News and General

Monday, 29 May 2023

New models, wider specification choices, and no sign yet of the ‘death’ of the internal combustion engine.

Monday, 22 May 2023

Chevrolet’s 4WD line-up has evolved for 2023 and has quite the following. The LTZ and ZR2 are a lot of metal for the money. SUV comfort in a big ute.

GM militarises the Colorado

Monday, 22 May 2023

First, take your road-based 4WD Chev Colorado. Then chop off all the bodywork (sorry, design team). Add a gnarly roll cage and basic engine cover (that’s ‘hood’ to our American friends).

Kumeu 4X4 Outdoor Expo

Monday, 22 May 2023

April 21 was a watershed weekend for 4WD enthusiasts: the first ever 4X4 Outdoor Expo, organised at Kumeu by Chris and Carissa Ballantyne.

A Toyota on 44s

Monday, 22 May 2023

Are these the biggest tyres ever? Specialist 44-inch treads for ice and snow driving aren’t often seen in New Zealand – we simply don’t have enough frozen trails.

Jeep shows hybrid Wrangler

Monday, 22 May 2023

While the Wrangler is a relatively new breed of Jeep, its CJ predecessor goes back nearly a century.

Judge Dredd Land Rover

Monday, 22 May 2023

The article in last month’s NZ4WD about Land Rover’s 101 Forward Control 4WD stirred some responses from the fans of Britain’s finest.

Farewelling the Cherokee

Friday, 19 May 2023

We are not really sure about this one. At first glance it looks like one of those lame April 1 “jokes”. But then… American media are mourning the death of the Jeep Cherokee.

4WD recovery gear

Monday, 24 April 2023

It’s that time of year. After a pretty ordinary summer, we head into winter, and the mudholes, washouts and river crossings are becoming trickier.

Greerton Auto Super Shoppe

Monday, 24 April 2023

Colorado, new Ranger, Hilux and the mighty wee Jimny: Greerton Auto Super Shoppe has enhanced a broad range of 4WDs for off-road use.

Old Jeep gets a V10 boost

Monday, 24 April 2023

Letter from America: this 1967 Kaiser Jeep M715 looked destined for the wrecker’s yard. It hadn’t moved in half a decade, all its tires were flat, and it needed a new engine.

Suzuki Vitara hybrid

Monday, 24 April 2023

New hybrid versions of the Suzuki Vitara Turbo will improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.

Trasco Defender

Monday, 24 April 2023

German automotive armouring specialist Trasco Bremen has launched the A-Kip level Land Rover Defender 110 SUV.

Next Triton breaks cover

Monday, 24 April 2023

Mitsubishi’s generation six Triton is looming closer.

Beyond traditional recycling

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

The world of auto recycling has been turned on its head these days compared to what many readers will remember from the past. The ToyComm team is looking to take a further step on that journey.

Airplex introduces SmartCap Canopies

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

The globally renowned RSI SmartCap canopies are now available in New Zealand. There’s a reason why the brand is developing a cult following around the world.

Resto 40 series

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Who loves Toyota’s 40-series cruiser? Lots of people. A restored 40? Mint. But wait, there’s more: a Chevy heart of steel lurks under the bonnet.

American Defender

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Defender+Corvette=650bhp Electric? Perhaps not for everyone.

Amarok range confirmed

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

The past decade’s trend toward ever-more-flash utes is continuing to accelerate.

Ford’s F150 coming down-under

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Well, to Aussie at least. Ford’s F150, the best-selling pickup in the world, is headed to our part of the world.

Dial in your exhaust sound for Ranger Raptor

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

The Next-Generation Ranger Raptor is not only built to dominate the deserts and master the mountains, but thanks to the 3.0L twin-turbo V6 model’s new active valve twin exhaust system and four driv

Overall 4WD of the year winner 2022

Saturday, 10 December 2022

With the arrival of the ‘ute tax’ and the blip that occurred when it came to pass, one might have thought a sea change was coming for the light commercial vehicle market.