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NZ4x4 Trials Round One
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
As interim motorsport editor for NZ4WD, Sean Willmot has been more than quietly impressed with recent off-road events, the first of which was round one of the NZ 4x4 Trials held in
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Products
Michelin’s new LTX all terrain tyres
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
When you have such a critical component as tyres, asking them to perform multiple primary roles is demanding compromise.
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Tech Talk
Engine performance upgrades
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
From the home of the pickup comes a stealthy update for a classic Ford.
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Products
Powermax direct fit performance turbochargers
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
Alltech Diesel & Turbocharger offers a range of Garrett PowerMax direct fit performance turbocharger kits for a range of diesel utilities from Ford, Mazda Holden and Toyota.
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Products
Raptor coating for ultimate 4WD protection
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
If your 4WD rig does what it should and gets off-road and into the bush, you know it’s going to get dirty, and you accept that when you clean it, you are likely to find little or often big
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News and General
Dial in your exhaust sound for Ranger Raptor
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
The Next-Generation Ranger Raptor is not only built to dominate the deserts and master the mountains, but thanks to the 3.0L twin-turbo V6 model’s new active valve twin exhaust system and four driv
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Tech Talk
Bendix explains brake fluid and which one to choose?
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid and serves several important purposes within modern braking systems.
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Products
Oztent launches award-winning two-person swag
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
The Oztent RS-2 double swag is the only two-person swag that can be set up and packed down in less than 30 seconds. This is achieved by using Oztent’s innovative 30-second frame.
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New and tested 4WDs
Jeep Compass – the Baby Grand!
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
Jeep's new Compass - unlimited.
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Adventure NZ
Weekend Drive to Cape Turnagain
Friday, 13 January 2023
A relatively fine forecast and a suitable tide was the chance we were looking for to escape the city for a day and experience some isolated coastline.  After an early start to make the most of the
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New and tested 4WDs
NZ4WD Large 4WD SUV of the Year
Tuesday, 20 December 2022
Our Large 4WD SUV of the Year award was a difficult one this year.
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Products
What causes brake fade and how to minimise it
Monday, 19 December 2022
Brake fade doesn’t just happen on the racetrack, it can also occur in passenger cars, four-wheel-drives and commercial vehicles particularly under heavy braking conditions and during hotter tempera
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4WD Accesories
Mount shop for your 4WD stuff
Monday, 19 December 2022
If you know one thing about four-wheel-drive vehicles, you’ll know this: stuff – wears out.
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Products
Exide batteries made specifically for the Australasian market
Monday, 19 December 2022
Exide batteries are supplied in New Zealand by Ramcar, the company that manufactures some of the biggest battery brands on the market.
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Products
Matson – The battery accessory specialists
Monday, 19 December 2022
Founded in Australia more than 70 years ago, Matson is a leading name in the manufacture and supply of quality battery related products.
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4WD Accesories
Let Redarc power your summer adventure
Monday, 19 December 2022
Summer is on the way and with the warmer weather comes adventure. It’s the perfect time of year to pack up the car and head out.
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4WD Accesories
Hulk 4x4: For the ultimate off-road enthusiast
Monday, 19 December 2022
Hulk 4X4 is one of the fastest growing players in the New Zealand off-road and 4WD market, with a massive range of the latest hard-wearing innovative gear.
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4WD Accesories
MAC Utes – Putting a lid on it!
Monday, 19 December 2022
Load-rated ‘hard lids’ are fast becoming the preferred tray-covering/securing option for utility owners, with Hamilton-based manufacturer MAC Ute Accessories being one of the key players.
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4WD Accesories
Ironman 4x4 has something for every 4x4 in NZ
Monday, 19 December 2022
Every 4x4 owner in New Zealand should have something from Ironman 4x4.
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New and tested 4WDs
NZ4WD Medium 4WD SUV of the Year
Friday, 16 December 2022
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New and tested 4WDs
NZ4WD Compact 4WD SUV of the Year
Thursday, 15 December 2022
Vehicles for this award don’t have to have a transfer case, or even ultra-low gear (or two), though they do have to be able to deliver off road capability and this narrows the field considerably.
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Products
Ali Arc powering ahead
Saturday, 10 December 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, Ali Arc Industries is reflecting on one of its most challenging years in business since being founded some 34 years ago.  
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Adventure NZ
Cromwell Leaning Rock
Saturday, 10 December 2022
There are many reasons we own a 4wd.
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New and tested 4WDs
Massive 4WD Buyers guide 2022
Saturday, 10 December 2022
In the SUV section you might feel that there are some popular models missing, especially amongst the small SUV section.
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4WD Accesories
Terrain Tamer’s growing bake range
Saturday, 10 December 2022
It is well known to owners of Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series vehicles that the OE handbrake on these models is insufficient and prone to failure, causing slipping and dangerous rollaway events.
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