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.

2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 joins the 4x4 shed
Reviews

2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 joins the 4x4 shed

Toyota’s Hilux SR5 is our new long-termer

Independent Day: 4X4 Australia remains unbiased!
Opinion

Independent Day: 4X4 Australia remains unbiased!

An independent opinion is becoming rare in this business.

Ford Everest Trend long term test: Part 1
Reviews

2016 Ford Everest Trend long term review

4x4 of the Year-winning 2016 Ford Everest Trend joins our shed for an extended tenure

Insane 6X6 VelociRaptor from Hennessey
News

Insane 6X6 VelociRaptor from Hennessey

VelociRaptor 6X6 is pure aggression on wheels

GM and US Military develop ZH2 Colorado Concept
News

GM and US Military develop ZH2 Colorado Concept

Chevy’s cool Colorado Combat Concept.

New Ford Bronco and Ranger to be built in USA
News

New Ford Bronco and Ranger to be built in USA

Despite Trump’s claim, the Ranger and Bronco will be built in the States.

New Jeep Wrangler to receive lightweight panels
News

New Jeep Wrangler to receive lightweight panels

Aluminium to be used to minimise fuel consumption in JL Wrangler

All the best 4x4s have six-cylinder engines
Opinion

All the best 4x4s have six-cylinder engines

Might straight sixes with plenty of grunt - those were the days!

Are the fun police ruining driving pleasure?
Opinion

Are the fun police ruining driving pleasure?

When did car ownership stop being about the driving experience?

Advertiser's trip Moreton Island Queensland
Explore QLD

Advertiser's trip - Moreton Island, Queensland

​4X4 Australia gathered the heads of the 4x4 aftermarket industry for some R&R on Queensland's Moreton Island.

Toyota LandCruiser 79: Custom 4x4
Custom 4x4s

Toyota LandCruiser 79: Custom 4x4

Marks 4WD takes this LC79 to dizzying heights.

2016 Ford Everest Trend vs Ford Ranger XLT comparison
4x4 Comparisons

2016 Ford Everest Trend vs Ford Ranger XLT comparison

We take a pair of Fords up the Oodnadatta Track to see whether a wagon or a ute works best in the bush.

Toyota Troop Carrier, made for Outback Adventure
Opinion

Toyota Troop Carrier, made for Outback Adventure

In the world of Outback 4x4 travelling the Toyota Troop Carrier is King...

Toyota FJ Cruiser: Custom 4x4
Custom 4x4s

Supercharged Toyota FJ Cruiser: Custom 4x4

One FJ Cruiser with the lot, and it’s supercharged

Volkswagen confirms Amarok wagon
News

Volkswagen confirms Amarok wagon

Plans for the VW Amarok wagon are back on the table.

Special edition Ford Ranger added to line-up
News

Special edition Ford Ranger added to line-up

Special Edition XLS broadens the Ranger’s appeal.

Western forces muscle up with LandCruisers
News

Western forces muscle up with LandCruisers

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

2017 Holden Colorado out September 1
News

2017 Holden Colorado out September 1

2017 Holden Colorado hitting Australian showrooms September 1

Mazda to team with Isuzu for next-gen ute
News

Mazda to team with Isuzu for next-gen ute

Mazda and Isuzu join forces to produce next-gen ute.

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!