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Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Motospecs has introduced a revolutionary new product to the New Zealand automotive aftermarket: Drivetech SumoSprings, the world’s first and only load assist “airless airbag” suspension system for...

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Jeep latest

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

It’s been hard to get any information about what’s happening to Jeep in New Zealand, but finally we’ve got confirmation that the brand is alive and well.

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Back country cuisine

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Travelling through New Zealand’s beautiful country areas is great fun – and it can be made even better if you have good food while you’re doing it. And we’re not talking about “food on the run” or...

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Keeping safe in the great outdoors

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Your 4WD is jam-packed. You’ve checked the oil, water and tyres as well as your trusty gear. The weather’s going to be great and you’re about to head off into the great outdoors with your mates for...

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Something for all at Lake Ohau

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Lake Ohau Station is home to new accommodation called the Lake Ohau Quarters, located on the shores of Lake Ohau, just 50km from Omarama or Twizel. It has replaced the well-known Weatherall Motels,...

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High hopes for new Santa Fe

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Looks aren’t everything, but they sure play a big part in why people buy the Hyundai Sante Fe. Damien O’Carroll reports in the newest version.

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Alfa-based Cherokee

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

There’s a new Jeep Cherokee on the way, based, believe it or not, on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta platform! Is it going to lose it’s off-road cred?

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Never forget your recovery gear!

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

It’s a jack, Jack, but not in the way you mean it! A high lift jack is just one item that will make it easier to get out and going if you’ve got yourself stuck off-road.

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New and tested 4WDs

Electric Defender

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Land Rover has combined cutting-edge automotive engineering and ancient technology by unveiling not one, but seven electric Defender models at the 2013 Geneva motor show.

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New RAV4 impresses

Thursday, 21 March 2013

The Toyota RAV4 was the car that started the compact 4WD craze, so the latest version to hit New Zealand is an important event, says Damien O’Carroll

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The traction game

Thursday, 21 March 2013

What’s the biggest difference between a 4WD vehicle and either a front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive? The answer is traction.

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New Range Rover hits NZ

Thursday, 21 February 2013

You wouldn’t normally take a $255,000 motor vehicle onto a tight and twisting bush road, but we did at the launch of the new Range Rover. John Oxley reports. The latest Range Rover has (arguably)...

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Luxury CAV from Kia

Thursday, 21 February 2013

We’ve had SUVs for a time, and even SAVs. Now, blurring the line between Kia’s GT concept and a luxury CUV, (that’s short for Crossover Utility Vehicle) is the beautiful Cross GT concept shown at the...

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Ironman’s new LED range

Thursday, 21 February 2013

Ironman 4x4 has released a range of LED lights tried and tested in Australian conditions, suitable for any application, from unique modular designs to full length light bars.

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Jono’s Thunder Truck analysed

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Jono Climo is fast becoming a legend in his own lifetime in the off-road racing community. Damien O’Carroll interviewed him – and checked out his new Thunder Truck.Jono Climo is one of those people...

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Holden Colorado 7

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

It’s been a decade since Holden had a body-on-frame 4x4 wagon in its product line-up, Robert Barry sampled the new Colorado on-road and off-road recently in Melbourne.

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Discovery 4 upgraded

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

The 2.7-litre turbodiesel in the Discovery 4 is being replaced by a 155kW 3-litre twin turbodiesel engine (TDV6). The 0-100km time has gone from 12.7 seconds to 10.7 seconds.

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Uniden radios tested

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

One of the more interesting parts of this job is testing new gadgets. And what more useful for a 4WDer than a pair of handheld radios, reports John Oxley

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New Sport in NZ

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

The Range Rover Sport is now even more head-turning with the introduction of the Range Rover Sport Dynamic. This special edition vehicle has just been launched in New Zealand by Land Rover and offers...

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Kuga wins top rating

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Ford has become the first car manufacturer to achieve six different Euro NCap Advanced rewards for outstanding technological innovation, including features on the all-new Kuga 4WD.

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WoF calculations at odds

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is concerned that some of the key data being considered as part of the Government’s review of warrant of fitness (WoF) frequency lacks consistency, with the...

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New Santa Fe in Oz

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Hyundai in Australia has already introduced the all-new Santa Fe seven-seat SUV, presenting the next evolution of the company’s signature “Fluidic Design” – “Storm Edge”. The vehicle is expected here...

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