Tristan Tancredi

Digital Editor

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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VFACTs August 2025: Ranger retakes 4x4 lead as Chinese brands surge into the top ten

Ford Ranger tops August 4x4 sales as four Chinese brands enter the top ten

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Terrain Tamer purchases Steve Irwin’s iconic 1982 Toyota LandCruiser Troop Carrier

The Crocodile Hunter’s legendary HJ47 Troopy has been bought by Terrain Tamer

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Mercedes-Benz G 450 d brings diesel power back to Australian G-Wagen line-up

Mercedes-Benz reintroduces diesel to the G-Wagen in Australia with the G 450 d, from $214,900

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BYD Shark gets its first driveaway offer at $59,400

The Shark PHEV is now available with its first driveaway offer, saving buyers up to $3000

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Suzuki resumes Jimny XL sales in Australia after temporary pause

Suzuki has lifted the sales hold on the Jimny XL, with deliveries restarting immediately

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UPDATE: Costs skyrocket to fix Australia’s worst roundabout

A diamond-shaped roundabout in Sydney’s south-west is, unsurprisingly, causing driver confusion

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MGU9 pre-orders open in Australia with $1000 accessory bonus

MG has opened pre-orders for its first Australian dual-cab ute, the MGU9, with a $1000 accessory credit for early buyers

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2025 BYD Shark 6: Factory-backed Ironman 4x4 accessories

A selection of Ironman 4x4 optional extras are available to suit the all-new Shark

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Limited-run Ford Ranger Black Edition returns to Australia

Black-themed Ranger set to hit dealerships in October

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Ram 1500 Rebel confirmed for Australia; on sale from September

Hurricane-powered Rebel lands in Australia this September with serious off-road muscle

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2025 MGU9 dual-cab ute gets multi-link rear suspension tuned for Aussie roads

Aussie-bound MGU9 variants will be equipped with bespoke suspension designed for local roads

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GWM achieves milestone, passing 200,000 sales in Australia

GWM ramps up growth in Australia, surpassing 200,000 sales

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KGM makes minor changes to its Rexton range for 2026

Name change and new features for 2026 KGM Rexton line-up

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KGM Musso refreshed for 2026

KGM Australia has updated its Musso for 2026, renaming the mid-spec model and adding new kit across all variants

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Ford to launch midsize electric pickup in 2027 on new Universal EV platform

Ford outlines EV future, led by midsize four-door electric pickup

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WATCH: Ford Ranger Super Duty survives mud torture test ahead of 2026 launch

Ford’s Ranger Super Duty was put through a punishing 600kg mud test to prove its real-world toughness

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Nissan Patrol price jumps $5000 – remains cheaper than LandCruiser 300

Nissan’s Patrol gets a $5000 price hike but remains more affordable than Toyota’s LandCruiser 300 across all key trims

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Foton Tunland hybrid ute to land in Q3 2025: Australian specs and pricing confirmed

Foton’s new hybrid ute will arrive later this year, priced from $39,990

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VFACTs July 2025: Ranger knocked off top spot by HiLux

The HiLux has reclaimed top spot on the sales charts, ending the Ranger’s long streak

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2025 Kia Tasman cab-chassis pricing revealed – Aussie launch starts this August

Kia Australia has confirmed pricing for its entire 2025 Tasman cab-chassis range

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Isuzu D-MAX EV priced from £59,995 in the UK – would you pay over $100K for one in Australia?

Isuzu’s all-electric D-MAX starts at £59,995 in the UK, with Aussie pricing expected to top $110,000 if and when it comes here

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Could the Ram 1500 TRX be making a comeback in 2026?

Speculation is mounting that the Raptor rival might return as early as next year

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2025 Kia Tasman hits the ground running with five-star ANCAP safety rating

Kia’s first purpose-built off-road ute scores five-star ANCAP safety rating on debut

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2025 Jeep Gladiator updated for Australia: Price drop and new tech upgrades

Updated Gladiator Rubicon arrives with more tech, added safety, and a sharper $82,990 price tag