Author Archive: 4x4magazine
10 MILLION TENNESSEE-BUILT NISSAN
Nissan celebrated two major milestones yesterday with the first U.S.-produced 2014 Nissan Rogue rolling off the line in Smyrna, Tennessee as the facility’s 10 millionth vehicles.
NEW RECORD FOR DRIVING FROM LONDON TO CAPE TOWN
A British team has set a new world record for driving from London to Cape Town, making the 10,000 mile journey in just 10 days, 3 hours and 16 minutes.
KUMHO FOR MERCEDES G-CLASS
Kumho has been growing its OE commitments to the world’s major manufacturers for many years and now wins further business from Mercedes-Benz for recently revised G-Class.
WORLD’S FIRST HYBRID EXPEDITION
Three Range Rover Diesel Hybrid prototypes complete 10,472 miles along the Silk Trail by traversing 13 countries over 53 days from Solihull, UK, to Mumbai, India. It is the world’s first ever hybrid expedition along the Silk Trail and one of the boldest driving adventures ever pursued by Land Rover.
HIGH-END TYRES FOR SUVs
Hankook’s flagship tyre, the Ventus S1 evo2 will be available in a newly developed SUV version as of spring 2014 in 30 sizes ranging from 17 to 22 inches for these increasingly popular vehicles.
IT’S SEMA SEASON
Mopar released sketches of modified vehicles that are headed for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The show takes place Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
HONDA UNVEILS 2014 DAKAR RALLY MODEL
Honda has released official photos of the new CRF450 RALLY designed specifically for rally racing. TEAM HRC (Honda’s motorcycle works team for rally races) will use the CRF450 RALLY at the upcoming 2014 Dakar Rally – Argentina, Bolivia, Chile in January 2014.
MITSUBISHI’S WORLD PREMIERES AT THE TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2013
Mitsubishi will unveil three world premiere concept vehicles at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013. Incorporating a new design identity that symbolises the sense of security and functionality of an SUV, the three models highlight Mitsubishi Motors innovative engineering, MMC’s next-generation advanced technologies that embody the concepts of environmental responsibility, driving pleasure, toughness and safety.
NEW MEANING OF SUV: SUPERIOR UTILITY VEHICLE!
What do you get when you cross an American SUV with a luxury limousine? The answer is Carisma Auto Design’s latest and its biggest conversion to date.
ENHANCED PAJERO SPORTS
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has officially launched the enhanced Pajero Sport VGT and GL. In its effort to further strengthen its SUV line up, both of the Pajero Sport variants now comes with premium and stylish features.
