Matt Raudonikis

4X4 Australia Editor

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.

News

2022 Bronco and Tundra RHD ready for Australia

Melbourne’s American Vehicle Sales has right hand drive 2022 Ford Bronco and Toyota Tundra on the way

Gear

Isuzu MU-X build: TAG XR recovery bar fitted

Our Isuzu MU-X becomes the recipient of the first TAG XR recovery bar for a 4x4 wagon

Epic 76 Series LandCruiser
Custom 4x4s

Epic Toyota LandCruiser 76 Series

Creating the perfect touring wagon requires a well thought-out plan and perfect execution

Custom 4x4s

Cape Crusader: Toyota N80 Hilux

Alicia has transformed her work rig in to the perfect family touring Hilux and is heading for the Cape

2022 Mundi Mundi Bash
Events

2022 Mundi Mundi Bash stuns Broken Hill

The faces and fourbies of the 2022 Mundi Mundi Bash

2023 Ford Everest
Reviews

2023 Ford Everest review: Australian first drive

Ford's new-generation Everest has big boots to fill, but first impressions are strong. Here, we go on-road and off to see how the big family-focused 4x4 wagon goes

Custom 4x4s

Legacy Classic Trucks’ Power Wagons

If you want the look of a classic 4x4 truck without the hassles of an old truck, then a Legacy Trucks Power Wagon could be the truck for you

Wheels & Tyres

New MAXXIS tyres and ROH Wheels for our Isuzu MU-X build

MAXXIS RAZR AT811 tyres on ROH wheels sets off our MU-X build

News

Ranger Raptor: Ford open to racing potential

Ford's Australian arm has confirmed it's looking with interest at the idea of fielding its new Ranger Raptor hero in the off-road racing world

4x4 Comparisons

2022 Dual-Cab Ute Comparison: The tow test (and those left behind)

We put the new Ford Ranger up against other popular dual-cabs to see who is the dual-cab tow king!

Electronics & Gadgets

MU-X build: Century Batteries Dual Force +N70 battery

Our project Isuzu MU-X gets an uprated battery from Australia’s Century Batteries

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor
Reviews

Off-road in a 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor prototype

We hit the racetrack in a Ranger Raptor prototype

Electronics & Gadgets

Tested: Battery World's SJS1500 Power Pack and Jump Starter

The SJS1500 Lithium Power Pack from Battery World could save you the hassle of a flat battery

2023 Ford Ranger tow test
Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger towing test: V6 v 4-cylinder

We test the towing tech and strengths of Ford’s 2023 Ranger Sport V6 and Ranger XLT I4

4x4 Comparisons

2023 Ford Ranger vs Toyota HiLux comparison review: Off-road & on-road

Australia's favourite 4X4s go head-to-head

News

2023 Ineos Grenadier exempt from Luxury Car Tax

Big savings for Ineos Grenadier buyers, with the ATO granting a Luxury Car Tax exemption for the off-road wagon

2022 Ford Ranger review
Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger 4X4 review – off-road and loaded up

Ford’s next-gen Ranger 4x4 ute is on sale now. We got behind the wheel at the vehicle's local launch

2022 Isuzu MU-X LS-M gets Offroad Animal Predator bar
Gear

2022 Isuzu MU-X build: Offroad Animal Predator bar installed

We start the transformation of our 2022 Isuzu MU-X by fitting a Predator bar from Offroad Animal

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited
Reviews

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited review

We take Jeep’s 2022 seven-seat Grand Cherokee L for a spin and ask ourselves, is it really any better than the previous model?

Ford Everest prototype drive
Reviews

2022 Ford Everest review: Prototype drive

We scored a sneaky spin in the V6 diesel-powered Everest Platinum, in the lead up to its launch

Projecta Intelli-Start jump starter
Gear

Tested: Projecta Intelli-Start jump starter

The Intelli-Start jump starter from Projecta has become an essential tool in our touring kit

2022 Isuzu MU-X LS-M
Reviews

New project car: Isuzu MU-X LS-M

Isuzu’s seven-seat 4x4 wagon joins our fleet in base-model LS-M trim

News

Video: 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor takes on Goodwood

Ford claims the US-sourced twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and off-road enhancements will satisfy even the most hard-core performance enthusiast

Reviews

2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior: Sand driving

Cars are becoming less engaging to drive, so it's refreshing to have a manual Warrior to keep us interested