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Petersen has a knack for trade journals that warm to their subject area with a limited amount of fuss or bluster. They understand the automotive world in great depth, and write articles that are clear and to the point. Whether you are a novice getting your feet wet in the world of wheeling or a long time rock freak with a yen to drop a V8 in your CJ-7, Petersen's provides some of the best subject and interest articles in the business.

They do this without any overly macho styling that makes every automobile into a phallic symbol. This is good for the sport, since not every off-roader is a man with a torque wrench for a brain. They manage to do this without being the least bit dull either. You will find photo essays on notable mistakes, driving articles, essays on tire choice, and detailed discussions of how to create an off-road vehicle from sometimes unlikely components.

If you have to pick one trade journal out of the bunch, 4 Wheel & Off-Road is probably the choice that makes the best sense.

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