Author Archive: 4x4magazine
MORE FIGHT FOR LESS FUEL
Ricardo has completed the build of the FED ALPHA vehicle as part of the Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED) programme for the U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC).
THE NEXT PEUGEOT SUV
In line with it’s range enhancement and development strategy, Peugeot will launch the all-new 4008 SUV at the next 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
SPORTIER ASX
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia launched the Mitsubishi ASX Special Edition today in conjunction of the ASX first year anniversary since its debut in Malaysia. The ASX Special Edition is based on the fully imported ASX compact cross-over model and is limited to just 50 units.
JUKE + GT-R = JUKE-R
What do you get when you cross a Nissan Juke with a Nissan GT-R? Nissan is now creating the Juke-R, the first ever super crossover.
C4 TAKES OFF
Citroën is extending its successful C4 range with the introduction of the New Citroën C4 AIRCROSS. Available with two and four-wheel drive versions in some markets, it will be launched in Europe at the end of the first half of 2012.
HOMEGROWN WINNERS IN ALL CATEGORIES
The Australasian Safari has been won by Todd Smith (moto), Steve Riley and co-driver John Doble (auto) and John Maragozidis (quad), each managing to push through seven days of incredibly challenging terrain and distances testing their mental and physical stamina.
NEXT GENERATION LIGHT COMBAT VEHICLE
The next generation of light combat military vehicles require new levels of mobility and protection to operate effectively in remote, rugged and hostile landscapes. Oshkosh Defense designed the Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) to meet the military’s future needs based on 10 years of operational experience with the military utilizing Oshkosh’s heavy, medium and […]
MASERATI’S VISION OF A SPORT LUXURY SUV
A new Maserati vehicle in the sport luxury SUV segment will represent a natural direction for Maserati to enlarge its product range and strengthen its presence in the sport luxury market.
BATTLE OF THE GROUND ANCHORS IN SANYA
It was a BIG SPASH of water, water and water everywhere on 18 August. The opening ceremony at Shuijiao county, Fenghuang Town in Sanya had to be delayed. The rain came down in buckets and strong wind blowing furiously, it was a logistical nightmare to get everything going. From the supply trucks for the show […]
THE ULTIMATE TOY
Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with LEGO to create the biggest TECHNIC model of all time; a 2,048 piece, 1:12-scale, functioning (including a pneumatically operated crane with working gripper arm) Unimog.
