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News and General
Farewelling the Cherokee
Friday, 19 May 2023
We are not really sure about this one. At first glance it looks like one of those lame April 1 “jokes”. But then… American media are mourning the death of the Jeep Cherokee.
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Adventure NZ
Windwhistle high country tour
Monday, 24 April 2023
A great drive for a good cause – and even the weather played along.
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Products
Kingone winches
Monday, 24 April 2023
Kingone Winch has winches to suit a wide range of 4WDs and commercial machines.
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News and General
4WD recovery gear
Monday, 24 April 2023
It’s that time of year. After a pretty ordinary summer, we head into winter, and the mudholes, washouts and river crossings are becoming trickier.
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New and tested 4WDs
Ford Ranger Sport
Monday, 24 April 2023
Could the Ranger Sport be the best of the bunch?  It’s no secret among 4WDers that Ford’s 2023 Rangers set the mid-size 4X4 ute segment on fire since their launch.
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News and General
Greerton Auto Super Shoppe
Monday, 24 April 2023
Colorado, new Ranger, Hilux and the mighty wee Jimny: Greerton Auto Super Shoppe has enhanced a broad range of 4WDs for off-road use.
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New and tested 4WDs
My4WD Jimny adventure build
Monday, 24 April 2023
It’s no secret that for many, the Suzuki Jimny is the ‘it’ 4WD of the year. Twelve months ago, NZ4WD tested the limited-run Safari edition, and loved it for is compact, can-do honesty.
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News and General
Old Jeep gets a V10 boost
Monday, 24 April 2023
Letter from America: this 1967 Kaiser Jeep M715 looked destined for the wrecker’s yard. It hadn’t moved in half a decade, all its tires were flat, and it needed a new engine.
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News and General
Suzuki Vitara hybrid
Monday, 24 April 2023
New hybrid versions of the Suzuki Vitara Turbo will improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.
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News and General
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
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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