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Protection Equipment Feature: Bull bars – what you can and can’t do
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
The rules are set out in full on the NZTA website, but here are the main points as they apply to Class MA, MB, MC and NA vehicles.
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A good as new Land Cruiser FJ40
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Toyota is celebrating 60 years of the Land Cruiser this year, and it’s no secret that this will be commemorated by a trip from the top to the tip of New Zealand by celebrity Marc Ellis, driving a new...
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CCVC 40th birthday fundraiser
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The arrival in the early 1970s of Nissans and Toyotas to challenge the market dominance of Land Rover and Jeep was the start of the brand loyalty and rivalry that continues to this day. In an early...
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Isuzu gets chassis cab models
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The Isuzu D-Max ute range has been extended with the addition of new 4WD Space Cab and single cab chassis versions.
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Road through Molesworth Station opens
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Visitors now have the opportunity to drive through the spectacular high country landscape of Molesworth Station, New Zealand’s largest farm.
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Petrol Prado is back
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Toyota has added a 4 litre V6 petrol engine to its Land Cruiser Prado line-up. Available only in the top VX Limited grade, the new petrol engine is on sale now for $106,690.
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Help out the ‘Cruiser ‘Top to Bottom’
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Toyota New Zealand is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the legendary Land Cruiser this year – and to mark the fact TV personality Marc Ellis is going to drive the soon-to-be-released Toyota FJ...
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GLENTHORNE STATION
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
Glenthorne Station is a working sheep and cattle station that comprises of 62,352 acres of spectacular South Island high country nestled on the shores of Lake Coleridge in Canterbury.
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Looking back on Project 8K
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
When the idea was struck to undertake a project vehicle on a limited budget the first thing to do was set a budget. Various figures were tossed into the mix but basically as we initially planned to...
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Get it on-line at 4WDBits
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
4WDbits is New Zealand’s leading on-line retailer of affordable quality 4WD parts and accessories.
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Hereworth School trek for March
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
We’ve just received final details for the third 4WD Fundraiser for Hereworth School, based on private Central Hawke’s Bay coastal stations.
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OLD DISCO BREAKS RECORD
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
A three-man British driving team in a Land Rover Discovery II led by adventurer Mac Mackenney, has smashed the London to Cape Town overland driving record by nearly two days.
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Duncan's book - latest
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
A FARMER’S AFFAIR The Legend of the Land Rover Icon Written by Duncan Munro PublishMe Publishing Reviewed by John Oxley “This story covers the Series 1 to the Defender 60th Anniversay SVX including...
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Mitsubishi ASX takes to the road
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
On the back of gaining a 6.6 percent market share in July Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand is bullish about its prospects for the new ASX (Active Smart Crossover) which went on sale on August 1
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HAVE A GO DAY LATEST
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Excitement is building as final arrangements are made for the second NZ4WD magazine Have Go Day to be held at Jeep Woodhill 4WD Park on November 21 from 9 am to 3pm.
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Testing Michelins in a monsoon
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Michelin importer Tyreline Distributors recently invited a group of media and dealers to the New Zealand launch of the Michelin Latitude HT 4WD tyre and the new Michelin Pilot Sport 3 car tyre at...
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Freelander upgrades coming
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Land Rover is upgrading the 2011 Freelander 2 with a more powerful 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, sharper exterior looks and a smarter cabin.
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X-Trail updated
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Late this year we’ll see a facelift for of the next Nissan X-Trail. The changes refresh its exterior styling; improve the interior perceived quality and functionality, as well as revisions improve...
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Jeep Jamboree
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Labour Day weekend marks the Wellington Jeep Jamboree, organised by the Wellington Jeep Club, and to be held at "CampWainui" situated in Wainuiomata, with on-site camping, and where all social...
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The Kia Sportage
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Sophisticated Sportage hits town
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SUSPENSION FEATURE
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
You can modify you shiny, too!
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Mickey Thompson’s alloys in NZ
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Mickey Thompson’s range of alloy wheels are available through selected automotive/tyre stores in New Zealand.
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Trials New Season, new Committee
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
After two seasons in the hot seat Phil Collins has passed the role of NCO (National Competition Officer) on to Neville Dunton.
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Isuzu D-Max prices revealed
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
On show to Kiwis for the first time at Fieldays, the Isuzu D-Max immediately began selling right from the site at Mystery Creek.
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Protecting your 4WD
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Not many people would go out in the rain without at least a coat on (except maybe in the middle of a stinking hot summer’s day). So why would you want to go off-road without some protection for your...
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