Author Archive: 4x4magazine
RAINFOREST CHALLENGE: BACK TO ROOTS
This year is about returning “home,” so to speak, for the Rainforest Challenge (RFC). The event’s association with the state of Terengganu on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia goes back to the very beginning of RFC in 1997, where we travelled partly on routes from Hulu Terengganu to Tasik Kenyir.
JAGUAR C-X17 DEBUTS IN DUBAI
Jaguar’s acclaimed C-X17 sports crossover concept vehicle has premiered at the Dubai International Motor Show 2013.
FORD RANGERS FOR MILITARY SERVICE
Ford has been chosen by the UK Ministry of Defence to supply over 100 Ranger pick-up vehicles, to be used by the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Ministry.
RANGE ROVER CONQUERRED THE DESERT
The new Range Rover Sport has set the fastest recorded time for a land vehicle crossing of the ‘Empty Quarter’ – one of the harshest and most challenging desert environments on the planet.
SMALL CARS FOR A BIG FUTURE
Based on the Suzuki slogan of “Small Cars for a Big Future,” the concept cars to be exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013 offer cars that are currently in demand, cars that should be available in the near future, and cars for the more distant future.
NEW LEXUS LF-NX CONCEPT FOR TOKYO
Lexus will display the LF-NX compact crossover SUV concept at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show.
‘POLE OF COLD’ EXPEDITION GETS READY TO DEPART
With just three weeks to go before departure, final preparations for the Land Rover and The Royal Geographical Society with Institute of British Geographers – supported ‘Pole of Cold’ expedition are well under way.
RANGE ROVER SPORT ASPIRES FOR NEW RECORD
This coming week, Land Rover will attempt to set the fastest recorded time for a land vehicle crossing of the ‘Empty Quarter’ – one of the harshest and most challenging desert environments on the planet, using a standard production new Range Rover Sport.
HIGH-TECH CIVIL SERVANT
Police and fire agencies and general fleet customers across the United States and Canada in need of a full-size SUV with power and utility to provide emergency support need look no further than the new 2014 Dodge Durango Special Service.
SHOW MUST GO ON
Organised by the Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association, South East Asia’s biggest extreme offroading event with over 500 participants and 200 vehicles convoy in 2012 is back with another exciting year promising more fun and adventure for participants from the October 27th till November 3rd this year.
