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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.

Record price for 2 millionth Land Rover
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Record price for 2 millionth Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover ‘Defender 2,000,000’ has sold for a record price at a charity auction in London overnight.

Industrial Action: Victoria High Country
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Industrial Action: Victoria High Country

Take the biggest names in the Australian 4x4 industry on a trip to the High Country and you get some chilling off-road action.

How to use Maxtrax recovery boards
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How to use Maxtrax recovery boards

4x4 Australia shows you the right way to use Maxtrax recovery boards when bogged in the sand.

2016 Hilux equipment
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2016 Hilux equipment

With all models in the new Hilux range featuring extra equipment to justify increases in price, the 4x4 should remain a top seller.

2016 Toyota Hilux
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2016 Toyota Hilux

Toyota has debuted its 2016 Hilux with 19 4x4 models that promise more of everything.

2016 Mazda BT-50
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2016 Mazda BT-50

Mazda has revised the BT-50's styling to make the one-tonner more appealing to 4x4 ute buyers.

Renault Alaskan Concept Truck
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Renault Alaskan Concept Truck

Renault reveals what its version of the Nissan Navara will look like.

Ford Ranger PX II
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2016 Ford Ranger review

Ford has refreshed its popular Ranger ute for 2016, with styling and tech upgrades aimed at making upper-spec XLT and Wildtrak double cabs more attractive for families

New Ford Everest 4x4 SUV
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New Ford Everest 4x4 SUV

Ford has reached for the sky with its new seven-seat Ford Everest, which has the off road capability to challenge Toyota’s Prado

Ford Everest
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2015 Ford Everest review

Ford’s all-new seven-seater has genuine off-road credentials and the ability to challenge the popular Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X and Holden Colorado 7 for 4x4 SUV honours

Mazda CX 5 Mud Main Jpg
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SUVs are not 4WDs

Whatever the salesman tells you, light sport-utility vehicles that drive like sports cars will get stuck when the going gets boggy, writes 4X4 Australia's editor. .

This DeSoto Powermaster may look like an old snotter but underneath it’s anything but
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VIDEO: ICON’S DERELICT DESOTO WAGON IS THE ULTIMATE RAT ROD DAILY

This DeSoto Powermaster may look like an old snotter but underneath it’s anything but

Mercedes-Benz G 500 4x4²
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Mercedes-Benz G 500 4x4² show car

Mercedes Benz announced on the weekend that the insane G500 4x4-2 will go into production later this year.

What is the best 4x4 ever?
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What is the best 4x4 ever?

4x4 Australia's expert judges debate the best 4x4 of all time. Stay tuned for the verdict.

45 Years of Firsts for Range Rover
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45 Years of Firsts for Range Rover

During the past 45 years, Range Rover has delivered a series of industry firsts as it has evolved into the peerless SUV we know today

Big Bight Adventure: Bush Mechanics
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Big Bight Adventure: Bush Mechanics

When you travel in remote areas and things go wrong, correct practice and OH&S might go out the window but so long as it keeps you on the track and no one gets hurt, it’s all good.

Remote Controlled Range Rover
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Remote Controlled Range Rover

As if self-driving and autonomous cars weren’t stupid enough, now Range Rovers can be remotely operated from your iPhone. We can’t wait to see what the hacker will do with this.

The Great Australian Bight Adventure
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The Great Australian Bight Adventure Teaser III

The July issue of 4x4 Australia Magazine goes on sale June 11 with Part 1 of our Great Aussie Bight Adventure. Along the Bight we reversed the route of the explorer John Eyre and Ron Moon keeps us informed of the historical elements of the trek.

The Great Australian Bight Adventure
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The Great Australian Bight Adventure Teaser II

July's issue of 4x4 Australia Magazine, with Part 1 of our Great Aussie Bight Adventure, goes on sale June 11. We camped under the awe-inspiring Bilbunya Sand Dunes along the way. Check it out here.

Mercedes-Benz 220SL
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Bucket List: Mercedes-Benz 220SL

Mercedes-Benz Australia pulled the sheets an absolute one-off that comprehensively one-ups anything else we had at Broadford. It’s an original right-hand-drive 220SL

The Great Australian Bight adventure
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The Great Australian Bight adventure coming soon

In the July issue of 4x4 Australia, you’ll find Part One of our epic 4x4 adventure across The Great Australian Bight. Here’s a teaser of the stunning scenery and adventure.

2015 Nissan Navara ST-X 4x4 review
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2015 Nissan Navara review

A Nissan Navara that rides more like a car than a trade ute promises class-leading fuel economy and features

2015 Nissan Navara NP300 Range review
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2015 Nissan Navara NP300 Range review

Nissan’s long-awaited D23 Navara range is here and is a step up over both the Navvies it supersedes.

Nissan Y61 Patrol
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Nissan’s Diesel Dilemma

Updated Y61 Patrol up in the air with no diesel Y62 planned for the foreseeable future.