New and tested 4WDs
Honda confirms pricing and grades for refreshed 2026 CR-V range
Thursday, 19 February 2026

As part of its latest mid-model update, the CR-V line-up expands to offer greater choice across hybrid and petrol powertrains, including two hybrid variants and two all-wheel-drive options.

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Toyota ends year on a high with No. 1 selling car
Friday, 16 January 2026

While many of Toyota’s new vehicle nameplates, such as Hilux, Hiace and Corolla continued to sell well across the country, it was the RAV4 that stole the show

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4WD Sports
Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - January
Wednesday, 14 January 2026

It’s all kicking off

 

Put down that Christmas ham, it’s time to get back into action.

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New and tested 4WDs
All new Palisade
Thursday, 19 February 2026

Hyundai’s latest large SUV is here, with luxurious design, a spacious, practical cabin, and first-ever hybrid power: 

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4WD Accesories
Redarc expands Tow-Pro Link with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
Thursday, 04 December 2025

Redarc Electronics is expanding the capabilities of its Tow-Pro Link electric brake controller with the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

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4WD Accesories
Bendix explains workings of electric trailer brakes
Wednesday, 26 November 2025

When it comes to trailer or caravan brakes, there are several different options available, namely hydraulic, mechanical and electric actuation – the system you select will depend on several variabl

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New and tested 4WDs
MY26 Nissan X-Trail
Thursday, 19 February 2026

The MY26 X-Trail is now on sale at Nissan dealerships across New Zealand. Since its domestic introduction in 2001, the X-Trail has amassed over 27,000 sales to date in New Zealand.

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2026 Toyota RAV4 Pricing Announced
Friday, 16 January 2026

Undeniably New Zealand’s most popular car in both sales and customer acclaim, the sixth-generation RAV4 will arrive in the first half of the year with advanced safety technology, two electrified po

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News and General
Ram ramps up its heavy duty pickup range
Friday, 31 October 2025

The big American metal is getting an upgrade.

 Prices and specifications for the Ram’s MY25 2500 and 3500 pick-up range have been announced.

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New and tested 4WDs
RAM TRUCKS NZ Claims 10-Years as #1
Friday, 16 January 2026
RAM Trucks NZ is proud to announce a decade of dominance, securing the position of New Zealand’s number one-selling large pickup truck for the tenth consecutive year. 
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New and tested 4WDs
On Patrol
Saturday, 27 December 2025
It’s come a long way, and done a lot of work. The Nissan Patrol has been on the road (and off the road) since 1951.
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New and tested 4WDs
Pathfinding at Port Waikato
Sunday, 21 December 2025
The first-generation Pathfinder was unveiled in May 1985 and was introduced in July 1986 as a ‘three-door’ body-on-frame SUV.
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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
By Kevin Isemonger 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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