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.

Two LC200 6x6s side-by-side
4x4 Comparisons

Two of the best 6x6 LC200s in the country go head-to-head

When bigger is better, only six-wheel drive will do. We take two of the best 6x6 LandCruisers to Tasmania for some off-road touring.

Arkaroola Ridgetop Track
Explore SA

Flinders Ranges adventure: Episode 3

In Episode 3, the team travels to the Gammon Ranges and beyond to Arkaroola.

2019 Ford Everest
News

Ranger and Everest recalled for 10-speed transmission fault

A recall has been issued for Rangers and Everests fitted with the 10-speed automatic transmission and 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel.

News

Toyota dominates the sales charts in May 2020

Toyota dominates 4x4 sales, ute sales and the overall new vehicle market.

Facelifted Mahindra Pik-Up S10 off-road
Reviews

Facelifted Mahindra Pik-Up driven off-road

Indian Pik-Up gets a facelift and still represents good value for money.

Explore SA

Flinders Ranges adventure: Episode 2

In Episode 2, the crew travel from Willow Springs to Moro Gorge.

4X4 Australia's Ford Ranger with AMVE canopy
Gear

AMVE canopy exceeds our Ranger's storage needs

A quality aluminium canopy adds style, security and functionality to our Ford Ranger.

News

What 4x4s are coming in the second half of 2020?

The 4x4s coming (and going) to Australia in the second half of 2020.

Gear

Ranger gets Protex brake rotors and pads

A set of Protex brake rotors and pads go on the 4X4 Australia Ranger.

The Birdsville Races will return in 2021.
News

Birdsville Races cancelled for 2020

Queensland's iconic outback race meeting will return in 2021.

Touring the NT's Top End.
Explore NT

It’s time to plan a Top End escape

While you shiver in your Ugg boots, start planning a Top End adventure.

Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 off-road
News

Bahn-storming G63 recalled for faulty wiring

The bulletproof G-Wagen hit with a recall for faulty wiring.

Stretching our legs on a Flinders Ranges trip
Explore SA

Flinders Ranges adventure: Episode 1

The team tracks the Flinders Ranges north, stopping at iconic outback destinations.

Convoy of vehicles attending the 2019 Drive 4 Life tour to the Flinders Ranges
News

Drive 4 Life heading outback in 2020

Outback pubs and Corner Country adventures in store for the Drive 4 Life 2020 charity tour.

RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs compared
4x4 Comparisons

Ram 1500 versus Chevy Silverado 1500 quick snapshot

A brief side-by-side comparison between two American sweethearts.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ offroad review
Reviews

Off-road in Chevrolet's Silverado 1500 LTZ

Lighter duty Silverado 1500 takes over as HSV’s Chevrolet truck offering.

News

Toyota LandCruiser recalled due to fire risk

VDJ70 Series recalled for DPF heat shield mod

Land Rover Defender review
Reviews

2020 Defender takes on the wilds of Africa - Video Review

We head to Namibia’s wild west coast to drive the new Defender.

VFACTS April 2020 4x4 ute sales numbers
News

4x4 ute sales continue to tank

The 4x4 segment is coping better than others, but sales are still way down.

SsangYong Musso EX review
Reviews

2020 SsangYong Musso EX review

If you don’t need the bigger tray of the XLV, then the standard Musso 4x4 ute could be just the rig for you. And it comes at a price that can’t be beaten.

Opinion 4x4 trip planning
Opinion

Now is the time to plan a 4x4 trip

Crack open some maps and travel guides, and plan a post-lockdown trip.

Isuzu UK D-Max Australian accessories
News

Isuzu UK shows off loaded D-MAX

Australian accessories feature on fully equipped D-MAX ute.

Reviews

Follow our Project Ranger build

A Ranger has join the 4x4 Shed and we plan to gear it up into the ultimate support rig.

Mahindra Ssangyong lifeline
News

Mahindra pulls back on Ssangyong lifeline

Coronavirus forces Mahindra to rethink its investment in Ssangyong.