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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.

Why 2020 Jeep Gladiator is most hotly anticipated 4x4
Opinion

Why the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is one of the most hotly anticipated 4x4 of the year

Excitement builds for the Gladiator and Matt explains why it is more than your average ute

Jeep Gladiator Hercules rumoured
News

Jeep Gladiator Hercules rumoured

High-performance off-road Gladiator Hercules to take on Raptor?

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie 4x4 review
Road Tests

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie 4x4 review

The Hemi V8-powered RAM 1500 could be the muscle truck of your dreams.

2020 Land Rover Defender
News

2020 Land Rover Defender revealed during testing

Fresh official images out of Land Rover this morning show the 2020 Land Rover Defender testing in the USA.

Passion The secret ingredient behind any successful 4x4
Opinion

Passion - The secret ingredient behind any successful 4x4

The success of the Jimny, Wrangler and G-Wagen is largely thanks to the passion of its engineers

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie off-road video review
Road Tests

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie off-road video review

Factory-backed right-hook 1500 Laramie packs a mighty big punch.

4x4 Australia Advertisers Trip to the Victorian High Country
Explore VIC

4x4 Australia Advertisers' Trip to the Victorian High Country

A mid-week High Country escape with some of the best folks in the 4x4 industry.

2018 SEMA GMA 4x4 products
Gear

2018 SEMA - GMA 4x4 products

From close to 3000 products showcased at SEMA we sift through the lot to pick the 4x4 gear to look out for in Australia next year.

Can an off-road vehicle achieve five-star safety
Opinion

Can an off-road vehicle achieve five-star safety?

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler’s one-star safety rating raises questions about whether vehicles like it and the new Suzuki Jimny have a place in the modern, safer world.

2018 SEMA Top 5 custom 4x4s
SEMA

2018 SEMA: Top 5 custom 4x4s

It was steamy in Sin City as tens of thousands of people from around the globe swarmed to check out the wildest custom cars and hottest new products of 2018.

SsangYong Rexton DKR to take on Dakar Rally
4x4 Motorsports

SsangYong Rexton DKR to take on Dakar Rally

V8-powered rally-raid SsangYong buggy aims to conquer Dakar.

The best 4x4s are built not bought
Opinion

The best 4x4s are built, not bought

Individual by design, suited for the individual taste.

HSV SportsCat R priced at $65990
News

HSV SportsCat R priced at $65,990

SportsCat R enters local market $3K cheaper than a SportsCat+

Are full-size factory-direct RHD 4x4s a viable option for manufacturers
Opinion

Are full-size factory-direct RHD 4x4s a viable option for manufacturers?

They’ve been “under consideration” for years, but are full-size factory-direct RHD 4x4s ever coming to Australia?

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News

2020 Jeep Gladiator official images leaked

Official photos of Jeep's new ute leaked online ahead of reveal next week

2019 Mitsubishi Triton first drive 4x4 review
Road Tests

2019 Mitsubishi Triton first drive 4x4 review

Bolder looks and added safety tech herald in the 2019 Triton.

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News

Mitsubishi Pajero future still uncertain

Mitsubishi CEO confirms no decision has been made on the Pajero’s future.

2019 Mitsubishi Triton first look
News

2019 Mitsubishi Triton: first look

Popular Triton ute gets re-skinned with a tougher new look and loaded with more driver-assistance tech.

Rumours Ranger and Amarok collaboration strengthen
News

Rumours of Ranger and Amarok collaboration strengthen

Collaboration between Volkswagen and Ford on next ute more than a pipe dream.

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SEMA

SEMA 2018 Day 2: Photo Gallery

SEMA keeps turning on the action, as Aussie brands claim awards.

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SEMA

SEMA 2018 Day 1: Photo Gallery

JL Wrangler and Ranger dominate a crazy 2018 SEMA Show.

Bubba Rope Pro Line winch rope product test
Recovery

Bubba Rope Pro Line winch rope: product test

Do away with metal hardware in your recovery rig with synthetic lines and soft shackles from Bubba Rope.

2018 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 4x4 review
Reviews

2019 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 4x4 review

It’s almost 50 years since it invented the category, but is the Range Rover still the pinnacle of luxury off-roading? We got a 2019 SDV8 Autobiography muddy to find out.

Steel and alloy wheels crushed with hydraulic press video
Wheels & Tyres

Steel and alloy wheels crushed with hydraulic press: video

Steel or alloy wheels for your 4x4? A pressing question.