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News and General
New Nissan Patrol
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
An all-new Nissan Patrol has been announced, with a new platform and a radical design direction.
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A brace of Garmins
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Cathy Parker reviews GPS units
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Rated ‘R’ for Recovery
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Recovery points, sometimes commonly referred to as hooks, as that is the main type often specified by 4WD clubs in New Zealand and Australia, can come in many variants, with many overseas groups...
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Win a Tom Tom GPS
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
Tom Tom GPS via 620
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Increasing costs
Tuesday, 07 August 2012
A new report – and one which has the backing of not only the Motor Trade Association, but potentially the Government – could impact heavily on owners of older 4WDs, particularly diesels.
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Amarok goes auto
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
It’s been a long time coming, but Volkswagen has finally been able to launch the automatic version of its much-vaunted Amarok ute
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Navara range extended
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
Nissan has extended its D40 Navara range with the introduction of eight RX badged models to cater to tradesmen and the agricultural and forestry sectors.
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Tech Talk
Recovery techniques and equipment
Monday, 05 March 2012
Recovery techniques and equipment Personal safety and the protection of property are paramount when considering 4WD recovery. • Never attempt to recover a vehicle without all the necessary equipment.
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Ou la la, it’s 4008
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Take one Japanese SUV. Add a dollop of French garnish. Voila – an hors d’oeuvre becomes a main course for French carmaker Peugeot, says John Oxley.
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Attendance up at Fieldays
Thursday, 19 July 2012
New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays celebrated its 44th showing at Mystery Creek, outside Hamilton,  in June.
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What is suspension – and how does it work?
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Believe it or not, there are still many people who believe their vehicle’s suspension is just something to hang the wheels on, and don’t really understand what it’s for and how it works.
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Six of the best from Jeep and Mopar
Friday, 22 June 2012
Easter was a big celebration once again for Jeep and its accessory arm Mopar as the companies exhibited six radical vehicles at the 46th annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Utah, USA.
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The right stuff
Friday, 22 June 2012
Going off-road is about leaving behind your comfort zone, going places other people can’t get to, sometimes crossing your Rubicon. But you’d better ensure you have the right equipment for when you (...
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A brace of MapToasters
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Mapping is something that is constantly updated, anyone owning a street mapping GPS will know this – especially if they live around Auckland where new roads and motorways spring up on a regular basis...
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Testing Lights
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Which light is best for you?
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Got to admit it’s looking better
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
With the introduction of the new Actyon Sports, SsangYong has basically removed the single biggest obstacle its entrant into the ultra-competitive ute segment faced: its looks. Damien O’Carroll...
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The ‘old school’ rules
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
The offroad racing championship has turned into a battle between old school, tried and trusted race designs, and a new wave of innovative cars.  The older established designs seemed to be under...
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Choosing the right tyres
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
It will come as no surprise to you that tyres are the single easiest and most cost-effective way to quickly improve your 4WD’s off-road ability, simply because they are the one thing that dictates...
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Book early for Kauri Coast safari
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
The  eighth bi-annual Northland Kauri Coast 4x4 Club safari is on its way and once again will be a 6-day event (from Sunday January 19 to Friday January 26 next year) through some of the most...
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Motor Sport- Offroad
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
New race cars and trucks are bringing a whole new look to New Zealand motor sport’s most spectacular series, the Mickey Thompson Tires Offroad Racing National Championship, and racers from one end of...
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Load Carrying
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
While a properly secured load is important in any vehicle, it becomes utterly vital in an off-road situation. Especially when you consider some of the gear you need to carry when you head off the...
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Drop-top Evoque shown
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Land Rover has solved the headroom problem for the rear of the Evoque coupe by unveiling a convertible concept at the Geneva Motor Show.  Land Rover says the concept is “to explore the potential for...
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Project Re-A-Range update
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
  It’s been a while since we did an updated report on Project Re-A-Range, our modified Range Rover, so we decided it was about time we covered some of the little things that have done in maintenance...
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Hilux’s 30 year record
Monday, 05 March 2012
The Toyota Hilux is about to rack up its 30th consecutive year as top-selling ute in New Zealand.. Steve Prangnell, Toyota’s general manager sales and operations, says customer loyalty to Hilux has...
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So you want more power from your 4WD?
Monday, 05 March 2012
Don’t be embarrassed, we understand completely, after all, who doesn’t want more power? The desire for more power is completely natural, it is a kind of deeply ingrained need that lurks in the dark...
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