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New and tested 4WDs
X-Class Power play
Thursday, 13 September 2018
A late relative of mine, Owen Nichol, would have loved Mercedes-Benz’s new X-Class ute.
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New and tested 4WDs
Subaru puts the Sport in SUV
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Kiwis love Subarus. We always have. However the rise and rise of the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) has left importer Subaru New Zealand with something of a quandary.
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News and General
Let there be light!
Thursday, 13 September 2018
The initial idea was to take flexible LED strips and attach them to the rear of the truck...
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News and General
No middle ground
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
I worry about my son Andrew’s best mate, who, to protect the innocent here, we will call Bob!
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News and General
The art of bouncing back
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
By Bryan Chang  
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Motor Sports
Thumbs up for new Mud Plug venue
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
A good time, by all accounts, was had by all at this year’s  Clutha 4WD Club’s Mud Plug, held at a new property off Slopedown Road near Clinton.
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Motor Sports
A tremendous effort
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
First-time Winch Challenge events don’t get much better than the recent Hawke’s Bay. NZ4WD magazine’s Ashley Lucas explains why!
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Motor Sports
Cold comfort!
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
It was a risk running Rd 2 of the Superwinch Mainland Winch Challenge in Alexandra in July. But despite a definite nip in the air, a good time, generally, was had by all.
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Weekend drive
Joining (or not) the dots!
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Looking for somewhere different for this month’s Weekend Drive, David Coxon’s regular travelling companion, Ashley, suggested an exploratory drive north of the Whanganui River. Story and photos:...
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News and General
Factory-fitted
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
With such an overwhelmingly positive response to the original one-off Holden Colorado Xtreme showcar when it appeared at Fieldays in 2016 it was obviously only a matter of time before GM’s local arm...
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Adventure International
I’ve got a truck, a route and a week. Pt 1
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Using my 2005 Range Rover, nick named, by my mates, the “Drive-By”, I wanted to explore the French and Italian Alps.
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Adventure NZ
Glacier Challenge
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Getting to and from Macaulay Hut is one of Close to Home contributor Richard Soult’s favourite overland trips...
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New and tested 4WDs
SportsCat a good start
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Like Holden, Aussie tuning house HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) has had to re-invent itself.
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News and General
Solar Shower sorted
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Since my partner, Andrea, started joining me on my 4x4 Explorer adventures, I’ve had a renewed interest in making the truck as comfortable as possible for extended 4x4 Expeditions.
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Events
Where the muddy heck were ya?
Thursday, 12 July 2018
With the Woodhill 100 cancelled due to storm damage the final round of this year’s ORANZ northern series was held on a sodden Sunday June 03 on the Makarau short track just up the road.
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Events
First up, best dressed
Thursday, 12 July 2018
The Marlborough 4WD Club hosted the opening round of this year’s Mainland Superwinch Challenge at Maruia over Queen’s Birthday weekend...
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Weekend drive
Any day’s a good day in a 4WD
Thursday, 12 July 2018
A cold, wet day is no excuse not to get out and explore the country...
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News and General
New Tri-Fold Hard Cover by Airplex.
Thursday, 12 July 2018
Traditionally similar folding covers are made of vinyl and although they are ‘lockable’, they are not very secure as they can easily be ripped or cut open. 
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4WD Accesories
How a Foam Cell Shock is made
Thursday, 12 July 2018
Anyone who’s spent time out in the bush knows that the reliability of the gear you choose to put your faith in is paramount to both safety, and having a good time.
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Adventure International
In the land of Land Cruisers
Thursday, 12 July 2018
Bolivia is the poorest country in the whole South America. But also the most beautiful at the same time, in my opinion...
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New and tested 4WDs
G-Class act
Thursday, 12 July 2018
While Mercedes-Benz may well be almost synonymous with luxury vehicles in this part of the world...
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New and tested 4WDs
Kiwis get Xtreme Holden first
Thursday, 12 July 2018
In a ‘coals-to-Newcastle’ story sure to warm the heart of any Kiwi cricket fan old enough to  remember the infamous ‘underarm bowling incident of 1981’ Holden...
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News and General
Drop those revs
Thursday, 12 July 2018
Aussie 4x4 aftermarket specialist Terrain Tamer is pleased to announce the release of their new Modified fifth gear set for 70 Series V8 Toyota Land Cruisers.
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News and General
Have 4x4, will explore
Thursday, 12 July 2018
As a teenager with a road-legal trail bike growing up in Gore I thought nothing of getting up early of a summer weekend and heading to Queenstown for the day...
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Video Content
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - Video Road Report
Monday, 25 June 2018
We video test the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line.
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