Once again, it's the annual gathering of 4x4 enthusiasts from around the world. Participants from 26 nations were represented this time around. Some 90 4x4 vehicles of all shapes and sizes comprising of competitor teams, press, touring adventurers, observers and officials took off from Menara Alor Star on 25th November for the 10th edition of the Rainforest Challenge (RFC). The State Chairman for Youth & Sports, Mr Othman Aziz did the flag-off honours.
Jeep Adventure is an annual event organized by Chrysler Jeep Dodge Division to showcase the very best that our Jeep have to offer. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity of roughing out the Jeeps in extreme terrains.
The Mitsubishi Pajero i-O that left our market years ago lives on in Brazil as the TR4. The car is built in the city of Catalão, Brazil where the previous generation L200 pick-up is also made.
This year's edition of the Rainforest Challenge (RFC) will take place in the state of Kedah, from 25th November 2006 to 4th December 2006. For the participants from well over 25 countries taking part, this year's route promises to be another thriller. As a bonus, some trails have been closed for many years due to a previous security threat. But now, with the return of peace and tranquility, the area is once again open to the public and tourism.
The first foreign team to this year’s Rainforest Challenge (RFC) has already signed up in January. This is the earliest record entry ever for the event. Congratulations – Navin Surath Marapana and Indika Sanjaya from Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka.
For those with a yearning for driving long distances with like-minded travellers in far away places in a motorised convoy, welcome to Wilderness Explorer (W.E) series, the ultimate journey of adventure, discovery, fraternity and friendship.
Daihatsu and Toyota introduced the new compact SUV; the Daihatsu Be-go or Toyota Rush. In pursuit of being the best in its class, the new model was designed to fulfill its theme of "a tough and casual sport-utility wagon", and was developed as a new genre that merges the enjoyment and drivability of an SUV, the ease-of-use and convenience of a compact hatchback and the fun and functionality of a small station wagon.
It was the passing of the baton. An old hand imparting skills to the young. Scotsman and 2003 G4 Challenge veteran, Tim Pickering, visited the Land Rover Experience in Dunkeld, Perthshire, to train three 2006 G4 Challenge UK finalist.