• Edging further into electrification
    Range Rover has confirmed the arrival of its second EV, Range Rover Sport Electric. Following on from the Range Rover Electric, Range Rover Sport features the same unmistakable, muscular form – now...
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  • Foton brings new Tunland to New Zealand market
    It’s an intriguing proposition. An established and innovative truck manufacturer drives back into New Zealand’s bustling ute market with an all-new ‘midsize-plus’ ute that aims to challenge the...
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  • Helderberg creates Rocco, a unique Defender 110
    The Rocco Story Rocco began with a question. A father and son in Nashville wanted to know what it would take to build a Defender they could drive every day, and one day pass down without explanation...
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  • Chery reveals Stockman
    Chery Australia has provided an early look at the capability of its upcoming Stockman ute, previewing its Diesel Super Hybrid powertrain that’s designed to deliver outstanding performance, long...
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  • Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - July
    A taste of disappointment We were all packed. The Giti Tyres Chev Prolite was all washed and loaded in the box trailer. Ready for a thrash in the excellent Nelson Forests at the Ruff’n’Tuff enduro....
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New and tested 4WDs
JAC T9 PHEV Ute
Thursday, 11 June 2026

JAC have officially launched their much-anticipated T9 PHEV ute at Fieldays, with stock due to arrive late July to early August and pre-orders open now.

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New and tested 4WDs
Meeting the Great White Ute
Friday, 15 May 2026

We first saw LDV’s Terron 9 ute at the 2025 Fieldays. We were there as part of a media group to view the Inchcape group’s multi-brand presence.

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New and tested 4WDs
Mainstream SUV shows how it should be done
Monday, 11 May 2026

Nissan’s X-Trail is one of the company’s global success stories, and in the medium SUV class there are few better.

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Tech Talk
Bendix explains how popular 4X4 mods affect braking
Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Many 4x4s on our roads have been modified by owners looking to improve performance when touring, for extreme off roading or even just for aesthetics.

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4WD Accesories
Simple battery monitoring with new Redarc RedVision essentials display.
Friday, 29 May 2026

Redarc delivers simple, at-a-glance battery visibility with its new RedVision Essentials Display, a bright, hardwired display that makes it easy to know your power level without relying on a phone

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New and tested 4WDs
Something completely different
Friday, 24 April 2026

This is definitely not usual fare for NZ4WD. Urban SUVs are, however, the most popular cars on the market. Toyota’s RAV4 leads the way in sales, but the breadth of choice is simply staggering.

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New and tested 4WDs
Top spec for Nissan’s strong performer
Wednesday, 06 May 2026

Having tested Nissan’s Navara in the popular ST-X spec, it made sense to also try the top-of-the-line Pro4-X.

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New and tested 4WDs
Smart choice
Friday, 01 May 2026

In late 2025, the MG brand entered the ute market with its U9 ‘midsize-plus’ offering. 

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News and General
New Freelander shows strong design link to original
Tuesday, 28 April 2026

The reborn Freelander brand has revealed its first model, the Freelander 8, in production-intent form, giving the clearest indication yet of what Australian buyers can expect from the new-gen

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New and tested 4WDs
Storm chaser - Defender 130
Thursday, 16 April 2026
We sure picked the right time to go cruising in Land Rover’s Defender 130. The week was full of dire warnings from the met Service ad NEMA about the impending apocalypse of Cyclone Vaianu, swirling...
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New and tested 4WDs
New dawn for Nissan’s strong performer
Wednesday, 01 April 2026
Nissan’s Navara has been part of the New Zealand landscape and lifestyle for four generations and 40 years.
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New and tested 4WDs
Suzuki launches first electric SUV
Thursday, 26 March 2026
The timing was accidentally exquisite.
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Adventure NZ
Back to the mighty Motu
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
It’s been a long time between drinks – so I was surprised and excited to receive an invitation to join the Mōtū 4WD Safari for  2025 – and ironic as I was working in the Waikura Valley just days...
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Adventure NZ
Work-life balance done right
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
By Kevin Isemonger Sometimes in life – the planets really do align – but for it to happen twice is a bit weird.
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Adventure NZ
Living the dream on the back roads
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Catherine and Graham Beaven are living the off-road caravan lifestyle from their base in Whanganui. The couple prefer less-travelled roads and freedom camping in New Zealand’s wild places.
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