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RAM TRUCKS NZ Claims 10-Years as #1
Friday, 16 January 2026
RAM Trucks NZ is proud to announce a decade of dominance, securing the position of New Zealand’s number one-selling large pickup truck for the tenth consecutive year. 
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Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - January
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
It’s all kicking off   Put down that Christmas ham, it’s time to get back into action.
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New and tested 4WDs
On Patrol
Saturday, 27 December 2025
It’s come a long way, and done a lot of work. The Nissan Patrol has been on the road (and off the road) since 1951.
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Pathfinding at Port Waikato
Sunday, 21 December 2025
The first-generation Pathfinder was unveiled in May 1985 and was introduced in July 1986 as a ‘three-door’ body-on-frame SUV.
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New and tested 4WDs
Super Duty on the descent of Mount Terrible. Image by Mark Baker.
Things to look forward to - Ford launches the toughest Ranger of all
Sunday, 14 December 2025
The 4WD landscape is changing fast.
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New and tested 4WDs
An SUV in true modern style
Hitting the trail
Saturday, 13 December 2025
A week in a modern SUV is quite revelatory after spending a lot of time  in 4WD utes. 
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Hilux development engineers get to grips with New Zealand conditions
Friday, 12 December 2025
Two of Toyota Motor Corporation’s leading engineers behind the new-gen
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Yamaha YXZ UTVs like Carl Ruiterman's will run in a new open class in 2026
Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - December
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
A question of class Anything goes – an open UTV class will run next year in New Zealand.
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The Ranger range gets reset for 2026
Ford resets its best seller
Friday, 05 December 2025
There's big change for Ford's Ranger family.
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4WD Accesories
Redarc expands Tow-Pro Link with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
Thursday, 04 December 2025
Redarc Electronics is expanding the capabilities of its Tow-Pro Link electric brake controller with the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
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Defender goes to Dakar
Friday, 28 November 2025
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Bendix explains workings of electric trailer brakes
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
When it comes to trailer or caravan brakes, there are several different options available, namely hydraulic, mechanical and electric actuation – the system you select will depend on several variabl
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New and tested 4WDs
Aimed at urban and family users, the U9 remains happy out in the mud
A leap forward: MGU9 launched in New Zealand
Friday, 14 November 2025
The MG brand has revealed its U9 midsize-plus ute for New Zealand in three models.
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News and General
New Nissan Navara on its way
Thursday, 13 November 2025
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Suzuki e VITARA set to arrive in New Zealand
Thursday, 13 November 2025
From the second quarter 2026, the fan-favourite Vitara is turning electric with the arrival of the Suzuki e VITARA.
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Ford farewells the Bi-Turbo Ranger engine
Thursday, 13 November 2025
 Ford has announced significant updates to its powertrain offerings for the award-winning Ranger and Everest, enhancing the proven 2.0L turbo-diesel engine and expanding the availability of the pow
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4WD Accesories
Simplified Off-Grid Power with Redarc RedWorks.
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Redarc delivers complete, plug-and-play power with its new RedWorks pre-wired power panel range.
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New and tested 4WDs
Ninth generation Hilux revealed
Toyota reveals ninth generation Hilux
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Next year is looking like a big one for Toyota as it launches the ninth generation of its Hilux.
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Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - November
Monday, 10 November 2025
Hall wins offroad racing championship   Nick Hall is the 2025 CT Civil New Zealand offroad racing champion.
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News and General
Ram ramps up its heavy duty pickup range
Friday, 31 October 2025
The big American metal is getting an upgrade.  Prices and specifications for the Ram’s MY25 2500 and 3500 pick-up range have been announced.
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Return to Prado-land
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
This month, we’ve been back in a new Prado for a second look at Toyota’s most capable 4WD SUV.
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Offroad racing national championship final round attracts record entry
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
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Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - October
Sunday, 12 October 2025
The big show is coming to TECT Park
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Kia kicks off with strong contender
Thursday, 09 October 2025
It’s been a long time coming. But Kia's Tasman ute is finally here.
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Defender Dakar D7X-R
Defender lines up offroading's ultimate challenge
Friday, 03 October 2025
The Defender Rally motorsport team has accelerated preparations for its debut entry to the 2026 Dakar Rally and FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) after completing a gruelling test of t
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