Fuel prices aren’t getting any cheaper, which makes keeping a lid on your 4×4’s running costs more important than ever. One way to help improve economy is to ensure your vehicle’s tyre pressures are accurate. This reduces fuel consumption because it lessens drag and rolling resistance on your rubberware.

That’s a good reason to check out this digital tyre pressure gauge from Ring Automotive. It enables owners to check their tyres when cold, rather than driving to a petrol station and risking a potentially inaccurate reading on warm tyres.  

The gauge provides an accurate and easy-to-read measure of your 4×4’s tyre pressures, helping you to ensure they are properly inflated. Prices start at £8.99. www.ringautomotive.co.uk

Snap-On Tools has launched this TechAngle torque and angle wrench to help home mechanics ensure they use the right amount of force when tightening bolts.

The wrench has a range of 2.7Nm to 27.1Nm, meaning that it can be used on a variety of items from plastic bumper fasteners to camshaft carrier bolts and brake callipers. Simply set the required torque – and angle where appropriate – and the TechAngle will beep and buzz once it is reached.

www.snapon.com

Boy racers the country over will be delighted to hear about the latest product to be released by Swedish suspension manufacturer Ohlins. The new suspension is designed specifically for the 2007-on Subaru Impreza WRX Sti.

The Road and Track kit, as it is called, features coilover shock absorbers that are designed to respond more quickly to undulations in the road surface. The units are suitable for track use and are made out of motorsport-grade materials. A complete set of four costs £2729.60 plus VAT.

www.roadandtrackbyohlins.com

Gloucester-based Forge Motorsport has released a new range of ultra high performance brakelines. The Hosetechnik brake hoses improve pedal feel and braking efficiency, thereby improving a driver’s control over their vehicle.

Each set of brakelines is custom-made to order, and the PVC sleeves that protect against dirt and water ingress are available in 12 different colours. Deliveries are usually made within 48 hours of a set of hoses being ordered.

www.forgemotorsport.co.uk

Restore your 4×4’s tired paintwork with this paint restoration kit from Meguiars. The kit is aimed at anybody who wants to give their vehicle’s bodywork a new lease of life. It includes eight car care products that restore paintwork to as-new condition.

www.meguiars.co.uk

Premium SUV owners can buy an aftermarket exhaust system to match their vehicle’s credentials, thanks to A-L Tuning. The firm has recently become the UK distributor of Meisterschaft exhausts – a superior brand of exhausts for European-made vehicles.

Meisterschaft products are available for a variety of top-end 4x4s, including Land Rovers, Audis, BMWs and Porsches. Other marques for which the exhausts are suitable include VW, Mini and Nissan.

You don’t see many Mercedes G-Wagens on UK roads any more. But when you do, they’re a real treat. And with aftermarket tuning specialist BRABUS launching a new suspension kit for the vehicle, catching sight of one could be even more exciting.

BRABUS’s Smooth-Ride Suspension with Dynamic Control is intended to maximise comfort while delivering agile handling. The set-up features Bilstein components, with two-way adjustable shock absorbers that can be triggered either manually or automatically.

This enables drivers to choose between two settings – comfort and sport – thereby ensuring that the vehicle handles in a way that is appropriate to prevailing conditions. What is more, the suspension will automatically switch from comfort to sport mode if it detects a significant increase in speed or acceleration. It returns to comfort when things calm down again.

www.brabus.com

Up Country 4×4 Accessories has launched a range of new products. First up is the Fullbox PU 2011 pick-up tonneau cover, suitable for a variety of vehicles including the Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux and all-new VW Amorak.

Made from polyurethane plastic, the Fullbox can be colour-coded to match your vehicle. It’s environmentally friendly and should provide rugged service well into the future.

Also new is the Star-Top pick-up hardtop, which has side opening windows and a large rear door. The Star-Top is available for the Hilux, Navara and Amorak, and you can have it in a colour of your choice.

Of course, 4×4 ownership can pave the way to all sorts of adventures, at home and abroad. And what better way to enjoy your vehicle than with the addition of an off-road camping trailer – giving you the opportunity to hitch up and head out to the great unknown? We look at the options currently available here in the UK

Focus on… Mud-UK Adventure Trailers

Yorkshire-based Mud-UK is the official UK and European dealer for Adventure Trailers – widely recognised as some of the best overland trailers in the world.

The model line-up is currently restricted to the Euro Chaser trailer. But with a spec-sheet that includes almost everything a hardcore off-road camping enthusiast could wish for, there’s no obvious need for the range to expand.

The Euro Chaser is 1270mm wide and 1828mm long, with a total cubic capacity of 1275 litres. In other words, it’s plenty big enough for a substantial trip away, but it’s also eminently suitable for those with less ambitious travel plans.

This wireless winch remote control from Extreme 4×4 gives off-road enthusiasts complete control over their winching activities. The unit is 110mm long and 65mm wide, making it a handy size to hold while out in the rough and tumble of a muddy adventure.

The remote works over a range of 50 feet, and is easy to wire to any contactor winch solenoid, including Albrights. It comes with a 12-month guarantee and costs £63 plus VAT. www.extreme4x4.co.uk