• Chang Giti
    Butler takes control at Kurow
    We’ve had Carl Ruiterman, Noah Hutchison and now John Butler is the latest UTV racer to take the championship points lead. He grabbed the lead at Otago club’s round of the championship, setting up an...
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  • 2026 Defender Trophy - Mark Baker
    A first look at Defender’s adventure-ready limited edition 110 Trophy
    We’ve just completed a memorable week in the limited edition 2026 Defender Trophy. We scored the very first Kiwi media drive, and it was a memorable one. This road-going Defender Trophy is directly...
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  • Hilux steps up for work - and weekends
    An enduring presence on New Zealand roads, Toyota’s Hilux stands at the ‘hard worker’ end of the ute spectrum, far from the recently-arrived and arguably unproven offerings from brands with minimal...
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  • Pajero returns
    Eleven years after the arrival of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, the company has shown its new mainstream Pajero. It is a seven-seat SUV based on the latest Triton and replaces both the Pajero Sport...
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  • Nissan announces NZ pricing and specifications for new Patrol
    Nissan New Zealand has announced pricing and key specifications for the all-new Nissan Patrol, with a four-grade range opening at $120,990 MSRP. At just $2,000 more than the outgoing Y62 Patrol,...
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New and tested 4WDs
A Jimny for Kiwis - we drive the Horizon
Sunday, 16 August 2026

 

Suzuki has released a local-only special edition Jimny, available on three-door and five-door vehicles with either the five speed manual gearbox or four speed auto.

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News and General
GWM's 3L diesel powertrain built for ANZ
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
GWM has opened expressions of interest for its all-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, set to make its global debut in New Zealand and Australia this September as part of significant upgrades to the Tank
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News and General
MMNZ confirms arrival of all-electric ASX VR-e
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has confirmed the Q4 2026 arrival of an all-new ASX VR-e battery electric vehicle (BEV) range, broadening customer choice across its expanding line-up.
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4WD Accesories
Power in more places with the New Redarc REDLAB Icon Slim Lithium Batteries
Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Small on space, but big on power, REDLAB Icon Slim batteries are designed to fit into tight spaces, like behind seats, under floors, inside canopies, or anywhere space is limited.

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Tech Talk
Inside an oil filter – why quality matters more than ever
Wednesday, 12 August 2026

To many motorists, an oil filter is simply another service item. For professional workshops, it’s one of the most critical components protecting an engine every second it runs.

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News and General
Growing support for 'right to repair'
Monday, 20 July 2026

The New Zealand Choice of Repairer Industry Leaders Group have welcomed growing industry and public support for a Choice of Repairer law, saying the case for reform has never been stronger and Parl

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New and tested 4WDs
BYD ATTO 3 EVO arrives - now with AWD model
Friday, 18 September 2026

The Atto 3 Evo brings major upgrades to performance, range and charging speed while retaining the practicality that has made the Atto 3 New Zealand's most popular BYD model.

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New and tested 4WDs
RAV4 enters a new age
Friday, 28 August 2026

Toyota’s RAV4 needs little introduction. It is the best-selling ‘passenger car’ in New Zealand, proof positive that SUVs are perfectly matched to our outdoorsy lifestyle.

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New and tested 4WDs
Nissan NZ expands X-TRAIL range
Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Nissan New Zealand has expanded its top-selling X-TRAIL range with two new front-wheel-drive e-POWER hybrid variants and the debut of two adventure-focused Rock Creek grades, broadening the appeal

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New and tested 4WDs
IVECO Daily 4x4 van
Monday, 20 July 2026
A lot of 4WDrivers like to call their vehicle a truck – much to the frustration of those who actually drive trucks - but the IVECO Daily is based on a truck style rigid chassis and depending on how...
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New and tested 4WDs
Foton brings new Tunland to New Zealand market
Saturday, 18 July 2026
It’s an intriguing proposition. An established and innovative truck manufacturer drives back into New Zealand’s bustling ute market with an all-new ‘midsize-plus’ ute that aims to challenge the...
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New and tested 4WDs
Getting out back - in new style
Monday, 29 June 2026
The Subaru Outback is the company’s best seller, and with good reason. This is a vehicle that appeals to the pragmatic sensibilities of family car buyers and fleet customers alike.
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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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