News and General
Twenty-five years of X-TRAIL: Nissan marks the milestone with Rock Creek
Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Nissan has marked a quarter-century of X-TRAIL in New Zealand with the launch of two adventure-focused Rock Creek grades, taking the nameplate into its second 25 years with the broadest range it ha

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News and General
4WD group plants native trees to fix damage
Wednesday, 23 September 2026

A four-wheel driveclub has joined forces with the Department of Conservation to fund and plant native shrubs and trees to help cover damage done by vehicles.

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News and General
GWM's 3L diesel powertrain built for ANZ
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
GWM has opened expressions of interest for its all-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, set to make its global debut in New Zealand and Australia this September as part of significant upgrades to the Tank
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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
BYD ATTO 3 EVO arrives - now with AWD model
Friday, 18 September 2026

The Atto 3 Evo brings major upgrades to performance, range and charging speed while retaining the practicality that has made the Atto 3 New Zealand's most popular BYD model.

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New and tested 4WDs
RAV4 enters a new age
Friday, 28 August 2026

Toyota’s RAV4 needs little introduction. It is the best-selling ‘passenger car’ in New Zealand, proof positive that SUVs are perfectly matched to our outdoorsy lifestyle.

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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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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 or...
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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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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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