• A new swamp buggy
    The mad world of swamp buggy all-terrain vehicles is getting popular. Joining the Atlas, profiled recently by NZ4WD, and the Sherp, apparently available in New Zealand, is Atrina.
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  • Hard working Hilux
    Jamie Winsloe’s 1993 Toyota Hilux has been reborn several times. Built for hard farm work back in the early 2000s in Christchurch, it went to a farmer near Lake Hood in Canterbury. It was used to...
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  • Ford launches Ranger PHEV hybrid
    Plug-in hybrid pickups take a step forward with Ford confirming its new Ranger PHEV. The PHEV drivetrain will be available in Wildtrak, Sport and XLT Rangers, and Ford is introducing a PHEV-exclusive...
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  • Anniversary 4WD trekking
    Regular contributor Kevin Isemonger attended the New Zealand 4WD Association’s annual general meeting and was lucky enough to drive all five trips organised as part of the weekend. This is part two...
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  • Beach driving adventure in Australia
    Noosa. Blue skies, sunshine, seagulls and sand. The recipe for some off-road beach fun. That’s what Bridgestone laid on for the A/T 002 media experience. The mission, then, was to look past the...
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Adventure International
Explorer on safari in Africa
Monday, 14 October 2024

Dave McLeod, editor of NZ4WD’s sister publication Company Vehicle, was invited on a memorable trip to Africa driving Ford’s Everest SUV. Here’s what he saw, and did.

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New and tested 4WDs
Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R tested
Monday, 14 October 2024

It’s not often NZ4WD gets a fully loaded 4WD to test. Canopies, racks and storage systems are usually left to the aftermarket which means magazines seldom get to try out this important gear.

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News and General
Carry that gear in style
Monday, 14 October 2024

Fully Equipped has established itself as a prominent supplier of aftermarket automotive accessories for utes and 4WDs in New Zealand and around the world.

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Adventure NZ
A hard drive up the Denniston
Monday, 14 October 2024

Some of my fondest memories as a kid are of camping in the mountains of Northern California with my family.

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4WD Accesories
Ironman 4x4’s new rooftop tent range
Monday, 14 October 2024

Welcome to the all-new IRONMAN 4x4 rooftop tent collection.

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News and General
Nissan reveals new Patrol
Monday, 14 October 2024

The long-awaited new-generation Nissan Patrol has been shown in Abu Dhabi, but there’s a long wait for a right-hand drive version.

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News and General
Waterproofing that 4WD
Monday, 14 October 2024

Winter’s gone, no real need to be thinking about water intrusion, right?

Nope.

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Events
Automechanika
Monday, 14 October 2024

The bi-annual Automechanika show in Frankfurt is the world’s largest expo focussing on automotive repair, parts and accessories.

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Events
4x4 Outdoor Expo Christchurch
Monday, 14 October 2024

The 4x4 Outdoor Expo in Christchurch kicked off on a warm spring Saturday. The two day event at the Wolfbrook Arena was full of eye popping 4WDs and all the cool gear you could ever want.

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New and tested 4WDs
Suzuki Jimny Five Door - Light, agile and great fun
Thursday, 24 October 2024
Suzuki offers an automatic for all reasons
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New and tested 4WDs
Driving Isuzu’s D-Max X-Terrain
Monday, 16 September 2024
Rain hammered Auckland all Saturday. In the evening, there was lightning and gusty wind. Prospects for a beach drive and photography on the Sunday were not great.
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New and tested 4WDs
Hilux goes 48V hybrid
Monday, 16 September 2024
It’s our first chance to sample the 2024 Hilux Cruiser, and it impresses.
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Adventure NZ
The top of the South Island 
Monday, 17 June 2024
The top of the South Island 360° views are beyond words! This is definitely the best view that I have seen from any summit in New Zealand and well worth the detour.
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Adventure NZ
Photo reconnaissance in glacier country
Thursday, 18 April 2024
Since 4x4Explorer Adventures started back in 2020, we’ve been looking at ways to expand our client base and diversify the business.
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Adventure NZ
Touring the Hopkins River valley
Monday, 18 March 2024
Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s South Island is the breathtaking Hopkins River Valley, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a wilderness escape.
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