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Ray Stone – Stories from our Back Roads – The man behind the books
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
Stories from our Back Roads are two books just released by Bateman Books, one covers the North Island, the other the South.
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Ford ‘maxes out’ 2021 Ranger line-up with trick new ‘Raptor lite’
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
Set to land in New Zealand in early 2021, Ford’s all-new Ford Ranger FX4 Max brings greater off-road capability, with unique features including off-road suspension with FOX shocks, 32-inch all-terrain tyres and new all-weather materials and finish
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SAAS S-DRIVE Throttle Controller Part 2 – The verdict
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
In the June 2020 issue of NZ4WD I wrote about us acquiring an SAAS S-Drive unit to fit to my 2003 Range Rover V8.  Initially I had a problem working out how to access the wiring plug on the luxury Range Rovers ‘organ’ type accelerator pedal but on
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Mazda Unveils All-New Mazda BT-50
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Australia and New Zealand will be the first territories in the world to see Mazda’s all-new BT-50 (pictured) Ute, with stock arriving before the end of the year.
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SAAS S-DRIVE Throttle Controller Part 1
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
During one of our NZ4WD management meetings the subject of throttle controllers came up and it was mentioned that maybe we should try one of these units ourselves considering the increased awareness of these controllers are currently receiv
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Landy faithful gather for annual pre-58 event
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
The ninth annual run of the ‘Land Rover Series 1 Enthusiasts, New Zealand’ group took place at the end of February 2020 in Clevedon, South Auckland.  We are not a club – just a bunch of total strangers who have nothing else in common other than a
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COVID-19 - A global crisis unfolds
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
I’m writing this article on the 26th March in a house in Marahau, Abel Tasman, in which we will be confined for at least four weeks.
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Unleash your vehicle’s potential with S-DRIVE
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Whether you’re looking for a better, more responsive feel to your vehicle’s throttle pedal, or  to improve either your fuel economy or ability to tow,  the S-DRIVE Electronic Throttle Controller is about the best bang-for-buck accessory you
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RAM-ping up sales in the South Story
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
A few months ago, NZ4WD magazine reviewed the new RAM 1500 , an intriguing mix of super ute and 4x4, which is gaining more of a following than could reasonably be expected of something its size, given that we are not Americans.
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4x4Explorer adds Adventures division
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Keen to build on the base he has developed with his 4x4Explorer.co.nz website and subscription-based off-road route selection service, Overlander extraordinaire – and regular NZ4WD contributor - Richard Soult has created 4x4Explorer Adventu
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Latest Ironman 4x4 ‘Destination Store’ now open in Hamilton
Tuesday, 20 August 2019
The Ironman 4x4 brand and product range is well established at home in Australia and now in at least 20 other countries around the world, including New Zealand.
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Holden ROX ute market with radical Colorado concept
Thursday, 20 June 2019
Months in the making and sporting significant aesthetic and dynamic upgrades, Holden New Zealand has revealed the ROX, a radical new home-grown Colorado concept ute. 
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Trailer Socket with power connector
Friday, 31 May 2019
 NARVA, has released a new 7-pin flat trailer socket in New Zealand that also features a built-in heavy-duty battery connector, providing added versatility for buyers.
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Jeep back in the ute business
Monday, 27 May 2019
All-new the 2020 Jeep Gladiator ute might be, but the Wrangler-based load carrier – set to go on sale  here this time next year – builds on a rich heritage of tough, dependable Jeep trucks.
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Upgrade for Suzuki Vitara 
Monday, 22 April 2019
Suzuki has upgraded its Vitara, the MY19 version distinguished from the front by a vertical chrome accent/ five-slotted grille plus changes to the lower sections of both the front and rear bumpers, and from the back by new taillights which now inc
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VW/Ford joint ute/van venture
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Volkswagen AG and the Ford Motor Company recently announced a ‘broad alliance’ to develop medium-sized utes and commercial vans for global markets beginning as early as 2022.
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Rhino Rack comp winner
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
With so many of us (33.4%) living in Auckland, it’s only natural that if a prize is offered and a draw held the chances of it going to someone from the Queen City are greater than – say – someone from Invercargill, Wairoa, or Ruatahuna!
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New ‘entry-level’ Disco here
Friday, 16 November 2018
The launch of a new Discovery ‘Pioneer’ model designed for the New Zealand market will see one of the lowest  price points – under $100,000 – ever offered on its most popular model says Land Rover NZ general manager Steve Kenchington.
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Ford set to build on Ranger’s success
Wednesday, 17 October 2018
The updated 2019 Ford Ranger has gone on sale with a raft of focused improvements...
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CZCTC season eight
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Anticipation is the word of the moment, the eighth season of the Central Zone Club Truck Challenge (CTC) is due to start imminently.
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