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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.

All the best 4x4s have six-cylinder engines
Opinion

All the best 4x4s have six-cylinder engines

Might straight sixes with plenty of grunt - those were the days!

Are the fun police ruining driving pleasure?
Opinion

Are the fun police ruining driving pleasure?

When did car ownership stop being about the driving experience?

Advertiser's trip Moreton Island Queensland
Explore QLD

Advertiser's trip - Moreton Island, Queensland

​4X4 Australia gathered the heads of the 4x4 aftermarket industry for some R&R on Queensland's Moreton Island.

Toyota LandCruiser 79: Custom 4x4
Custom 4x4s

Toyota LandCruiser 79: Custom 4x4

Marks 4WD takes this LC79 to dizzying heights.

2016 Ford Everest Trend vs Ford Ranger XLT comparison
4x4 Comparisons

2016 Ford Everest Trend vs Ford Ranger XLT comparison

We take a pair of Fords up the Oodnadatta Track to see whether a wagon or a ute works best in the bush.

Toyota Troop Carrier, made for Outback Adventure
Opinion

Toyota Troop Carrier, made for Outback Adventure

In the world of Outback 4x4 travelling the Toyota Troop Carrier is King...

Toyota FJ Cruiser: Custom 4x4
Custom 4x4s

Supercharged Toyota FJ Cruiser: Custom 4x4

One FJ Cruiser with the lot, and it’s supercharged

Volkswagen confirms Amarok wagon
News

Volkswagen confirms Amarok wagon

Plans for the VW Amarok wagon are back on the table.

Special edition Ford Ranger added to line-up
News

Special edition Ford Ranger added to line-up

Special Edition XLS broadens the Ranger’s appeal.

Western forces muscle up with LandCruisers
News

Western forces muscle up with LandCruisers

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

2017 Holden Colorado out September 1
News

2017 Holden Colorado out September 1

2017 Holden Colorado hitting Australian showrooms September 1

Mazda to team with Isuzu for next-gen ute
News

Mazda to team with Isuzu for next-gen ute

Mazda and Isuzu join forces to produce next-gen ute.

Custom Ford Ranger PXII
Custom 4x4s

Ford Ranger PXII: Custom 4x4

Style and performance upgrades make this PXII Ranger stand out on the tracks.

CHOPPED HOLDEN FJ
Features

LS1-POWERED CHOPPED HOLDEN FJ COUPE CUSTOM

Dave and Lyn Keen's chopped & slammed '55 FJ Coupe is an intoxicating mix of style, tradition, horsepower and craftsmanship

Mazda BT-50 XTR long-term test: Part 1
Reviews

2016 Mazda BT-50 XTR long-term review

There's plenty planned for 4x4 Australia's new long-termer, but first we need to get some dirt and grime beneath those BFG all-terrains.

Project Toyota HiLux gets Opposite Lock gear
Gear

Project Toyota HiLux gets Opposite Lock gear

We head to Opposite Lock for a roof rack, sump protection and a stainless-steel fridge. Get your entries in before it’s too late!

Y62 Nissan Patrol Ti Review
Road Tests

Y62 Nissan Patrol Ti review

The Y62 will soon be the only new Patrol available, so we took a spin in the price-slashed Patrol Ti.

Ford F-250 Lariat v GMC Sierra Denali 2500 v RAM Laramie 2500
Reviews

Ford F-250 Lariat v GMC Sierra Denali 2500 v RAM Laramie 2500

We lasso three monster American pick-ups for an Aussie initiation. It’s Ford’s F-250 Lariat v GMC’s Sierra Denali 2500 v RAM’s Laramie 2500. Giddy-up!

Piranha Offroad dual-battery system
Gear

Project Toyota HiLux gets Piranha Offroad dual-battery system

Piranha Off Road Products fits a dual-battery system to our giveaway HiLux.

Project Toyota Hilux build: Part 5
Gear

Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 5

We’ve ditched the canopy off the back of the HiLux and gone for this awesome expedition truck set-up with help from Ironman 4x4. The competition to win it is now open!

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro shoots to thrill
News

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro shoots to thrill

Toyota USA’s TRD Pro Tacoma has the performance parts and the go-fast looks, but don’t expect the same for the Hilux here in oz.

Toyota Fortuner Crusade & Patriot X1
Reviews

Toyota Fortuner Crusade & Patriot X1

Escaping the rat race with the whole family has never been so easy as with the Toyota Fortuner and a camper in tow

Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage Edition
Reviews

Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage Edition

Land Rover Australia only brought 54 Defender 90 Heritage Editions to Australia and they are set to become prized collector vehicles.

Product test: Yamaha ROVs
Gear

Product test: Yamaha ROVs

Yamaha has upped the off-road ante in 2016 with a new and updated range of vehicles for work and play. 4x4 Australia spent a day sampling them on a motocross track.