Author Archive: 4x4magazine
FIGHTING THE CRISIS – AND WINNING
The fact that Portugal is going through an economical crisis is nothing new. We feel it every day with every cut in salaries, education or health and in every increase in taxes and general cost of things. It wouldn’t be surprising, then, that many people have to let go of their possessions, including their beloved […]
THE GRIM SMILE OF DEFENDER
The iconic Land Rover Defender now has even more rugged appeal with the launch of the Defender XTech Special Edition, which goes on sale from July.
BUGGY JUKE
A few days prior to the start of the Silk Way Rally, Team Dessoude (France) presented the new generation of its racing buggy, the Juke.
BACK TO THE ROOTS
More than 70 years ago, the U.S. government informed automakers that it was looking for a “light reconnaissance vehicle” for military use. Willys-Overland quickly created the Willys Quad – which became the Willys MA and MB – but the Army, and the world, came to know the vehicle that would help win a world war […]
LONG LIVE PINZGAUER
Ricardo used recently held Defence Vehicle Dynamics Exhibition at Millbrook to launch a re-engineered version of the popular Pinzgauer platform, delivering cost-effective military capability and life extension.
POWERED BY LAND ROVER
Land Rover and Bowler, the UK-based manufacturer of all-terrain performance cars and rally raid vehicles, have agreed to a brand partnership, formalising a relationship that has been in place for over a decade.
HA LONG CHALLENGE A LA RFC
Ha Long Challenge, the first RFC format off-road challenge held over the first weekend in June took place near the famous Ha Long Bay, at Tuan Chau resort in the province of Quang Ninh.
THE POWER OF DIESEL
Audi SQ5 TDI made a very fitting debut at the annual endurance Le Mans 24-hour marathon alongside the diesel-powered Audi R18 sports prototypes. The new super-SUV will be notable as the first TDI-powered ‘S’ model in the history of the Vorsprung durch Technik brand.
MAJOR UPGRADE FOR KIA SORENTO
Kia’s bigger SUV, the Sorento, received a major facelift. Significant changes include a re-engineered bodyshell, enhanced powertrains, improved ride, handling and refinement, additional convenience and safety features, plus a fresh, new look for the exterior.
TUNED FOR PERFORMANCE
Nissan’s presence at Le Mans this year is bigger and better than ever before. 13 of 20 LMP2 class cars choosing to run with Nissan power and alongside the pioneering Nissan DeltaWing and Juke-R, the production version of Nissan Juke Nismo will make its global debut at the world’s most famous race, the Le Mans […]
