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A brace of MapToasters
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Mapping is something that is constantly updated, anyone owning a street mapping GPS will know this – especially if they live around Auckland where new roads and motorways spring up on a regular basis...
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Testing Lights
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Which light is best for you?
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Got to admit it’s looking better
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
With the introduction of the new Actyon Sports, SsangYong has basically removed the single biggest obstacle its entrant into the ultra-competitive ute segment faced: its looks. Damien O’Carroll...
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The ‘old school’ rules
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
The offroad racing championship has turned into a battle between old school, tried and trusted race designs, and a new wave of innovative cars.  The older established designs seemed to be under...
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Choosing the right tyres
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
It will come as no surprise to you that tyres are the single easiest and most cost-effective way to quickly improve your 4WD’s off-road ability, simply because they are the one thing that dictates...
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Book early for Kauri Coast safari
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
The  eighth bi-annual Northland Kauri Coast 4x4 Club safari is on its way and once again will be a 6-day event (from Sunday January 19 to Friday January 26 next year) through some of the most...
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Motor Sport- Offroad
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
New race cars and trucks are bringing a whole new look to New Zealand motor sport’s most spectacular series, the Mickey Thompson Tires Offroad Racing National Championship, and racers from one end of...
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Load Carrying
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
While a properly secured load is important in any vehicle, it becomes utterly vital in an off-road situation. Especially when you consider some of the gear you need to carry when you head off the...
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Drop-top Evoque shown
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Land Rover has solved the headroom problem for the rear of the Evoque coupe by unveiling a convertible concept at the Geneva Motor Show.  Land Rover says the concept is “to explore the potential for...
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Project Re-A-Range update
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
  It’s been a while since we did an updated report on Project Re-A-Range, our modified Range Rover, so we decided it was about time we covered some of the little things that have done in maintenance...
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Hilux’s 30 year record
Monday, 05 March 2012
The Toyota Hilux is about to rack up its 30th consecutive year as top-selling ute in New Zealand.. Steve Prangnell, Toyota’s general manager sales and operations, says customer loyalty to Hilux has...
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So you want more power from your 4WD?
Monday, 05 March 2012
Don’t be embarrassed, we understand completely, after all, who doesn’t want more power? The desire for more power is completely natural, it is a kind of deeply ingrained need that lurks in the dark...
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Clarkson ‘no’ for 4WD trip
Monday, 05 March 2012
Jeremy Clarkson has topped a poll of the celebrities Brits would least like to share a driving adventure with, according to new research by Continental Tyres.
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EarthCruiser extends Aussie ingenuity
Monday, 05 March 2012
Following its highly successful debut on the Australian market this year EarthCruiser has announced a separate additional range of purpose-built modular camper bodies.
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New petrol power for Wranglers
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
The Jeep Wrangler has finally got its much-awaited petrol engine upgrade with news that the All-new 3.6-litre V6 Pentastar motor is fitted in 2012 Wranglers which have just landed in New Zealand.
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Protecting your Asset
Thursday, 05 January 2012
Your 4WD is a big investment, regardless of whether it is a brand new top-of-the-line SUV or a second hand ute, and properly protecting it is something that should be built into your budget from the...
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Tech Talk
Recovering from Disaster
Monday, 05 March 2012
Rescue techniques by hand, vehicle and winch.
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Tech Talk
To Winch or Not to Winch
Monday, 05 March 2012
Often a winch is regarded as the final option when manual and vehicle powered recovery has failed. However, there are times when it should be the first choice, in terms of efficiency and safety.
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Tech Talk
First Aid
Monday, 05 March 2012
The first three questions asked of 4WD owners: “Have you been stuck yet?” “When are you getting a winch?” “Have you used the winch?” Noble thoughts, but some of the most common immobilisations happen...
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Tech Talk
Vehicle Assisted Recovery
Monday, 05 March 2012
The quickest and easiest way to recover a stuck vehicle is to tow it with an accompanying vehicle. This also can be the quickest way to damage one or other of the vehicles, or their passengers, as...
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Tech Talk
Safe Recoveries
Monday, 05 March 2012
Recoveries can be extremely dangerous, which highlights the need for care and forethought before attempting any sort of recovery, even one that may seem on the face of it to be dead easy. Here are a...
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Tech Talk
Learning recoveries
Monday, 05 March 2012
Book learning is all well and good, but sometimes it’s best to combine that with proper training as well as experience.
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Land Rover boss on Defender
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
The next Land Rover Defender will be designed and built for a new class of owner, and although the views of current owners will be taken into account, they won’t override everything.
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Holden’s new tough wagon
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Holden’s latest rugged SUV offering has broken cover at the Dubai International Motor Show. Making its global debut as the Chevrolet Trailblazer, this tough yet sophisticated SUV will arrive in...
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Nissan celebrates 50th anniversary of Simpson Desert crossing
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Nissan Australia will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first vehicle crossing of the Simpson Desert with a re-enactment of the historic event featuring two of the original participants.
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