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Friday, 18 September 2026

We’ve had Carl Ruiterman, Noah Hutchison and now John Butler is the latest UTV racer to take the championship points lead.

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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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New and tested 4WDs

A first look at Defender’s adventure-ready limited edition 110 Trophy

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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.

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New and tested 4WDs

Hilux steps up for work - and weekends

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

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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News and General

Pajero returns

Sunday, 06 September 2026

Eleven years after the arrival of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, the company has shown its new mainstream Pajero.

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News and General

Nissan announces NZ pricing and specifications for new Patrol

Thursday, 03 September 2026

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.

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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

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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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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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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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

New Horizon adds offroad adventure appeal to Jimny

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Suzuki has announced the arrival of the new Jimny Horizon special edition, available in both three-door and five-door variants. The company says the Horizon has been developed for Kiwi customers s

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News and General

New Pajero draws closer

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Worst-kept secret of 2026: Mitsubishi is bringing back the Pajero name.

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4WD Sports

Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - August

Tuesday, 11 August 2026

The south’s the place to be for the final rounds of the 2026 national championship, for sure.

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News and General

Nissan confirms Y63 Patrol for New Zealand

Wednesday, 05 August 2026

Nissan New Zealand has confirmed local customers can now register their interest for the all-new Y63 Patrol, with the next-generation flagship 4WD scheduled to arrive in showrooms across New Zealand...

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News and General

Ram's popular 1500 goes black

Saturday, 01 August 2026

Ram 1500, New Zealand's best-selling large pick-up truck for the past decade, has a new addition to the line-up with the arrival of the Express Black Edition, due in showrooms this month.

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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

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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News and General

Edging further into electrification

Saturday, 18 July 2026

Range Rover has confirmed the arrival of its second EV, Range Rover Sport Electric.

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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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News and General

Helderberg creates Rocco, a unique Defender 110

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Rocco began with a question. A father and son in Nashville wanted to know what it would take to build a Defender they could drive every day, and one day pass down without explanation. The answer took...

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News and General

Chery reveals Stockman

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Chery Australia has provided an early look at the capability of its upcoming Stockman ute, previewing its Diesel Super Hybrid powertrain that’s designed to deliver outstanding performance, lo

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4WD Sports