The magazine started out as a variable special interest publication but is now a monthly publication. The first issue came out in 1977 which will make it 35 years old in 2013. The magazine provides information on 4x 4 performance modifications article for those light truck DIY enthusiasts & reviews of new products. If you are looking for information on upcoming off road events then look no further than 4-Wheel & Off Road Magazine. The publication has an extensive list of off road meets & competitions. Some fun & exciting events covered in the magazine include tough truck racing 4-wheel jamboree off-road national jamborees 4x Fun Fests sand drags ice racing mud bogging rockcrawling tractor pulls & Gravelrama. There are also reviews of new vehicles & articles on traveling & the best places to off road. Regular columns in 4-Wheel & Off Road include a Nuts & Bolts question & answer column & a feature called Driveslines which provides industry news.