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The Ram brand has built a reputation for its towing credentials, with Ram trucks more often hauling large, heavy loads than hitting their 813kg payload tub capacity. The leather seats are heated and ventilated and the Ram-sized steering wheel is heated. Laramie is at home in the forest Ram office 1: Back seat power centre. With a 4.5t braked towing capacity and the mountainous 556Nm torque urge of Ram's 5.7-litre V8, the truck apparently hardly noticed the 27 square metre trailer-based home. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates the Hyundai Kona 2L Elite, which features a refined design with subtle aesthetics, a spacious and family-friendly interior, and advanced technology including a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a premium Bose audio system.

"The Mog was named Nekobasu by Chanel, it's Japanese for "cat bus" and comes from one of her favourite movies My Neighbour Totoro. It's Japanese for "cat bus", and thus the presence of Matt King and Chanel Turner's jet-black adventure cat Leeloo makes total sense. Matt and Chanel sought out, found and built their Mercedes Unimog for touring and overlanding to satisfy their passion for seeing the less travelled places of New Zealand - and Matt says the conversion to "home on the road" is ongoing. [Extracted from the article]

Bars can also be colour coded to match the vehicle Along with winch and air bag compatibility, Ironman 4X4 bull bars offer affordable protection for your utility or wagon. Charge it from a wall or accessory socket and move it from vehicle to vehicle with no need to get dirty. Bull bars are available for most modern vehicles and can be fitted at authorised dealers throughout the country. Features No matter if the ride is old-school cool or ultra-modern, off-road adventures go best when time has been invested in the right kit-out for the planned excursion. [Extracted from the article]

Between the suspension tweaks and those wheels and tyres, the FX4 Max has 19mm more ground clearance than the XLT, also gaining improved approach and departure angles. That FX4 Max has the gnarly tyres and the Ranger Raptor-inspired suspension to back it up. Cosmetically, the new/old truck FX4 Max also gains a new grille treatment that boldly announces its "Ford-ness"; grey bumper inserts, a front skid plate, grey wheel arch mouldings, grey side-mirror caps, and grey doorhandles. Both the FX4 Max and Wildtrak X arrived with rear towbars, which does mess with the departure angle, but the attack angle figures and ground clearance are pretty decent for forest tracks and ditch crossings. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on automobile manufacturer Opel's design philosophy of Bold and Pure and its flagship electric vehicle the Mokka e; other topics include the Mokka e's design elements, battery specifications, and features of the PurePanel.

The article offers information on the BMW i5, a sustainable and powerful addition to the 5 Series lineup.

Tough Dog shocks receive a DU Bushing, to ensure the shock rod runs straight up and down, and to guard against side load damages. We spoke with the guys from Tough Dog Suspension to see exactly what goes into the making of their award-winning 41mm Foam Cell shock absorbers-FOAM CELL SHOCK ABSORBER 101 All shock absorbers have both oil and gas within. Just when we were looking out for a standout aftermarket-modded 4WD for our June issue Products & Accessory Kit-Out feature a couple of pics of this stunning new Suzuki Jimny build popped into our email inbox. How foam cell shock absorbers are made Foam cell shock absorbers help to reduce shock fade by keeping nitrogen gas and oil found inside the shock separate. [Extracted from the article]

Airplex, a New Zealand-owned company, has been manufacturing and distributing accessories for utes, cars, and trucks for over 40 years. They offer a wide range of high-quality accessories, including canopies, lid options, bonnet guards, door weather shields, and headlight covers. Airplex also sells nudge bars, light bars, LED spotlights, tailgate assist systems, bed-slides, drawer systems, and black tail lamp trims. Additionally, they are a supporter of Team BBQ-WAR and their Tank barbecue. For more information or to make a purchase, visit their website or contact them by phone. [Extracted from the article]

News Ford has revealed details of its most powerful Ranger - the "next-Gen" Raptor. The "next-gen" Ranger Raptor has a unique chassis compared with the coming Ranger, with Raptor-specific mountings and reinforcements for elements including the C-pillar, load box and spare wheel. [Extracted from the article]

The Silverado engages the driver in the job at hand and seems almost to shrink around them. News The Chevrolet Silverado is the first pickup off the rank for the newly minted GMSV operation here in New Zealand and can probably be described as the most advanced US truck currently on sale here. The only place the size of this truck makes itself felt is in the motorway roadworks at Papakura, where haptic alerts shake the seat to alert the driver that they are edging closer to the wall of across toward the other lane. [Extracted from the article]

NEW MODELS Right then, in the interest of brass tacks (as in, "getting down to brass tacks") what can I tell you about Isuzu's all-new D-Max ute, having recently spent a good day and a half behind the steering wheels of five different models on but mostly off the road deep in the heart of the South Island's incomparable High Country. Headlining the all-new D-Max range is the new-flagship or "hero" model, the D-Max X-Terrain. ON - AND OFF - THE ROAD The first thing I noticed about the first Gen-3 D-Max I drove (from Christchurch Airport to our first swap-over spot on the city's far-western plains) was how much quieter Isuzu's engineers have managed to make the latest version (dubbed the 4JJ3-CX) of their signature 3.0 litre DOHC/16 valve four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. [Extracted from the article]

With over 1000 seat cover patterns to suit the agricultural, construction, contracting, mining, forestry and domestic use market, Black Duck covers will protect your vehicle seats and maintain or add value to your vehicle at sale or trade in. Multimedia head units, navigation, parking sensors, lane change warnings, radar cruise control, electronic stability control, ABS braking, active suspension - these are just some of the vehicle systems on modern vehicles that can stress a lesser battery. The new Ultimate 4WD Brake Upgrade Kit will fit the vehicle application without any modifications; it is compliant with international standards and will not impinge on the vehicle warranty. Also when your vehicle is loaded and you are only on factory springs, which have sagged a bit, allowing the rear to drop, the vehicle weight balance is upset and your front suspension does not engage fully. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers a review of the 2023 Lexus RX350h Limited, highlighting its importance within the Lexus lineup, impressive design, technical attributes, and well-equipped specifications.

The article evaluates parts and accessories for four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles including bull bars, lighting, Moster winches, camping accessories, etc. from Ironman 4X4, Parabolic leaf springs from Terrain Tamer, and utility vehicle load covers, nudge bars & side steps, etc. from Airplex.

The article offers information on LED Light Bar 470 range from HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA.

The article reviews the Next Generation (Next-Gen) Raptor pickup truck from Ford Motors.

The article provides information on the ARB Intensity light emitting diode (LED) driving light from ARB.

The article evaluates the Ranger XLT 2WD from Ford, and outlines the features of the product.

Along with winch and airbag compatibility, Ironman 4x4 bull bars offer affordable protection for your utility or wagon. Ironman 4x4 bull bars are carefully modelled using 3D vehicle scanning techniques to achieve optimal cosmetic design whilst providing maximum vehicle collision protection. Ironman 4x4 offers a full range of automotive accessories including bull bars, suspension upgrades, side steps and rails, rear bars, underbody protection, lights, winches, snorkels and camping gear. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates the 21/22 Ranger FX4 MAX and the 21/22 Ranger Wildtrak X vehicles.

That engine is likely to come across also to Everest, sitting above the twin-turbo four-cylinder engine with 157kW and 500Nm. Some will grieve for the five-cylinder workhorse - Ford signalled the move away from the 'five when it launched the current Raptor with its bi-turbo 2.0-litre engine, and reckons the coming V6 is well-capable of making up for that loss. [Extracted from the article]

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of upgrading the headlights of his four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle before participating in an afternoon club trip to Wainui Stream in New Zealand.

Along with winch and air bag compatibility, Ironman bull bars offer affordable protection for a ute or wagon. Ironman uses 3D vehicle scanning to design its bull bars, focussing both on creating an eye-pleasing design and maximum vehicle collision protection. Features Ironman 4x4 offers a full range of automotive accessories including bull bars, suspension upgrades, side steps and rails, rear bars, underbody protection, lights, winches, snorkels and camping gear. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses trends in lighting technology for four-wheel drive vehicles. Xenon or High Intensity Discharge (HID) and light emitting diodes (LED) are reported to be the two significant trends in lighting. Xenon lamps are most suited to headlamps and spotlights because they are brighter. LED is used on tail lights, brake lights and indicators.

The article offers information on several four-wheel drive automobile lighting products from various manufacturers including ARB, Hella New Zealand and Narva.

Light bars can be a combination of these aforementioned lighting options with one light bar manufacturer quoting their 22-inch light bar as having a three-part beam with a massive 165 percent increase in lux performance. We all like to accessorise our vehicles, some more than others and while some of our first upgrades used to be mud tyres and suspension lifts the growing trend seems to be lighting, in particular LED light bars. Yes I know generally we need better lighting on our vehicles, especially off road if we get caught out on that last track as we often variably do but I am not so sure a 40-inch or full width light bar is the answer. [Extracted from the article]

And before I go… I often see vehicles with only one headlight working. They are easy to check - headlights will reflect on the rear of a vehicle ahead. 'Spring has sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where my snatch strap iz?. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports the results of tests conducted on six vehicle lighting. Basic information is provided for each which include the Hella Luminator Metal Spread Beam Rallye 4000, the IPF 900 DSCS, LightForce 240 XGT HID, Great Whites 9 LED round driving light, Great Whites 18 LED round driving light, and Great Whites 18 LED bar driving light. Comments are given for each in relation to the test conducted.

The article presents tips on how to install a right battery and headlights into a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle. AA Mobile Battery Service's Wayne Buckland recommends owners to discuss their needs with a battery expert before embarking on fitting additional batteries to a 4WD vehicle. Light-emitting diode lights, HID headlights and xenon lights are appropriate to install into a 4WD because they are effective headlights during winter season.

The article provides information on Brown and Watson International Pty Ltd., a New Zealand holding company which owns Narva, an automotive and ancillary lighting brand. Brown and Watson was founded by entrepreneur Bill Brown as a trading company in 1953. Since then, it expanded to importing lighting products. The company not only caters the after-market but is also an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplier to automobile firms such as Kenworth and Daimler.

EASY FIT LED LIGHTING FROM PHILIPS Drivers looking to upgrade to LED can now choose new generation of headlight bulb offering superior performance and durability at a competitive price. The all new Ultinon Essential LED headlight bulbs come in a compact all-in-one design, offering stylish cool white light with 6500K and dual heat management technology for reliable quality and performance you expect from Philips. GOODYEAR LOOKS AHEAD he Goodyear reCharge is a revolutionary self-regenerating concept tyre that can adapt and change to meet individual mobility needs. [Extracted from the article]

Want more light for working under the bonnet of your car, "truck" or SUV? The new lamps are part of the innovative Advanced Lighting Solutions (ALS) workshop range designed by Narva to improve visibility and safety in poorly illuminated situations. Narva's new ALS under bonnet lamps and the rest of its premium ALS range of workshop lighting are available from leading automotive outlets throughout New Zealand. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on Ford Transit Custom from Ford Europe.

Set to arrive here just before Christmas, Ford's MY2020.25 Ford Ranger will be offered with increased equipment levels across the line-up, from the entry-level Ranger XL through to the Ranger Raptor. A key addition to the Ranger XL Cab/Chassis model's inventory is a Heavy Duty Suspension (HDS) option to increase its load-carrying capability. MY2020.25 Ranger XLT, Wildtrak and Ford Performance Ranger Raptor models also get new high performance Bi-LED headlights for greater vision ahead, and increase vehicle visibility. [Extracted from the article]

The article examines the use of light-emitting diode (LED) technology in the work lamp, automotive and marine lamp markets. Hella New Zealand (NZ) has been developing fully sealed and durable energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for both the commercial transport and marine and navigation markets. Some advantages of LED lamps are longevity, economy and improved safety and efficiency. The use of LED technology in the work lamp category are discussed.

The article offers suggestions for the Narva Ultima 225 LED (light emitting diodes) from Narva.

The article offers information on the Narva Ultima 225 LED light for automobiles from Narva.

The article evaluates products for outdoor activities including a new range of handy 12-Volt light emitting diode (LED) light bars from Griffiths Equipment, all-new 24-Volt IP3000-24 inverter from Projecta, and new Narva Model 49 commercial vehicle lamp from Brown & Watson International Pty. Ltd.

The article reports that light emitting diodes (LED) technology for headlamp and tail lamp are being produced by more and more original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and aftermarket lighting manufacturers. The technology offers many advantages over xenon and halogen technology due to low power draw and longer lamp life making daytime running lights in particular available to the mass market. LED lamps contain a chip of semi-conducting material which is doped with impurities to create a positive anode-negative cathode junction.

The article offers information on the Nitro 120 Maxx driving light by Ultra Vision Lighting.

The article offers brief information on various equipment for pickup trucks including the Gamma 175 H3 halogen, suspension kits and bull bars from Ironman 4X4 Pty. Ltd.

The article presents several protection parts from Ironman 4x4 including the 4x4 Black Commercial bull bars, the Protector Winch bar, and the Underbody protection kits.