NZ4WD is for people interested in 4WD vehicles and the lifestyle activities associated with them. It covers a range of topics of interest to the 4WD vehicle buyer and driver. It aims to provide a wide range of information covering vehicle selection (new and used), 4WD destinations both New Zeland and International, accessories and upgrading, 4WD clubs and 4WD sport, lifestyle activities associated with 4WD, adventure and track stories and technical articles
OPENING SHOT
THE DIPS AND BLIPS ARE UPON US
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Major brands advance on EV technology • Toyota cautious, Ford goes all-out
Sport at the ‘Ring • Global debut of new Range Rover imminent
New Everest heading our way • Ford updates local spec for its star SUV
Ranger pricing confirmed • Out with the old, in with the new
Hummer gets smarter • Heat pump tech helps eHummer go further
Compass heads south • Jeep’s all-new compact SUV arrives
Vintage Jeep gets the treatment • Resto-mod projects revive old-school 4WDs
Sixes and sevens • The pure joys of six wheels, six-wheel drive and 1,000bhp
A new Canoo • Now this is what an EV 4WD looks like
Deliberate dimples • It’s a Forester, but not as we know it
EVENTS
It’s official – utes are beaut • A celebration of our most popular vehicle type
Rangers revisited • First up: FX4 Max, the best of town and country
SPECIFICATIONS
Ranger Wildtrak X • An urban warrior with rural smarts
SPECIFICATIONS
Doing it right • Making overlanding and adventuring more fun
Powering up a 21st century adventure • GoBlock vs traditional battery box
First-mover advantage • Utemaster announces accessories for new Ford Ranger
Ali Arc keeps it Kiwi • An extraordinary history in the NZ accessory market
Ironman’s on your side • Upgrade for more off-road action
Rugged Valley’s seat covers work harder
Roughing it? Yeah, nah • Yakima has the shower solution for adventuring
In praise of Jeep off-road greatness • Creating the ideal Jeep without road vehicle niggles
Battle is rejoined • The north vs south debate continues
What’s cookin’ in the Clarence • The Cashmere 4WD Club returns to the Clarence River Valley and Kristen Fellers shares a few easy meal ideas to save you all from three nights of sausages. Prepare yourself for a treat that includes the recipe for the All-American dessert: s’mores!
Troubles on the tour • Ticking off Fox Glacier, Jackson River, Haast and more
Fixing the owieees and chilling in the outdoors
What a world we live in • Get used to high prices and ongoing shortages
Reaching for the stars • Safety is important, but who should we listen to?
WOODHILL 100 IS REBORN
TOP TEN OVERALL
God Bless America • Big trucks come out for a gallop
On discoveries and fundraisers
How to drive – ICE-style • No fuel like and old (expensive) fuel
A year of two halves – have your say
YOUR 4S, OUR PLACES
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