• New Horizon adds offroad adventure appeal to Jimny
    Suzuki has announced the arrival of the new Jimny Horizon special edition, available in both three-door and five-door variants.  The company says the Horizon has been developed for Kiwi customers...
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  • New Pajero draws closer
    Worst-kept secret of 2026: Mitsubishi is bringing back the Pajero name. This is the first new generation of Pajero since production of the fourth-generation NS-series ended in 2021, and will also...
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  • Nissan confirms Y63 Patrol for New Zealand
    Nissan New Zealand has confirmed local customers can now register their interest for the all-new Y63 Patrol, with the next-generation flagship 4WD scheduled to arrive in showrooms across New Zealand...
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  • 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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New and tested 4WDs
2026 Defender Trophy - Mark Baker
A first look at Defender’s adventure-ready limited edition 110 Trophy
Tuesday, 15 September 2026

 

 

We’ve just completed a memorable week in the limited edition 2026 Defender Trophy.

We scored the very first Kiwi media drive, and it was a memorable one.

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News and General
Pajero returns
Sunday, 06 September 2026

Eleven years after the arrival of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, the company has shown its new mainstream Pajero.

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News and General
Nissan announces NZ pricing and specifications for new Patrol
Thursday, 03 September 2026

Nissan New Zealand has announced pricing and key specifications for the all-new Nissan Patrol, with a four-grade range opening at $120,990 MSRP.

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4WD Accesories
Power in more places with the New Redarc REDLAB Icon Slim Lithium Batteries
Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Small on space, but big on power, REDLAB Icon Slim batteries are designed to fit into tight spaces, like behind seats, under floors, inside canopies, or anywhere space is limited.

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Tech Talk
Inside an oil filter – why quality matters more than ever
Wednesday, 12 August 2026

To many motorists, an oil filter is simply another service item. For professional workshops, it’s one of the most critical components protecting an engine every second it runs.

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News and General
Growing support for 'right to repair'
Monday, 20 July 2026

The New Zealand Choice of Repairer Industry Leaders Group have welcomed growing industry and public support for a Choice of Repairer law, saying the case for reform has never been stronger and Parl

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New and tested 4WDs
Nissan NZ expands X-TRAIL range
Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Nissan New Zealand has expanded its top-selling X-TRAIL range with two new front-wheel-drive e-POWER hybrid variants and the debut of two adventure-focused Rock Creek grades, broadening the appeal

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News and General
Helderberg creates Rocco, a unique Defender 110
Thursday, 16 July 2026

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. The answer took the better part of a year.

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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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4WD Accesories
Redarc expands Tow-Pro Link with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
Thursday, 04 December 2025
Redarc Electronics is expanding the capabilities of its Tow-Pro Link electric brake controller with the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
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4WD Accesories
Bendix explains workings of electric trailer brakes
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
When it comes to trailer or caravan brakes, there are several different options available, namely hydraulic, mechanical and electric actuation – the system you select will depend on several variables...
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4WD Accesories
Simplified Off-Grid Power with Redarc RedWorks.
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Redarc delivers complete, plug-and-play power with its new RedWorks pre-wired power panel range.
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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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