New and tested 4WDs
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 Accesories
Simplified Off-Grid Power with Redarc RedWorks.
Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Redarc delivers complete, plug-and-play power with its new RedWorks pre-wired power panel range.

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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
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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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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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
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. The S5 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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New and tested 4WDs
Hilux development engineers get to grips with New Zealand conditions
Friday, 12 December 2025
Two of Toyota Motor Corporation’s leading engineers behind the new-generation Hilux visited New Zealand over the weekend
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New and tested 4WDs
The Ranger range gets reset for 2026
Ford resets its best seller
Friday, 05 December 2025
There's big change for Ford's Ranger family.
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New and tested 4WDs
Aimed at urban and family users, the U9 remains happy out in the mud
A leap forward: MGU9 launched in New Zealand
Friday, 14 November 2025
The MG brand has revealed its U9 midsize-plus ute for New Zealand in three models.
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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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