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.

Custom Ford Ranger PXII
Custom 4x4s

Ford Ranger PXII: Custom 4x4

Style and performance upgrades make this PXII Ranger stand out on the tracks.

Mazda BT-50 XTR long-term test: Part 1
Reviews

2016 Mazda BT-50 XTR long-term review

There's plenty planned for 4x4 Australia's new long-termer, but first we need to get some dirt and grime beneath those BFG all-terrains.

Project Toyota HiLux gets Opposite Lock gear
Gear

Project Toyota HiLux gets Opposite Lock gear

We head to Opposite Lock for a roof rack, sump protection and a stainless-steel fridge. Get your entries in before it’s too late!

Y62 Nissan Patrol Ti Review
Road Tests

Y62 Nissan Patrol Ti review

The Y62 will soon be the only new Patrol available, so we took a spin in the price-slashed Patrol Ti.

Ford F-250 Lariat v GMC Sierra Denali 2500 v RAM Laramie 2500
Reviews

Ford F-250 Lariat v GMC Sierra Denali 2500 v RAM Laramie 2500

We lasso three monster American pick-ups for an Aussie initiation. It’s Ford’s F-250 Lariat v GMC’s Sierra Denali 2500 v RAM’s Laramie 2500. Giddy-up!

Piranha Offroad dual-battery system
Gear

Project Toyota HiLux gets Piranha Offroad dual-battery system

Piranha Off Road Products fits a dual-battery system to our giveaway HiLux.

Project Toyota Hilux build: Part 5
Gear

Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 5

We’ve ditched the canopy off the back of the HiLux and gone for this awesome expedition truck set-up with help from Ironman 4x4. The competition to win it is now open!

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro shoots to thrill
News

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro shoots to thrill

Toyota USA’s TRD Pro Tacoma has the performance parts and the go-fast looks, but don’t expect the same for the Hilux here in oz.

Toyota Fortuner Crusade & Patriot X1
Reviews

Toyota Fortuner Crusade & Patriot X1

Escaping the rat race with the whole family has never been so easy as with the Toyota Fortuner and a camper in tow

Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage Edition
Reviews

Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage Edition

Land Rover Australia only brought 54 Defender 90 Heritage Editions to Australia and they are set to become prized collector vehicles.

Product test: Yamaha ROVs
Gear

Product test: Yamaha ROVs

Yamaha has upped the off-road ante in 2016 with a new and updated range of vehicles for work and play. 4x4 Australia spent a day sampling them on a motocross track.

Record price for 2 millionth Land Rover
News

Record price for 2 millionth Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover ‘Defender 2,000,000’ has sold for a record price at a charity auction in London overnight.

Industrial Action: Victoria High Country
Explore

Industrial Action: Victoria High Country

Take the biggest names in the Australian 4x4 industry on a trip to the High Country and you get some chilling off-road action.

How to use Maxtrax recovery boards
Gear

How to use Maxtrax recovery boards

4x4 Australia shows you the right way to use Maxtrax recovery boards when bogged in the sand.

2016 Hilux equipment
News

2016 Hilux equipment

With all models in the new Hilux range featuring extra equipment to justify increases in price, the 4x4 should remain a top seller.

2016 Toyota Hilux
News

2016 Toyota Hilux

Toyota has debuted its 2016 Hilux with 19 4x4 models that promise more of everything.

2016 Mazda BT-50
News

2016 Mazda BT-50

Mazda has revised the BT-50's styling to make the one-tonner more appealing to 4x4 ute buyers.

Renault Alaskan Concept Truck
News

Renault Alaskan Concept Truck

Renault reveals what its version of the Nissan Navara will look like.

New Ford Everest 4x4 SUV
Reviews

New Ford Everest 4x4 SUV

Ford has reached for the sky with its new seven-seat Ford Everest, which has the off road capability to challenge Toyota’s Prado

Mercedes-Benz G 500 4x4²
News

Mercedes-Benz G 500 4x4² show car

Mercedes Benz announced on the weekend that the insane G500 4x4-2 will go into production later this year.

What is the best 4x4 ever?
Reviews

What is the best 4x4 ever?

4x4 Australia's expert judges debate the best 4x4 of all time. Stay tuned for the verdict.

45 Years of Firsts for Range Rover
Reviews

45 Years of Firsts for Range Rover

During the past 45 years, Range Rover has delivered a series of industry firsts as it has evolved into the peerless SUV we know today

Big Bight Adventure: Bush Mechanics
Gear

Big Bight Adventure: Bush Mechanics

When you travel in remote areas and things go wrong, correct practice and OH&S might go out the window but so long as it keeps you on the track and no one gets hurt, it’s all good.

Remote Controlled Range Rover
News

Remote Controlled Range Rover

As if self-driving and autonomous cars weren’t stupid enough, now Range Rovers can be remotely operated from your iPhone. We can’t wait to see what the hacker will do with this.