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Matt Raudonikis

4 X 4 Australia Editor

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Matt is a 30-year veteran of the auto industry spending the last seven as 4x4 Australia editor. As a result, he has been pigeonholed in to the 4x4/off-road arena but he’s into anything with an internal combustion engine and wheels, or no wheels. He has been writing about cars since 1990 and video reviewing them for seven years.

2019 Ford Ranger Raptor AEB standard
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2019 Ford Ranger Raptor finally gets AEB as standard

Autonomous Emergency Braking feature now standard across the entire Ford Ranger line-up.

2020 Jeep Gladiator size comparison rival utes
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2020 Jeep Gladiator size comparison to rival utes

The Gladiator might be called a mid-size pick-up, but it’s bigger and different to its competitors.

Mitsubishi Triton Absolute Bangkok Motor Show
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Mitsubishi Triton Absolute concept debuts at Bangkok

Tricked-out Triton to test the waters with global buyers.

2020 Ford Bronco family off-road vehicles
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2020 Ford Bronco to spawn a family of off-road vehicles

Ford targets Jeep in the off-road market with its reborn Bronco.

Ford F-150 Raptor supercharged V8
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Ford F-150 Raptor to get supercharged V8 engine

Ford bites back at Ram’s Rebel TRX, with a supercharged V8-powered F150 Raptor.

Simpson Desert 2019 touring season open
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Simpson Desert is now open for the 2019 touring season

It’s open season for the Simpson, but it’s not for the unprepared.

INEOS Grenadier spiritual successor Land Rover Defender
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INEOS Grenadier is the spiritual successor to the Land Rover Defender

Brit billionaire to build Projekt Grenadier, and it’ll use BMW engines.

2019 Suzuki Jimny off-road review
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2019 Suzuki Jimny off-road review

Suzuki’s new Jimny is certainly winning popularity contests in 2019, but how does it go off-road? We take it to the High Country to find out.

Toyota JAXA vehicle moon 2029
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Toyota and JAXA plan to send a vehicle to the moon in 2029

Toyota Moon Cruiser tips its grille to original FJ40.

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d 4x4 review
Road Tests

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d Power 4x4 review

The X350d is the V6-powered X-Class ute buyers were waiting for, but does it live up to the hype?

Newer 4x4s is not always better
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Newer 4x4s aren't always better

Today's obsession on emissions tech has Matt pining for the good ol' days.

2019 4x4 events Victoria Labour Day weekend
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4x4 events this Victorian Labour Day 2019

There’s plenty of off-road action for Victorians this long weekend.

FCA expands Jeep Ram production Michigan
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FCA expands Jeep and Ram production plants in Michigan, USA

Massive investment will see FCA produce new models and deliver 6500 new jobs.

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Jenson Button to compete in Mint 400

Former F1 champ trades tarmac for dirt

Custom AEV Jeep JL Wrangler review
Custom 4x4s

Custom AEV Jeep JL Wrangler review

AEV has applied its many talents to the JL Wrangler.

The most anticipated 4x4s of 2019
Opinion

The most anticipated 4x4s of 2019

2019 is shaping up as a massive year

2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 4x4 review
Road Tests

2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 first drive 4x4 review

Mercedes-Benz totally revamped its G-Class in 2018, and the first of the new models here is the top-of-the range AMG G63.

MSA 4X4 Driving Mirrors available late 2019
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MSA 4X4 Driving Mirrors available late 2019

The outback provides the toughest test for MSA 4X4’s upcoming Driving Mirrors.

MaxTrax Xtreme recovery board product test
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MAXTRAX Xtreme recovery board: product test

Clever tweaks take the MAXTRAX traction board to the next level.

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Custom 4x4s

Custom Nefarious Kustoms Toyota LandCruiser FJ45 review

The wildest classic Land Cruiser we’ve ever set eyes on was made to tear up the dunes.

2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4x4 review
Road Tests

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4x4 review

This is Chevrolet’s truck built to take on the Raptor, so naturally we need to find out if the Colorado ZR2 is a worthy competitor.

2019 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon eTorque 4x4 quick spin review
Road Tests

2019 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon eTorque 4x4 quick spin review

State-side blast of Jeep’s mild-hybrid Rubicon eTorque, but will it come to Australia?

2019 Jeep JL Wrangler Australian pricing and specs released
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2019 Jeep JL Wrangler pricing and specs revealed

The new Wrangler is almost here, but it will come at a cost.

Volkswagen Amarok V6 gets the Arctic Trucks treatment
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Volkswagen Amarok V6 gets the Arctic Trucks treatment

Amarok AT35 is the latest wildly modified 4x4 from Iceland’s Arctic Trucks.