and customers to a unique event: an exclusive Range Rover Sport drive day on and off road at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park.
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News and General
JAC T9 PHEV Ute
Thursday, 11 June 2026
JAC has officially launched its T9 PHEV ute at Fieldays 2026, with stock due to arrive late July to early August and pre-orders open now.
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New and tested 4WDs
Electric Hilux is true to the ‘family values’
Thursday, 04 June 2026
In late May, Toyota New Zealand officially launched its first-ever fully electric Hilux alongside the new ninth-generation diesel and hybrid models.
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