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Changes to light vehicle inspections coming from 1 November
Friday, 16 October 2026
The Government has announced changes to light vehicle inspections, which will start to come into effect from 1 November 2026.
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Ineos special edition inspired by the elements
Thursday, 15 October 2026
The IneosGrenadier SUV and Quartermaster models line-up for the 2027 model year will feature a special edition known as Helmsman, which charts the course for a new line of special editions inspired
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Nissan Navara Pro PHEV confirmed for Australia in 2027
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Nissan is turning up the heat with a new electrified Navara that could shake up Australia’s ute market.
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Nissan confirms production of RHD Patrols
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Production of the all-new Nissan Patrol has officially commenced in Kyushu, Japan, with the first right-hand-drive Patrol vehicles rolling off the line at Nissan's Shatai Kyushu plant destined for...
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New and tested 4WDs
2026 Subaru Wilderness
Subaru's Wilderness impresses
Sunday, 11 October 2026
It impressed at launch, and with a week-long drive, nothing has changed.
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News and General
Nissan invites Patrol owners to celebrate proud history
Saturday, 10 October 2026
Calling all Nissan Patrol devotees: The Patrol has been Nissan's foremost 4WD offering since 1951 and has built a substantial fan base since.
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Supplied Content
Why slide-on campers make sense for New Zealand 4WD touring
Wednesday, 07 October 2026
For many New Zealand ute owners, touring means finding the right balance between mobility, comfort and keeping the vehicle useful when the trip is over.
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New and tested 4WDs
More of everything, in black.
Octa in black - beauty and beast
Sunday, 04 October 2026
Special. Defender Octa is an expression of extremes, in this case the highest performance Defender anyone can buy.
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News and General
Twenty-five years of X-TRAIL: Nissan marks the milestone with Rock Creek
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Nissan has marked a quarter-century of X-TRAIL in New Zealand with the launch of two adventure-focused Rock Creek grades, taking the nameplate into its second 25 years with the broadest range it ha
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News and General
Denali goes black
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
General Motors Australia & New Zealand has introduced the GMC Yukon Denali Signature Black, a locally-specified special edition of the GMC Yukon Denali full-size SUV.
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News and General
4WD group plants native trees to fix damage
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
A four-wheel driveclub has joined forces with the Department of Conservation to fund and plant native shrubs and trees to help cover damage done by vehicles.
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New and tested 4WDs
BYD ATTO 3 EVO arrives - now with AWD model
Friday, 18 September 2026
The Atto 3 Evo brings major upgrades to performance, range and charging speed while retaining the practicality that has made the Atto 3 New Zealand's most popular BYD model.
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4WD Sports
Chang Giti
Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - September
Friday, 18 September 2026
Butler takes control at Kurow We’ve had Carl Ruiterman, Noah Hutchison and now John Butler is the latest UTV racer to take the championship points lead.
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4WD Accesories
Power in more places with the New Redarc REDLAB Icon Slim Lithium Batteries
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Small on space, but big on power, REDLAB Icon Slim batteries are designed to fit into tight spaces, like behind seats, under floors, inside canopies, or anywhere space is limited.
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New and tested 4WDs
2026 Defender Trophy - Mark Baker
A first look at Defender’s adventure-ready limited edition 110 Trophy
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
We’ve just completed a memorable week in the limited edition 2026 Defender Trophy.
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New and tested 4WDs
Hilux steps up for work - and weekends
Wednesday, 09 September 2026
An enduring presence on New Zealand roads, Toyota’s Hilux stands at the ‘hard worker’ end of the ute spectrum, far from the recently-arrived and arguably unproven offerings from brands with minimal
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News and General
Pajero returns
Sunday, 06 September 2026
Eleven years after the arrival of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, the company has shown its new mainstream Pajero.
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News and General
Nissan announces NZ pricing and specifications for new Patrol
Thursday, 03 September 2026
Nissan New Zealand has announced pricing and key specifications for the all-new Nissan Patrol, with a four-grade range opening at $120,990 MSRP.
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New and tested 4WDs
RAV4 enters a new age
Friday, 28 August 2026
Toyota’s RAV4 needs little introduction. It is the best-selling ‘passenger car’ in New Zealand, proof positive that SUVs are perfectly matched to our outdoorsy lifestyle.
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New and tested 4WDs
A Jimny for Kiwis - we drive the Horizon
Sunday, 16 August 2026
  Suzuki has released a local-only special edition Jimny, available on three-door and five-door vehicles with either the five speed manual gearbox or four speed auto.
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News and General
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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News and General
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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News and General
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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