New and tested 4WDs
We drive the all-new 2025 Suzuki Fronx
Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Suzuki New Zealand is entering a new frontier with the launch of the 2025 Fronx, a vehicle that strategically blends the practicality of an SUV with the sleek lines of a coupe.

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Products
For a cleaner 4WD
Wednesday, 16 July 2025

A new range of car cleaning products has arrived in New Zealand from across the ditch – Bowdens Own.

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New and tested 4WDs
Origin story
Wednesday, 19 March 2025

It all began with Jeep.

The wartime birth of the MB Jeep is well documented, and historians say In many respects, the jeep became the iconic  vehicle of World War II, with an almost mythological reputation of toughness, durability, and versatility.

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New and tested 4WDs
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 - what we know
Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Toyota has announced the sixth-generation 2026 RAV4, a development of significant interest.

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4WD Accesories
When should you invest in an Electric Park Brake?
Thursday, 19 June 2025

 

Aussies and Kiwis demand a lot of their 4x4 utes. It’s the versatility of these vehicles that has seen them strike a chord with buyers.

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New and tested 4WDs
Nissan premieres all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid
Tuesday, 20 May 2025

When it goes on sale in China later this year, the all-new Frontier Pro will be Nissan’s first-ever plug-in Hybrid and Nissan’s first-ever electrified pickup truck and the design pays homage to ear

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News and General
‘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

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4WD Accesories
Redarc BCDC Alpha100 R, Its most powerful yet
Thursday, 19 June 2025

Redarc has launched of the BCDC Alpha100 R, the most powerful model in the BCDC range.

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News and General
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.

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4WD Accesories
Protect the 4WD with Ironman
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Bull bars are one of the first accessories to be added to any 4x4, improving and frontal protection. A bull bar is first line of  defence on rural roads and off-road tracks.
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4WD Accesories
Ironman 4x4’s new rooftop tent range
Monday, 14 October 2024
Welcome to the all-new IRONMAN 4x4 rooftop tent collection. Named after famous star constellations, the tents are compact, functional designs that enhance off-road adventure and touring camping.
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4WD Accesories
Unravelling the World of Mud Tyres: A Guide for 4x4 Off-Roaders
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Embark on a thrilling journey through New Zealand's rugged terrain with the ultimate companion: Mud Tyres.
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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
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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