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Tristan Tancredi

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Tristan Tancredi

When he’s not obsessing over sport - Aussie Rules and NBA the two biggest culprits – Tristan loves getting out and about, whether it’s around Australia or further abroad. Exploring new places and finding hidden treasures are right up 4X4 Australia’s alley, so writing about places a four-wheel drive will take you, and the gear you’ll need to get you there, seems a natural fit.

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Lost and found: A guide to satellite navigation

A purpose-built sat-nav system for 4x4 use guarantees continent-wide coverage.

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News

X-Class recalled due to brake fault

Software glitch which can slam on the brakes unexpectedly forces the recall of 5826 X-Class vehicles fitted with the Active Brake Assist system.

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News

Everything we know about the 2020 Isuzu D-MAX

Everything you need to know before the 2020 D-MAX is officially revealed.

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Gear

Why every 4x4er needs a satellite phone

It’s a big country out there, and a satellite phone gets the coverage you won’t get from a mobile phone when you’re away from the city lights.

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Gear

New gear: TJM Rambler 200 + BlackWolf Helan + Direction-Plus Transmission Cooler

A new daypack from BlackWolf, a Transchill Transmission Oil Cooler kit from Direction-Plus, and a full-on 200 Series Rambler build from TJM.

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Gear

New 4x4 gear: Hella LEDs + Narva Aeromax + ARB winch bar

New 4x4 products released by Narva, Hella and ARB.

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Reviews

July 2020 selection of Readers' Rigs

An eclectic selection of reader-submitted rides this month.

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News

Cracking August 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

A coiled and stretched custom Ranger, a mouth-watering FJ Cruiser, and eight of the best Ford custom builds. All in our monster August issue.

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Twisted NAS-E 4x4 electric SUV charges into the USA

New electric luxury SUV charges into the US of A.

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Gear

New 4x4 gear: Uniden jumpstart kit + GME Connect range + Piranha recovery kit

New 4x4 equipment released by Uniden, GME and Piranha Offroad

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Gear

New 4x4 gear: KMC wheels + Kumho tyres + Protex brakes

Give Dad the present he wants this Father's Day.

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RAM 1500 Warlock unleashed in Australia

Ram 1500 Warlock let loose, with beefed-up suspension and Hemi V8 power.

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News

2020 Deni Ute Muster called off

Another iconic outback event has been cancelled for 2020

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Gear

New gear: EFS winch recovery kit + TRED bracket + MSA 4x4 drop slide

A winch recovery kit from EFS, new TRED mounting brackets and MSA 4x4’s drop slide..

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Gear

Satellite Messengers: How they work and why you need one

Big parts of Australia and the world lack cell coverage, hence the need to carry emergency comm devices like satellite messengers.

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News

Land Rover resurrects the Defender Hard Top

Famous Hard Top name returns to the Defender, with Land Rover Australia evaluating the models for local sale.

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Gear

New gear: Tropical North Queensland guide + JLM cleaning spray

A closer look at a new cleaning spray from JLM, and a guide to 100 things to see in tropical North Queensland.

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News

July 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

New-look BT-50 examined, RAM 2500 Power Wagon and Unimog U5023 driven. Plus a heap more, in the July 2020 magazine.

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Gear

New gear: Garrett Performance Intercooler + Preline-Plus Pre-Filter Kit + OME Wrangler Lift

New 4x4 kit from Garrett, Direction-Plus and Old Man Emu

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News

State-by-state guide to park and track closures

With restrictions easing, here's a state-by-state round-up of what you can and can't do.

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Narva Colt 1000 + Rubicon tent rack with Hutch tent + Rhino-Rack Backbone

New 4x4 gear from Narva, Rhino-Rack, Rubicon and Hutch.

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Limited-edition Range Rover Fifty coming to Australia

Range Rover celebrates 50 years with the launch of a limited-run SWB Autobiography

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News

VIDEO: Absolutely sending it over a sand dune

Here's how not to drive over a sand dune.

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675kW Nikola Badger electric ute is coming to Australia

Hydrogen-electric semi-truck company set to bring its electric pick-up to Australia