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Trasco Defender

Monday, 24 April 2023

German automotive armouring specialist Trasco Bremen has launched the A-Kip level Land Rover Defender 110 SUV.

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News and General

Next Triton breaks cover

Monday, 24 April 2023

Mitsubishi’s generation six Triton is looming closer.

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Video Content

2021 Isuzu MU-X

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

We video review the 2021 Isuzu MU-X.

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Video Content

Maxxis AT811 Razr AT Tyre

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

In this video, we test the Maxxis AT811 Razr AT Tyre’s ability to perform on a variety of surfaces, from smoo

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Motor Sports

Club 4WD series

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Central Zone Club Truck Challenge 2023 round 3 Wellington By Andrew Gee

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Motor Sports

4WD trials series

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

The pairing of Neville Mather and Richard Verner are shaping up as a title prospect after winning the fourth round of the Lucas Oil NZ 4×4 Trials at Te Puke.

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Adventure NZ

Adventure south – Waikaia Bush Road

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

When I was looking to escape the rat race of running IT services in government departments in Wellington I looked briefly at the “Grand Designs” notion of buying and restoring the old Cape Broom Ho

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News and General

Beyond traditional recycling

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

The world of auto recycling has been turned on its head these days compared to what many readers will remember from the past. The ToyComm team is looking to take a further step on that journey.

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News and General

Airplex introduces SmartCap Canopies

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

The globally renowned RSI SmartCap canopies are now available in New Zealand. There’s a reason why the brand is developing a cult following around the world.

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New and tested 4WDs

Wide track Hilux

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Sean Willmot has questions – and finds answers – during his drive of Toyota’s wide track Hilux. Question: When is an SR5 Cruiser Hilux not an SR5 Cruiser Hilux?

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New and tested 4WDs

Tested: Nissan Pathfinder

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

With a history that spans nearly four decades, it’s no surprise that inspiration for the latest Pathfinder can be traced all the way back to the original boxy style version which launched in 1985 a

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News and General

Resto 40 series

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Who loves Toyota’s 40-series cruiser? Lots of people. A restored 40? Mint. But wait, there’s more: a Chevy heart of steel lurks under the bonnet.

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News and General

American Defender

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Defender+Corvette=650bhp Electric? Perhaps not for everyone.

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News and General

Amarok range confirmed

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

The past decade’s trend toward ever-more-flash utes is continuing to accelerate.

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Motor Sports

Drama at Dakar

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Nasser Al-Attiyah and co-driver Mathieu Baumel have won the car class in the 2023 Dakar Rally, once again winning in a Toyota Hilux.

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Weekend drive

Thursday, 16 February 2023

This year we decided to take advantage of the Christmas break to explore the region around New Plymouth – an area that is not really far enough away to be a big holiday destination but too far for

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Adventure NZ

Lindis exploration

Thursday, 16 February 2023

On the recent day trip to Cromwell (early December), to deliver a load of camping gear, we decided to have a look at the old Lindis Pass Historic Hotel on the way back to Geraldine.

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Adventure NZ

Adventure south

Thursday, 16 February 2023

By Series 1 to Lake Sumner and The Rainbow Part 1 of the Journey appeared in NZ4WD February issue.

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New and tested 4WDs

Mahindra Pik Up auto

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Mahindra has added a six-speed auto to its funky Pik Up. Sean Willmot takes a close look at Mahindra’s new offering.

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Products

Ironman: protect that 4WD

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Ironman 4x4 offers a full range of automotive accessories including bull bars, suspension upgrades, side steps and rails, rear bars, underbody protection, lights, winches, snorkels and camping gear

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Products

Utemaster redefines the service body

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Utemaster’s Revolutionary New TrailCore Service Body shows that service bodies for utes are not just for tradies and contractors.

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Products

Expedition NZ – new gear is here!

Thursday, 16 February 2023

With years of experience overlanding across dozens of countries all over the world on 4WD journeys taking months to complete, I’ve learned a thing or two about which 4wd brands are mainly for show

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New and tested 4WDs

Nissan’s flagship Navara

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Capable, well equipped, with something of a cult following, Nissan’s Navara has become ever-more viable for ute buyers who don’t want to follow the crowd.

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