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.

Gear

Our Ranger gets loaded with an ARB Awning and Light Kit

A vehicle-mounted awning is the quickest and easiest way to deal with the weather conditions. We fitted an ARB Awning to our ranger.

Reviews

Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series Sahara Off-Road Review

Toyota’s ageing LandCruiser 200 is in its last years, so we nabbed one for a final run.

News

Is the 4x4 sales slump coming to an end?

EOFY sees new vehicle sales on the rise, led by 4x4 utes.

Gear

We test the Ryobi One+ Shoplight

The Ryobi One+ Shoplight could be the one and only light you'll ever need.

Mitsubishi Triton GLX long-term review
Reviews

Triton GLX in the long-term shed

We welcome a Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ to the 4X4 Australia shed

News

Jeep JT Gladiator Sport S coming soon to Australia

New Sport S spec will join the Gladiator line-up in Australia.

Reviews

Jeep JT Gladiator Overland: Australian drive

A quick spin in the Jeep Gladiator Overland on home soil.

Explore NT

Exploring Nitmiluk National Park in the NT

Whether you’re travelling up the highway or tripping out of Darwin, a few days in Katherine’s Nitmiluk National Park make a refreshing stopover.

Gear

Tru-Fit floor coverings for an old BJ73

New floor coverings and improved sound insulation make driving the old Cruiser better.

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.