• Prado taken to extremes - Arctic Trucks toughens Toyota’s new SUV
    The new Prado is definitely a capable offering, both on and off the road. For those looking for something a little more gnarly, renowned extreme mobility vehicle specialists Arctic Trucks (AT) has...
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  • Pricing announced for Kia Tasman Ute
    Less than two weeks after its Australasian public debut at the Melbourne Motor Show, Kia New Zealand has announced pricing for one of the most eagerly anticipated new model launches of the year - and...
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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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New and tested 4WDs
Ram brings back big steel: Grunty 320kW Cummins diesel available
Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Apparently, the team at Ram Trucks missed the memo where we are all supposed to be driving tiny whiny electric appliances that suck out our souls.

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News and General
NZ Topo maps now available on Basemaps
Thursday, 10 April 2025

New Zealand’s favourite topographic maps can now be viewed in 3D on theBasemaps website.

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News and General
Focus on the Navara
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.

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Products
Isuzu D-Max gets the Bendix Ultimate 4WD treatment
Friday, 04 April 2025

Bendix has introduced new variants of its Ultimate 4WD Brake Upgrade Kits to suit the Isuzu D-Max (RG) range, significantly improving braking performance for this popular off-roader.

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News and General
Lucky ol’ America
Wednesday, 19 March 2025

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

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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.

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News and General
GeoffZone - New 4WD!
Wednesday, 23 April 2025

I just stepped into the cockpit of possibly the most expensive and capable 4WD in New Zealand!

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News and General
Ram eyes mid-size truck
Wednesday, 23 April 2025

At the Detroit Auto Show, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has suggested the addition of a mid-size truck to the brand’s line-up.

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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.

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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.
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New and tested 4WDs
Origin story
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
It all began with Jeep. The wartime birth of the MB Jeep is well documented, and historians say In many respects, the jeep became the iconic  vehicle of World War II, with an almost mythological...
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New and tested 4WDs
Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy tested
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
It’s been a while since NZ4WD drove a Hyundai. Before Covid, in fact. Way back when the previous Santa Fe had a mid- life refresh.
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Adventure NZ
Work life balance done right
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Sometimes in life – the planets really do align – but for it to happen twice is a bit weird.
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Adventure NZ
Living the dream on the back roads
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
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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Adventure NZ
Andrew’s Everest tourer
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Andrew Nelson had done his time in ‘hard yakka’ 4WDing and was looking for a vehicle that could be an everyday driver and  off-road capable touring wagon.
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