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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4WD Accesories
Terrain Tamer bought Steve Irwin’s Land Cruiser
Thursday, 04 September 2025

Terrain Tamer have purchased a Toyota LandCruiser Troop Carrier that was previously owned by Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin; beating other bidders to win a highly publicised Auction through the Coll

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New and tested 4WDs
Rubicon returns
Friday, 15 August 2025

“The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has always been a symbol of freedom and adventure. As the icon of the Jeep brand, it embodies the ‘go anywhere, do anything’ ethos.

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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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News and General
Driving Pain-Free - Is Your Seating Posture a Hidden Safety Risk?
Tuesday, 12 August 2025

For any one regularly on the road, driver safety is paramount. While we focus on speed, fatigue, and vehicle maintenance, a more subtle risk often goes unaddressed: driver discomfort.

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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 a significant new entry into the electric vehicle market with the upcoming launch of the MGS5 EV, an all-electric SUV poised to be a compelling option for corporate fleets across the country. Arriving in late August, the MGS5 EV combines operational efficiency, advanced technology, and robust practicality, making it a forward-thinking choice for ownerslooking 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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