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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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Short Course in Waikato
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
The New Zealand Off-road Racing Short Course championships are held annually at the Waikato Winter Show at the Claudlands Showgrounds where ORANZ competitors battle through brackets of classes racing...
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North Island Teams Recovery
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Ron and Debbie Strume opened their gates to some of the local North Island 4WD Clubs for a two day teams recovery event during May, and members from the South Waikato 4WD Club, Bay of Plenty Four...
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A French Revolution
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
We were standing out at Extreme 4WD Park, near Helensville, west of Auckland, wondering just what was going on. Lots of the fences near the old shearing shed had been taken down, our cross-axle test...
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GET MORE POWER
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Do you find your 4WD hasn’t get enough power to get you up steep hills when you’ve a load of people and camping gear on board?
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New Jeep Cherokee pictures
Monday, 21 June 2010
Chrysler Group has released images of the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, expected here early next year. Highlights of the new Jeep include a choice of three 4WD systems, new Jeep Quadra-Lift air...
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4WD Training
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Would you let a new employee handle a chain saw without ensuring they knew how to use it properly?
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2WD option for next Land Rover
Monday, 17 May 2010
Land Rover has announced that it will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD version) for the new compact Range Rover. On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130 g/km of CO2 -...
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Tie it down
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Airplex has come out with a new easy-to-use system to ensure loads don’t shift in your 4WD, ute, van, trailer or truck.
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