• A leap forward: MGU9 is here
    MG has launched its first ute. Now there’s a sentence nobody thought they’d ever read. Though the MG brand, now Chinese-owned, has been building hybrid and EV city cars and more recently SUVs, this...
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  • Ford’s storm bringer
    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. Big thanks to good bloke Tom Clancy at Ford.
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  • NZSUV Buyers Guide 2025 - out now
    The NZSUV Buyers Guide is back for 2025
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  • Video Review: Honda e:N1
    The New Honda e:N1 - Is This Your Next all-Electric SUV? Join us for a detailed assessment of the new Honda e:N1, Honda New Zealand's first all-electric SUV, as we explore its potential as a...
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  • Jimny among the tall timber
    Jimny: a fresh new way to go offroad
    Our Jimny month draws to an end with one last jaunt - up Klondyke Road near Port Waikato and into the strange and gnarly back blocks of the north Waikato.
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4WD Sports
Defender Dakar D7X-R
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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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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4WD Sports
Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang - September
Sunday, 14 September 2025

Before we knew it the 2025 Giti Tyres NZ1000 was upon us, and we were flat out across stunning Kurow farmland chasing glory.

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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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New and tested 4WDs
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 a bold leap forward in Cupra’s journey toward electrified performance

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News and General
2026 Ram - the TRX is back
Sunday, 31 August 2025

When the 523kW Ram 1500 TRX (pictured) first roared onto the scene for the 2021 model year, it immediately usurped Ford's 335kW F-150 Raptor as the fiercest off-road pickup money could buy.

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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 technology, and robust practicality, making it a forward-thinking choice for owners looking to transition to electric mobility.

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News and General
Rebel rides in
Sunday, 24 August 2025

Ram is bringing its off-road focused 2025 1500 Rebel to New Zealand as the brand prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

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New and tested 4WDs
2025 Subaru Forester: A Smarter, Stronger Hybrid
Tuesday, 12 August 2025

For over 25 years, the Subaru Forester has been a cornerstone of the New Zealand vehicle landscape, serving as a dependable tool of trade for businesses and a versatile family adventurer alike.

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New and tested 4WDs
Sticking and slipping down by the river
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Our month with Suzuki’s Jimny SUV takes us down into Waikato River trails – and delivers a couple of ‘teachable moments’.
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New and tested 4WDs
Beached as? Not this Jimny
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
We're driving a Jimny five door auto for a month, doing trips owners would do.
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New and tested 4WDs
Driving the big ‘D’
Saturday, 02 August 2025
Chewing though mid-day Auckland traffic, it’s hard not to feel just a wee bit superior. We’re aboard Jaguar Land Rover’s Discovery D350 in the most-popular HSE spec, and it is sublime.
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Adventure NZ
Back to the mighty Motu
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
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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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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