Author Archive: 4x4magazine
THAI VICTORY IN THE LAND OF KHMERS
When the Asia Cross Country Rally, also known as AXCR, first started the organiser‘s intention was to launch a premium event, the Dakar Rally of Asia. However at the 15th edition of the AXCR only the number of participants reminded us of the jubilee.
60 YEARS OF LAND ROVER
Sixty years ago, farmers used horses to work the land and utility vehicles were used by the military. Then in 1948 a plucky litle car was invetned that changed all that. The Land Rover.
CHINESE CONTENDER
The first SUV from SAIC Group’s wholly owned brand Roewe was launched on Aug 8. With prices ranging from 171.800 to 298.800 yuan (26.900 – 46.900USD), the model will compete in the mid-priced and premium SUV markets that are today dominated by foreign brands. The Roewe W5 has two engine options – a 1.8-liter Kavachi […]
FIRST OPEN SOURCE VEHICLE
Local Motors’ community was asked to develop a vehicle body design that could support two types of missions – Combat Reconnaissance and Combat Delivery & Evacuation.
A RACE-INSPIRED HOT ROAD
Marking its first entry into the growing pure-sport side-by-side market, Arctic Cat today officially introduced the all-new Wildcat V-Twin 1000i H.O. It is a full-production version of what was previously reserved for off-road race vehicles, offering the largest displacement engine in its class, industry-leading suspension travel, 13 inches of ground clearance and a full-perimeter frame. […]
MUDFIGHTERS OF CHINA
The China Dongchuan Sports Off-road 2011, one of the best mixed style offroad – cross country event was hosted by local government and China Dongchuan Auto Sports about 150 km north-east from Kunming, at the Xiao Jiang river.
NEXT GENERATION HONDA CR-V
The all-new, fourth-generation CR-V is set to go on sale in the United States by the end of 2011, and in Europe in Autumn 2012. The new CR-V Concept will be on first public display at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, California, in September 2011.
3-TIME DAKAR WINNER GOES OUTBACK
Three-time winner of Dakar, Frenchman Cyril Despres, will make his Australian debut at this year’s Australasian Safari. Despres is currently the most accomplished long distance off-road motorbike rider in the world and has finished on the Dakar podium an incredible seven times in the last eight years. Despres said he was looking forward to the challenge of the Australasian Safari: “Australia is […]
NEW LOOK FOR HILUX
Toyota’s “indestructible” Hilux has a new look and new hi-tech features for 2012. The redoubtable pick-up has been given a comprehensive re-style from the A-pillar forwards, with a new bonnet, radiator grille, headlamps and bumper, plus new wheel designs. The interior has been given a new look, too, with new upper dashboard design and horizontal […]
RUSSIAN ROULETTE
The Silk Way Rally proudly proclaims itself to be part of the Dakar series, and with 105 cars taking the start took a step away from being a giant Volkswagen PR exercise to become an enthralling battle between old masters, ascending champions and young heroes through the heartlands of Russia.
