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Knowledge centre · 91 models · 18 brands

Four wheels, one planet.

Knowledge centre · 91 models · 18 brands

The 4x4 models that shaped the world.

From the Willys MB of 1941 to the new generation of electric off‑road vehicles — we collect stories, engineering and specifications of the most iconic 4x4 models of all time. Independent, ad‑free, no frills.

The 4x4 models that shaped the world.

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China's first high-end electric off-road portfolio.

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China's eerste high-end elektrische off-road-portfolio.

Dacia

Dacia

Europe's most affordable 4x4, back.

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Chevrolet / GMC
7 modellen

Chevrolet / GMC

GM's off‑road heavyweight: ZR2 Bison, AT4X AEV and the electric Hummer EV Pickup.

BYD (Yangwang / Fang Cheng Bao)
4 modellen

BYD (Yangwang / Fang Cheng Bao)

China's first high-end electric off-road portfolio.

Ford Motor Company
4 modellen

Ford Motor Company

From Bronco to Raptor: six decades of American off-road icon.

Hummer
6 modellen

Hummer

From Humvee successor to electric icon: 32 years of excess.

INEOS Automotive
2 modellen

INEOS Automotive

The spirit of the classic Defender, in a new body.

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Petrol V8, body-on-frame and no excuses: the muscle 4x4s from Detroit and beyond.

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6 modellen

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Benzine-V8, body-on-frame en geen excuses: de muscle-4x4's uit Detroit en omstreken.

Best 4x4 for overlanding

Best 4x4 for overlanding

Roof-tent friendly, mechanically reliable and ready for weeks of self-sufficient travel.

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Best 4x4 for the desert
5 modellen

Best 4x4 for the desert

Long‑range diesels, robust cooling and proven reliability in Sahara and Gulf heat.

American 4x4 — V8 legacy
5 modellen

American 4x4 — V8 legacy

Petrol V8, body-on-frame and no excuses: the muscle 4x4s from Detroit and beyond.

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From the journal

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Analysis — Market analysis: 2.82 million new cars in EU Q1 2026, EV share at 19.4% /

Analysis — Market analysis: 2.82 million new cars in EU Q1 2026, EV share at 19.4% /

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News — Toyota Land Cruiser 250: two new European trims for the 2026 model year /

News — Toyota Land Cruiser 250: two new European trims for the 2026 model year /

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Opinion: Mercedes G580 EQ under fire — 473 km range on a 116 kWh battery /

Opinion: Mercedes G580 EQ under fire — 473 km range on a 116 kWh battery /

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News: Defender OCTA gets 2026 update — graphite accents and larger screen /

News: Defender OCTA gets 2026 update — graphite accents and larger screen /

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News Ram 1500 RHO: the successor to the TRX, without a supercharged V8 /

News Ram 1500 RHO: the successor to the TRX, without a supercharged V8 /

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News Scout Traveler: production in South Carolina officially scheduled for late 2027

News Scout Traveler: production in South Carolina officially scheduled for late 2027

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Featured articles

American V8 4x4: how the Ford F-150 Raptor R and Ram 1500 TRX invented a whole segment of muscle cars on four wheels.

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24 juni 2026

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Amerikaanse V8 4x4: hoe de Ford F-150 Raptor R en Ram 1500 TRX een heel segment muscle-auto's op vier banden hebben uitgevonden.

Approach angle, departure angle and wading depth explained

Approach angle, departure angle and wading depth explained

Approach angle, departure angle, wading depth explained: what they mean, which 4x4 performs best and how to improve them.

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Best 4x4 for the Texan desert — Sasquatch builds and lifted trucks
24 juni 2026

Best 4x4 for the Texan desert — Sasquatch builds and lifted trucks

Best 4x4 for the Texan desert: Sasquatch builds, lifted trucks and the popular setups from the Lone Star State.

American V8 4x4: the culture of the Ford Raptor and Ram TRX
24 juni 2026

American V8 4x4: the culture of the Ford Raptor and Ram TRX

American V8 4x4: how the Ford F-150 Raptor R and Ram 1500 TRX invented a whole segment of muscle cars on four wheels.

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From America

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American aftermarket tuners and events that set the standard in the off‑road world: from winches and suspension to the toughest one-day race.

Stalen bumpers, sliders, carterbescherming, pantser

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Opgericht 2007Chandler, Arizona, VS
Fox Factory (FOX Racing Shox)

Fox Factory (FOX Racing Shox)

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Stalen en aluminium bumpers, tube fenders, pantser, verlichting

DV8 Offroad

Opgericht 2012Riverside, Californië, VS
High-performance schokdempers, vering, internal bypass dempers

Addictive Desert Designs (ADD)

Opgericht 1974Watsonville, Californië, VS

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From the forum

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What owners are talking about — the three most recent discussions, sorted by latest activity.

Mods & Builds

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door Wouter_Builds ·

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My Lada Niva vs a brand-new Defender — who wins?

My Lada Niva vs a brand-new Defender — who wins?

by Jasper_vanD · 12 May 2026

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Techniek

Best budget lift for Jimny (JB64) — who has experience?

by Sander_JB64 · 3 May 2026

94 reacties
Algemeen

My 1998 Land Cruiser HZJ75 — 4‑year build, finally finished (and what an ordeal)

by Wouter_Builds · 1 June 2026

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From the shop

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Four products from the catalogue — a mix of scale models, off‑road gear and books. No dropshipping, only kit that works.

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€ 189SKU GR-LB32-007

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Een lightbar die 21.000 lumen levert zonder dat je zekeringenkast in de fik vliegt. 32 inch, combinatie van spot- en flood-optiek, IP69K-afdichting, behuizing van luchtvaart-aluminium. Bevestiging op dak of voorbumper, met een relais-bekabeling die in een halve dag is aan te sluiten. Voor wie 's nachts het verschil maakt tussen zien en zoeken.

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4x4models hoodie — Ochre, embroidered emblem

4x4models hoodie — Ochre, embroidered emblem

A hoodie with the weight of a jumper, not the lightness of a sweatshirt. 400 grams of fleece on the inside, embroidered emblem on the chest, ochre outside and natural grey inside. Drawcord with metal ends, kangaroo pocket, elasticated cuffs. The garment you pull on in winter when you’re working in the garage.

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4x4models cap — 'Trail Tested' (ochre, snapback)Kleding & merchOp voorraad
€ 25SKU AP-CAP-TT-013

4x4models cap — 'Trail Tested' (ochre, snapback)

A snapback cap in ochre with an embroidered emblem on the front. 6‑panel construction, flat peak, adjustable plastic snapback at the rear. Cotton‑polyester mix, cotton sweatband inside. For summer, for the car, for work — the cap you wear every day because it fits.

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32-inch LED Lightbar — Combo beam, 21,000 lumensKleding & merchPre-order
€ 75SKU AP-HOOD-OKR-014

32-inch LED Lightbar — Combo beam, 21,000 lumens

A lightbar that delivers 21,000 lumens without setting your fuse box on fire. 32-inch, combination of spot and flood optics, IP69K sealing, aviation‑grade aluminium housing. Mounts to the roof or front bumper, with a relay wiring harness that can be fitted in half a day. For anyone for whom the difference between seeing and searching matters at night.

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4x4models T-shirt — Heavyweight cotton, blackKleding & merchOp voorraad
€ 35SKU AP-TEE-HW-BLK-012

4x4models T-shirt — Heavyweight cotton, black

A T-shirt with the weight of the one you bought in 2005. 240 grams of cotton, embroidered emblem on the chest (not a print — embroidery), black stitch on black fabric, available in S to XXL. The garment you wear to the garage, not the one you buy for show.

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