4WD's rule in Detroit
The Detroit Motor Show in January is fast becoming one of the top launch pads for new vehicles and concepts – the latter usually destined for production in toned-down form from those shown – and once again 4WD vehicles were prominent, proving that the “buy-down” trend hasn’t begun to take hold. At least not in the US, at any rate!
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Protection Equipment
Your 4WD is an expensive investment, but more than that you want to ensure that it’s always going to get you home.
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Perils of the Diesel Bug
Many diesel vehicle owners don’t realise that a micro organism can grow inside the fuel tank, feeding on the diesel fuel itself, especially if the vehicle isn’t used a lot – as often happens with old 4WDs or those used for occasional trips.
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Monster Cruiser
Toyota NZ is really focused on the new version of its Land Cruiser 4WD flagship, the 200 Series, just launched to replace the 100 almost simultaneously worldwide.
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Tough enough for New Zealand
Towing a trailer is not the ideal way to explore the backwoods of New Zealand. But what if you found one that’s so tough and manoevrable that it follows anywhere the tow vehicle can go – at little effort?
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The New Defender
By systematically applying the brakes to wheels which weren’t in contact with the ground – and therefore were spinning – the system, which is linked to the Defender’s ABS antilock brakes, puts all the torque into wheels which DO have grip.
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