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.

The Great Australian Bight Adventure
News

The Great Australian Bight Adventure Teaser III

The July issue of 4x4 Australia Magazine goes on sale June 11 with Part 1 of our Great Aussie Bight Adventure. Along the Bight we reversed the route of the explorer John Eyre and Ron Moon keeps us informed of the historical elements of the trek.

The Great Australian Bight Adventure
News

The Great Australian Bight Adventure Teaser II

July's issue of 4x4 Australia Magazine, with Part 1 of our Great Aussie Bight Adventure, goes on sale June 11. We camped under the awe-inspiring Bilbunya Sand Dunes along the way. Check it out here.

The Great Australian Bight adventure
News

The Great Australian Bight adventure coming soon

In the July issue of 4x4 Australia, you’ll find Part One of our epic 4x4 adventure across The Great Australian Bight. Here’s a teaser of the stunning scenery and adventure.

2015 Nissan Navara NP300 Range review
Road Tests

2015 Nissan Navara NP300 Range review

Nissan’s long-awaited D23 Navara range is here and is a step up over both the Navvies it supersedes.

Nissan Y61 Patrol
News

Nissan’s Diesel Dilemma

Updated Y61 Patrol up in the air with no diesel Y62 planned for the foreseeable future.

Land Rover Discovery TDV6 review
Road Tests

Land Rover Discovery TDV6 review

We took the expedition-ready TDV6 Discovery for a weekend shakedown in the Vic High Country.

Safari Holden Ute
Custom 4x4s

Safari Holden Ute | Modified review

Steve Riley’s Holden ute was built for tough off-road rallies. We drove it following its impressive debut in the Australasian Safari.

Australasian Safari Tour
Explore WA

The Australasian Safari Tour Rubicon X

4X4 Australia takes on the Australasian Safari in Jeep’s Rubicon X.

Tough dog supports tough testing
News

Tough dog supports tough testing

4x4 Australia is packing the rigs to head off on our 4x4 Of The Year road test next week...and we're welcoming Tough Dog Suspensions, who are coming along to join in the fun!

Ford Everest model release China
News

2015 Ford Everest Peaks in China

Ford has a lot riding on its all-new Everest wagon that was revealed in China today.

FJ Event Colorado
News

FJ Summit Event Colorado

4x4 Australia join the biggest gathering of FJ Cruisers in the world at the FJ Summit in Colorado, USA.

Nissan X-Trail review
Road Tests

Nissan X-Trail video review

The third-gen Nissan X-Trail offers more of the same in a fresh cloak. Watch the first drive video of the Nissan X-Trail, put through its paces by the 4x4 Australia team.

ARB Old Man Emu BP-51 suspension
Suspension

ARB’s OME BP-51 Survives the Safari

Take a first-hand look at ARB’s new Old Man Emu BP-51 suspension, put through its paces at the Jeep Australasian Safari Tour.

Conqueror 80 Series video review
Road Tests

Conqueror 80 Series video review

4x4 Australia's road test video of the Conqueror 80 series, on Fraser Island, Queensland.

Arctic Trucks in Iceland: Video
Road Tests

Arctic Trucks in Iceland: Video

4x4 Australia ventured to Iceland to test drive, the fat tyres Toyota from Arctic Trucks. Read the full review in the October 2014 edition of 4x4 Australia Magazine today!

Jeep KL Cherokee Trailhawk
Road Tests

Jeep KL Cherokee review

Jeep’s latest Cherokee fights above its weight.

MDT Southern Scorpion 6x6 LandCruiser review
Road Tests

MDT Southern Scorpion 6x6 LandCruiser review

If 4x4 is good then 6x6 must be better, right?

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG review
Road Tests

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG review

We put Mercedes-Benz’s new G63 AMG to the test.

Ford ICON Bronco review
Road Tests

Ford ICON Bronco review

Hold on tight. This classic Ford packs a modern chassis and a V8 powertrain to deliver neck-snapping performance.

2014 Land Rover Discovery review
Road Tests

2014 Land Rover Discovery review

The 2014 Land Rover is a better beach Disco than anywhere this side of Ibiza.

Harrop's four-pinion design strengthens the diff
Vehicle Protection

Harrop ELocker

The Eaton/Harrop ELocker is a simple, effective and affordable locking diff for your 4x4. We check out the Harrop factory and test the ELocker.

BMW X5 review
Road Tests

BMW X5 review

Third Generation BMW X5 set to continue the model’s success.

Modified LandCruiser
Custom 4x4s

Toyota LandCruiser

Fitting big tyres under this 200 Series for increased ability required a flair for engineering and the vision to make it happen.

Mercedes-Benz LAPV
Custom 4x4s

Military Mercedes test drive

These are the only two Mercedes Benz LAPVs in Australia. They are bullet-proof, bomb-proof and battle ready. So tough, they even trusted us with them.