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4x4s experiment with eco-friendly design

Published by in 4x4, Offroad on November 23rd, 2011

Off road, all terrain and 4×4 vehicles are not known for their eco-friendliness. Instead they’re gas guzzling power machines; their engines have a satisfying roar and they appeal to the hidden adventurer in all of us. They’re brute strength is probably the reason they’re so popular in urban environments. After all, who couldn’t use a

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Pre-off road trip checklist

Published by in 4x4, Offroad on November 22nd, 2011

If you’re a rugged adventurer there is very little as exciting as an off road trip. The prospect of days away from civilisation with just a handful of friends and some trusty 4×4 or all terrain vehicles (ATVs) probably makes your mouth water with anticipation. The whole idea about these trips is that for the

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Off road mud driving tips

Published by in 4x4, Offroad on November 22nd, 2011

It’s a standing joke that the most action many 4×4 vehicles see is hopping the curb in a busy city centre. 4x4s are status vehicles to a lot of people and not much more. But there are the purists; those who think that there is nothing better than taking their 4×4 off road and driving

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4×4 Driving Training

Published by in 4x4, Offroad on November 21st, 2011

South Africa is a beautifully diverse country with gentle seaside landscapes, mountain trails and rugged veld adventures. The great thing is that all of these can be explored by 4×4, provided drivers have the proper experience and training. Many offroad vehicle suppliers, like Landrover, include 4×4 driving training sessions in their sales packages. If your

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