Author Archive: 4x4magazine
AUTONOMOUS ROUTE CLEARANCE
Oshkosh Defense will participate in daily live demonstrations at Eurosatory 2014 to showcase the company’s TerraMax Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) technology. Attendees can observe an Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) equipped with TerraMax UGV and a mine roller autonomously navigating a course that simulates military route clearance missions.
THE NEW AMAROK ULTIMATE
Based on the already comprehensively equipped Amarok Highline, the Amarok Ultimate shines as a new top model of the Amarok range with numerous interesting features.
KAZAKHSTAN-BUILT FORTUNER
The complete knock-down (CKD) production of the Toyota Fortuner SUV began at a production facility of Saryarka AvtoProm LLP in Kostanay, Kazakhstan. This marks the start of production by Toyota in Central Asia. Plans call for a production of approximately 3,000 units annually and the hiring of an additional 100 employees.
A DOZEN WAYS TO BUILD AN 80-YEARS LEGACY
The all-new Nissan NP300 Navara is the 12th generation of its hard-working pickup, embodying Nissan’s legacy of excellence and trust in this highly demanding segment. Backed by Nissan’s 80 years of global pickup truck know-how and legendary reliability, the new model meets the needs of demanding individuals and business owners alike.
RUSSIAN SPRING OFFENSIVE
This time around, Father Frost gave way to Mother Spring rather early with good weather (5-9 degrees Celsius) across Russian western region, and with no strong wind; it was a perfect setting for the launch of a Spring Offensive “a la 4×4.”
AMAROK ROCKS
The loudest attractions at the Wörthersee GTI festival was the Amarok Power concept, incorporates a power-packed 5,000-watt sound system that’s guaranteed to get visitors to the annual tuning festival rocking.
DESERT YETI
At this year’s GTI event at Wörthersee, Škoda will be presenting the Yeti Xtreme – a world premiere of this solid and sporty concept rally car based on the popular compact SUV.
TOYOTAS FOR BEACH RESCUERS
While locals and tourists focus on miles of coast lined with gorgeous sands, San Diego lifeguards focus on safe practices in the water and on the beach. Toyota is focused on helping them.
LOCAL PRODUCTION OF MAZDA CX-5 BEGAN IN MALAYSIA
Mass production of the Mazda CX-5 for Malaysia and Thailand started today at the Mazda-exclusive vehicle assembly facility of Inokom Corporation, located in Kulim, Kedah.
RISE OF THE MACHINES
The soggy, muddy, slippery and treacherous terrain in the vicinity of the Isonzo River has the reputation of testing man and machine to the limit and beyond through the ages. Only the special warrior breed would be able to take their machines to rise above such punishing terrain.
