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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.

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Reviews

2024 Isuzu MU-X 1.9L review

Isuzu has added its smaller 1.9-litre diesel engine to the MU-X range. We take a mini MU-X for a quick spin to see how it performs

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Gear

2023 Ford Everest build: KMC Impact wheels and Maxxis RAZR tyres

High rollin’ with new rims ’n’ rubber for our Everest

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Gear

2023 Ford Ranger build: Stedi wiring concealer

A simple and easy solution for routing rack wiring

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Opinion

You don’t need a 4x4 with low range and off-road tyres to start exploring Australia

There are myriad tracks within cooee of Australia’s capital cities ripe for soft-roaders

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Gear

Lightforce Beast driving lights tested

The Lightforce Beast isn’t afraid of the dark, no matter the conditions

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Reviews

Livin' in the 70: Bush-bound with the four-cylinder 79 Series LandCruiser

Toyota’s 79 Series has a new four-cylinder powertrain, so we loaded it up and hit the tracks to see how it stacks up in the bush

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Gear

CTEK CS ONE battery charger tested

CTEK has invented one charger to rule them all

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Reviews

2024 GWM Tank 500 review

GWM expands it Tank 4x4 range with the luxurious 500 wagon

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Custom 4x4s

V8-powered HiLux built by Marks 4WD

We spend some time touring in the Marks 4WD V8 HiLux and come away with a huge smile on our dial

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Reviews

Heavy hitter: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 review

GMSV has updated its full-size heavy-duty Silverado 2500

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Gear

2023 Ford Ranger build: Maxtrax Xtreme recovery boards to the rescue

Our Maxtrax Xtremes get our Ranger out of the muck

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Gear

2023 Ford Ranger build: Maxxis RAZR tyres 15,000km update

Checking in on the performance on the Maxxis muddies fitted to our Ranger

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Gear

2023 Ford Everest build: New project gets Yakima LockNLoad platform and accessories

Our new vehicle build for 2024 is this Ford Everest Ambiente, and the first gear we’ve installed is a Yakima LockNLoad roof platform and accessories

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Gear

A 2023 Ford Everest Ambiente is our new project build for 2024

We’ve sourced an Everest as our new project for 2024

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News

Ineos reveals Fusilier BEV 4x4

Ineos Fusilier BEV revealed; will be offered as a full-time BEV or with a range-extending petrol engine

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Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger build: Job done!

We wrap up the build of our Ford Ranger Sport and look back at all the awesome gear that’s been fitted to it

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Custom 4x4s

Custom BT-50 is as solid as a rock

Tidy touring rig stands out from the crowd more than most

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Opinion

Opinion: Don’t blame local council for banning 4x4 vehicles

Ballina Council plans to restrict the use of 4x4 vehicles on its spectacular beaches, and it’s hard to blame them

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Reviews

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 towing comparison: V8 vs inline 4

Does the new four-cylinder LC70 have the pulling power to match the mighty V8?

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Gear

Winch crushes Holden Rodeo

Can a winch cut a 4x4 in two? We sacrifice a Holden Rodeo to find out

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Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger build: 19,000km update

A run to the hills in our V6 Ranger

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Gear

4x4 guide: 4WD treks of northeast NSW

A comprehensive guide to one of the most spectacular coasts in Australia

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Features

Mahindra reveals its big SUV and ute ambitions for Australia

Indian car maker Mahindra talks to Wheels about its bold plan to move from niche regional player to mainstream popularity with its next-generation SUVs and utes.

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Reviews

2024 Ram 1500 Big Horn off-road review

The entry level Ram truck has become considerably more expensive, but the Ram Big Horn is a resoundingly better vehicle