News and General

Monday, 22 July 2024

Kei trucks are a Japanese phenomenon that is sweeping the Western world.

Monday, 22 July 2024

For off road enthusiasts and everyday 4WD users, suspension upgrades are a critical aspect of vehicle performance and safety.

BYD Shark revealed

Monday, 22 July 2024

It’s a slightly urban hybrid ute, the first non-EV from Chinese automaker BYD.

Nissan restomod

Monday, 22 July 2024

There aren’t many of these trucks rolling down the byways of New Zealand, nor even in this Nissan’s dry, warm home state of Nevada.

A new old Defender

Monday, 22 July 2024

It’s a mixed breed.

Tremor: Shaking up the ute market

Monday, 22 July 2024

There’s a strong hint of American DNA in this new addition to Ford’s all-conquering Ranger range.

Toyota brings back the Prado

Monday, 22 July 2024

The devout fan club focussed on Toyota’s Land Cruiser Prado can rejoice: the new Prado is (almost) here.

Redarc: power management redefined

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Redarc’s new Manager Alpha is a revolutionary three-way battery charger that redefines mobile power management.

Volkswagen Amarok, the perfect choice

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

The Drain Group (TDG) has welcomed twelve Volkswagen Amaroks into the company’s trans-Tasman fleet.

Getting stuck in

Monday, 17 June 2024

If you are going to drive off-road, it is inevitable you will eventually become stuck; a fact you can count on.

Grab a wrench and get into it!

Monday, 17 June 2024

Compared to the average mall crawler, 4WDs that go off-road endure more water, more mud, more dust, more flexing, more stress, and more elevated engine temperatures.

Pajero Sport freshened

Monday, 17 June 2024

Fans of Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport get a fresh look for 2024, with an all-4WD range.

Hybrid-only Santa Fe

Monday, 17 June 2024

A new three-model Hyundai Santa Fe range has been confirmed for Australia, and diesel and petrol options have been dumped in favour of hybrid power.

GWM launches hybrid Cannon

Monday, 17 June 2024

Confirmed for Australia and imminent for New Zealand is GWM’s new Cannon Alpha, promoted across the Tasman as a lower cost, smaller alternative to the North American “full size pickup”.

Atlas: a winter antidote

Monday, 17 June 2024

Winter. Depressing days of horizontal rain. Even in Auckland, temperatures hover around zero in the mornings. But what can shake off the gloom? An extreme all-terrain 4WD, that’s what.

T60 to the Max

Monday, 17 June 2024

The LDV T60 has undergone significant lifecycle revisions for 2024 including the addition of multi-link rear suspension, new safety and specification features, new exterior design elements and a ne

Baby cruiser in the works

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Toyota’s freshened Land Cruiser 70 is arriving soon, with a revamped Prado also imminent. There are murmurings about EV 4WDs.

Jeep Wagoneer revealed

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Images of the new Jeep Wagoneer S EV have been ‘leaked’ online.

Toyota’s classic LC70 updated

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

It won hearts and minds when it launched in 1984, and it’s still beloved by tradies, farmers and other people who work for a living.

Range Rover goes EV

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

The new electric Range Rover has been all but revealed as final-stage testing gets under way ahead of its launch later this year.

Isuzu D-Max refreshed for 2024

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Isuzu has revealed the updated 2024 D-MAX range. It includes a revised line-up of variants including the new X-Rider. The entire range has improvements to design, multimedia and safety.

Improving excellence

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Since it was released in 2021, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series has built a reputation for combining modern comfort with impressive off-road capabilities.