News and General

Thursday, 03 July 2025

Jaguar Land Rover has strengthened the Discovery’s family appeal by introducing a new edition – the Tempest - while updates across the entire line-up enhance both the design and family-friendly ver

Defender celebrates its trophy heritage

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Land Rover has revealed a new special edition of its all-conquering Defender that recognises the brand's long history in offroad and no-road exploration adventure events.

‘Take it slow on ice and snow’ says Bendix

Thursday, 19 June 2025

The southern hemisphere isn’t known for its icy and snowy road conditions, but that means that come ski season, thousands of drivers head to the slopes with few skills and very little practice at m

Land Rover Classic launches Classic Defender V8 Soft Top

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Land Rover Classic has confirmed the return of an icon with the launch of the Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top – the most desirable classic Land Rover Defender.

JAC T9 smashes 24-hour endurance record

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

The JAC (“Jack”) T9's position as a reliable workhorse for Kiwi tradies has been further reinforced by the remarkable achievement of its South African stablemate, which recently shattered the count

GeoffZone - New 4WD!

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

I just stepped into the cockpit of possibly the most expensive and capable 4WD in New Zealand!

Prado taken to extremes - Arctic Trucks toughens Toyota’s new SUV

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

The new Prado is definitely a capable offering, both on and off the road.

Ram eyes mid-size truck

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

At the Detroit Auto Show, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has suggested the addition of a mid-size truck to the brand’s line-up.

NZ Topo maps now available on Basemaps

Thursday, 10 April 2025

New Zealand’s favourite topographic maps can now be viewed in 3D on theBasemaps website.

Focus on the Navara

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Founded and still based in New Zealand, Fully Equipped offers a diverse range of world-class accessories and a professional services.

Lucky ol’ America

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Hands up everybody who sees a Lexus and immediately thinks ‘phwoarrr, off- roader’. Anybody?

BYD Shark launched

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

BYD has entered new territory with the Shark 6, a utility vehicle blending cutting- edge innovation with raw power aimed at taking on both urban streets and off-road trails.

Roaming the south

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Jill Waterman didn’t really intend to become a camper owner. Together with her husband Max, she’d wandered into a caravan and camper show – and walked out with a camper.

Staying safe on the road with PME

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Performance Mechanical & Engineering Ltd (PME) is the New Zealand importer and distributors of tyre pressure monitors from Australian brand iCheckTPMS.

New MU-X breaks cover

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

In Australia, it’s the second-most popular large SUV of 2024. Now, the Isuzu MU-X is getting a midlife facelift update.

Navara: Nissan sticks to its guns

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

It’s been a while. In fact, a longer while than is comfortable. ‘Platform shared’ vehicles usually debut in different years, with the lead partner getting to market first.

What’s that on your Jimny?

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Mountain goat and beach boss, the Suzuki Jimny is New Zealand’s favourite small 4WD for a reason. It goes places bigger 4WDs can’t and has ‘fun’ stamped on its DNA.

A Jeep tribute

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

The Jeep Wrangler is one of the oldest and among the longest-running nameplates in the US car market, first appearing in the brand’s off-road SUV range in 1986.

50 years of Jimny fun

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

No 4WD on sale today has stayed as close to its origins as Suzuki’s Jimny. This ‘proper’ 4WD SUV traces its roots back to Suzuki’s first mainstream global success, the LJ50.

LDV launches new T60 flagship

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Launched at the end of 2024 and on sale from mid-January, LDV’s range-topping LDV T60 Max Plus gets engineering tweaks, a fresh face, and a revised cabin.