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.

2020 Land Rover Defender replacement breaks cover
News

2020 Land Rover Defender replacement breaks cover

Camo prototype offers our first glimpse of the next Defender in the metal

Paris Motor Show

Austrian Red Cross gets a special edition Land Rover Discovery: 2018 Paris Motor Show

More flashing lights and gizmos for the Disco.

2018 Holden Colorado LTZ part 1 4x4 Shed
Reviews

2018 Holden Colorado LTZ long-term review

Three short months with the Holden Colorado, and we made the most out of it.

Colorado Recovery Points not so Extreme
News

Colorado Recovery Points not so Extreme

Standard tow points not good enough for vehicle recoveries.

Hennessey 6x6 Goliath stretches the Silverado
News

Hennessey stretches the Silverado to create the 6x6 Goliath

Over the top truck is courtesy of Hennessey Performance

Brabus G700 Widestar boost AMG G63
News

Brabus G700 Widestar is a boosted Mercedes-AMG G63

Popular tuning house goes crazy with the already manic Benz

Suzuki produce more variants Jimny
Opinion

Suzuki needs to produce more variants of the Jimny

New Jimny is a great platform to create a whole family of 4x4s.

Queensland 4x4 lift regulations to follow national standards
News

Queensland 4x4 lift regulations to follow national standards

Certifiable lift limits set to rise in the Sunshine state

Navara concept shoots for the stars
News

Nissan Navara concept shoots for the stars

Nissan’s The Dark Sky concept offers stargazers the ultimate dual cab

TJM Pace struts recalled
News

TJM Pace struts recalled

PX Ranger and Mazda BT-50 dual cabs affected by faulty remote reservoir struts

Crocker wins Round 5 of the SXS Championship
4x4 Motorsports

Crocker wins Round 5 of the SXS Championship

Polaris driver bags outright win after a technicality

Holden ute to take on 2019 Dakar Rally
4x4 Motorsports

Holden ute to take on 2019 Dakar Rally

Aussie Steve Riley is set to conquer Dakar in a Holden ute.

News

RAM TRX spied in testing

Raptor-challenging RAM will pack a 707hp supercharged V8 engine.

Never let the truth get in the way
Opinion

Don't listen to unsubstantiated media reports

Let the truth get in the way of a good story.

Ford Everest Raptor news
News

Ford Everest Raptor - 4x4 Wishlist

The new Everest already uses the Raptor powertrain, so why stop there?

2019 Ford Everest 4x4 review
Road Tests

2019 Ford Everest 4x4 review

Ford gives buyers a choice of diesel engines, among a suite of updates to the 2019 Everest wagon.

Industry Insider Ironman 4x4
Gear

Industry Insider: Ironman 4x4

Ironman 4x4 marks 60 years in Australia.

Safari ARMAX ECU Product test
4x4 Garage

Safari ARMAX ECU: Product test

Get the most out of your late-model diesel with a Safari ARMAX ECU.

Custom 4x4s

2018 Harrop Superado 4x4 review

We take to the hills in Harrop’s supercharged V8-powered Superado. What a blast!

2018 Mercedes-Benz G 300CDI Professional 4x4 range review
Road Tests

2018 Mercedes-Benz G 300CDI Professional 4x4 range review

If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Mercedes-Benz’s G-Class has stood the test of time for 40 years and remains one of the great off-road vehicles.

Moving the Goalposts opinion
Opinion

New ute players are moving the goalposts

Pick-up truck standards are rising and challenging the Hilux's dominance.

Victorian High Country 4x4 Adventure Series
Explore VIC

Victorian High Country: 4x4 Adventure Series

The extraordinary people and places throughout the Victorian Alps.

Kia Sorento tackles Hells Gate
News

Kia Sorento tackles Hells Gate

Sorento goes to Hell

Lightforce 40-inch LED light bar Product Test
Gear

Lightforce 40-inch LED light bar: Product Test

The Patrol’s roof rack gets a Lightforce 40-inch LED light bar.