• Range Rover goes EV
    The new electric Range Rover has been all but revealed as final-stage testing gets under way ahead of its launch later this year.
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  • Listen up: the largest Defender is a real offroader
    Those who love ‘real’ off-roading listen up. As NZ4WD found when we named the shorter Defender our 4WD of the year, the new Defender remains a proper 4WD. This doesn’t mean living with an unrefined,...
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  • One tough LC40
    You know the one, it has had three new blades and four new handles but it is still grandad’s original axe! Billy Prescott’s Land Cruiser 40 is a bit the same – very few of the pieces on it are the...
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Products
Toyo: tyres for all conditions
Tuesday, 14 May 2024

The Toyo Open Country A/T III and Open Country Rugged Terrain tyres are designed to excel in a variety of driving conditions,

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News and General
Toyota’s classic LC70 updated
Tuesday, 14 May 2024

It won hearts and minds when it launched in 1984, and it’s still beloved by tradies, farmers and other people who work for a living.

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News and General
Nankang: formidable contenders in the dirt
Thursday, 18 April 2024

For decades, Nankang has been synonymous with quality, reliability, and innovation in the tire industry.

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4WD Accesories
Beast or machine? Nexen offers the choice
Tuesday, 14 May 2024

When it comes to utes, performance and reliability are paramount. Enter Nexen’s latest Roadian ATX and Roadian MTX tyres.

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News and General
Jeep Wagoneer revealed
Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Images of the new Jeep Wagoneer S EV have been ‘leaked’ online.

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4WD Accesories
Upgrade and enhance with Airplex
Tuesday, 14 May 2024

For over 40 years, Airplex has been a leading supplier of ute, car, and truck accessories in New Zealand.

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News and General
Baby cruiser in the works
Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Toyota’s freshened Land Cruiser 70 is arriving soon, with a revamped Prado also imminent. There are murmurings about EV 4WDs.

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Adventure NZ
Photo reconnaissance in glacier country
Thursday, 18 April 2024

Since 4x4Explorer Adventures started back in 2020, we’ve been looking at ways to expand our client base and diversify the business.

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News and General
Improving excellence
Thursday, 18 April 2024

Since it was released in 2021, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series has built a reputation for combining modern comfort with impressive off-road capabilities.

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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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4WD Accesories
Ironman 4X4 – giving plenty of protection
Monday, 19 February 2024
Ironman 4x4 offers a full range of automotive accessories including bull bars, suspension upgrades, side steps and rails, rear bars, underbody protection, lights, winches, snorkels and camping gear.
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4WD Accesories
Lighting the way
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
For New Zealand’s avid 4WD enthusiasts, traversing the diverse and challenging terrains of this beautiful country requires more than just a rugged vehicle.
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Adventure NZ
Touring the Hopkins River valley
Monday, 18 March 2024
Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s South Island is the breathtaking Hopkins River Valley, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a wilderness escape.
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Adventure NZ
Exploring Te Anau
Monday, 19 February 2024
Last month, I covered the trip down from Geraldine to Mossburn overnight then out to Walter Peak Station. So here’s the rest of this epic trip, visiting Mavora Lakes, Milford Sound, Manapouri,...
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Adventure NZ
The best laid plans of mice and men
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
One of the many bucket list trips for me has been to explore the Southland / Milford area. This included Walter Peak Station, Mavora Lakes, Milford Sound, Manapouri, Borland Road, Lake Monowai and,...
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