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Discovery of the Wild West - Land Rover Discovery |
The American west offers the ultimate 4x4 exploration holiday, from the beauty of Monument Valley to Colorado's eerie ghost towns.
(4x4 March 2003) |
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The First Pearl of Snowdon - Terrano, Ranger, Isuzu, Defender
Some of the UK's toughest green lanes, most picturesque, too. The 4x4 team converges on Snowdonia National Park.
(4x4 Feb 2003) |
Iceland Rocks - Land Rover Defender
Three defenders spent three weeks in arguably the finest off-road destination this side of the Atlantic ocean. Once you finally get there, that is.
(4x4 Feb 2003) |
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Away Scot Free - Isuzu TF and Terrano in Scotland
We took 4x4's test cars to the Highlands, to Britain's highest and arguably most beautiful off-road trail, which the killjoys want to close to 4x4 enthusiasts.
(4x4 Jan 2003) |
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Cowboy Dreams - Wrangler in Montana
John Carroll had the misfortune to be invited to Montana to drive Jeep's new TJ Wrangler Rubicon. The poor mite just gritted his teeth and got on with it.
(4x4 Jan 2003) |
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Greece is the Word - Jimny in Rhodes
Summer Nights under a Blue Moon on Sandy beaches, we're Hopelessly Devoted to off-roading in the sun in Rhodes.
(4x4 Dec 2002) |
Escape Visa - Cherokee in Colorado
Editor John Carroll quit the pollution of London for the fresh air of and freedom of a hired Cherokee in Colorado. 4x4 exploration at its finest - and surprisingly accessible too.
(4x4 Dec 2002) |
Northern Delights - Lexus in Sweden
Driving on frozen lakes, sleeping in a hotel made of ice and crashing around on skidoos, Sweden offers the experience of a lifetime. We visited in a Lexus RX300
(4x4 Nov 2002) |
Bump & Grind - Patrol in France
It was a tough challenge for our luxurious steed as we tackled the legendary Trophée Cévenol, but the few wounds inflicted were only skin deep.
(4x4 Oct 2002) |
Red Hot - Wrangler in Moab
Stifling heat, stunning scenery and an off-road route book bursting with trails... it could only be Moab, Utah. 4x4 sent Kevin Baldwin to explore the canyons and cliffs of the States
(4x4 Oct 2002) |
High and Mighty - Land Cruisers in Bolivia
The poorest country in South America might not be everybody's first choice of holiday destination, but if it's a serious 4x4 adventure you're after then it's tough to beat Bolivia
(4x4 Sept 2002) |
Diamonds are Forever - Toyotas in South Africa
Diamonds litter the sands of South Africa, fiercely guarded by mining companies. But a new wave of environmental friendliness is allowing controlled numbers of visitors the chance to admire the beauty of the Namaqualand coastline
(4x4 Aug 2002) |
Maiden Voyage - Various 4x4s in Ethiopia
Torrential African rainstorms, severe floods, flat tyres and dead batteries posed no real problems to the 45 women that took part in this gruelling all-girl event, through deepest darkest Ethiopia.
(4x4 June 2002) |
Challenge of a Lifetime - Lexus in Canada/Alaska
Spending any time in temperatures of -60 Celsius is not pleasant, but to compete in the 2500km Fulda Challenge over eight days, sleeping outside and taking yourself to the edge of physical breakdown is madness, surely?
(4x4 May 2002) |
The White Stuff - Defender & Wrangler in the Alps
4x4's brave all-girl team tackled the treacherous Croisière Blance in the French Alps, and emerged triumphant.
(4x4 April 2002) |
Water Marque - allroad & various 4x4s in South America
The gruelling Inca Trail is the stamping ground for tough off-roaders, but the 2001 event saw an Audi allroad mixing it with the Jeeps, Nissans and Land Rovers.
(4x4 March 2002) |
Run of the Mille - Grand Cherokee in France
Jagged rocks, scary heights, tight, narrow trails and a ride on a rickety home-made ferry are just part of the fun - and danger - to be found in the Land of 1000 Rivers
(4x4 Feb 2002) |
Beautiful North - Freelander in Scotland
Alone in the rolling green hills of Scotland, the Freelander V6 is left to battle it out against all that nature throws in its path. Tested by steep ascents, muddy tracks and gushing rivers, see how the Land Rover fares when pushed to its limits.
(4x4 Jan 2002) |
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