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BAIC’s New Zealand launch builds pace
Saturday, 28 February 2026
The launch of the new BAIC marque in New Zealand is based around two new SUVs: the B30 and X55.
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Ford announces 2026.5 Everest pricing
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Ford New Zealand today announced pricing and specifications for the 2026.5 Ford Everest range, headlined by a new entry point for the family: the Everest Active.
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Nissan confirms Navara pricing and specifications ahead of March arrival
Friday, 20 February 2026
Four-grade Dual Cab lineup opens from $54,690*delivering comprehensive capability across work and lifestyle applications
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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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Ford confirms 2026 Ranger and Everest offerings
Monday, 09 February 2026
Ford has confirmed its model year 2026 line-up of Ranger utes and Everest SUVs.
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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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New Nissan Navara on its way
Thursday, 13 November 2025
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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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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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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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We have unlocked all our digital back issues for free access
Thursday, 14 August 2025
You can access them all from https://nz4wd.co.nz/basic-page/free-digital-editions
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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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Everyone into the RUC
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
The government has announced that Cabinet has agreed to a series of important legislative changes to enable the transition of New Zealand’s 3.5 million light vehicles to paying for the roading...
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Avoiding trailer sway
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
More caravans on the roads mean that many have first time owners, with little or no towing experience, especially towing larger caravans
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Discovery gears up with new Tempest
Thursday, 03 July 2025
Jaguar Land Rover has strengthened the Discovery’s family appeal by introducing a new edition – the Tempest - while updates across the entire line-up enhance both the design and family-friendly ver
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Defender celebrates its trophy heritage
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Land Rover has revealed a new special edition of its all-conquering Defender that recognises the brand's long history in offroad and no-road exploration adventure events.
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‘Take it slow on ice and snow’ says Bendix
Thursday, 19 June 2025
The southern hemisphere isn’t known for its icy and snowy road conditions, but that means that come ski season, thousands of drivers head to the slopes with few skills and very little practice at m
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Land Rover Classic launches Classic Defender V8 Soft Top
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Land Rover Classic has confirmed the return of an icon with the launch of the Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top – the most desirable classic Land Rover Defender.
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JAC T9 smashes 24-hour endurance record
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
The JAC (“Jack”) T9's position as a reliable workhorse for Kiwi tradies has been further reinforced by the remarkable achievement of its South African stablemate, which recently shattered the count
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GeoffZone - New 4WD!
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
I just stepped into the cockpit of possibly the most expensive and capable 4WD in New Zealand!
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Prado taken to extremes - Arctic Trucks toughens Toyota’s new SUV
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
The new Prado is definitely a capable offering, both on and off the road.
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Ram eyes mid-size truck
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
At the Detroit Auto Show, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has suggested the addition of a mid-size truck to the brand’s line-up.
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NZ Topo maps now available on Basemaps
Thursday, 10 April 2025
New Zealand’s favourite topographic maps can now be viewed in 3D on theBasemaps website.
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Focus on the Navara
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Founded and still based in New Zealand, Fully Equipped offers a diverse range of world-class accessories and a professional services.
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Lucky ol’ America
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Hands up everybody who sees a Lexus and immediately thinks ‘phwoarrr, off- roader’. Anybody?
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