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.

News

Two-door 90 and new six-cylinder engines for 2021 Defender

2021 Land Rover Defender range due in February, with new engines and two-door 90 model.

INEOS Grenadier at Concours of Elegance
News

INEOS Grenadier joins iconic 4x4s at Concours

INEOS Grenadier among esteemed off-road company at Concours.

Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV
News

Wrangler 4xe could be an off-road weapon

Jeep advances its electrification with the Wrangler 4xe PHEV.

2021 Toyota Hilux range
News

Toyota Hilux sales slide in August

A slow sales month for the Hilux has the Ranger and Triton leading the 4x4 pack.

Zoleo satellite communicator
Gear

We test the Zoleo satellite communicator

The Zoleo satellite communicator provides affordable peace of mind for remote-area travel.

2020 Jeep JT Gladiator Rubicon
Reviews

Gladiator Rubicon is a real 4x4 for the 4x4 lifestyle

Leave the heavy haulage to other pick-ups, the JT Gladiator Rubicon is a lifestyle-specific off-roader.

Updated 2021 Toyota Hilux SR5
News

2021 Toyota HiLux price and features

There’s nothing like some fresh competition to improve the breed.

2021 Isuzu D-MAX
News

New Isuzu D-MAX is going after the Hilux and Ranger

New Isuzu D-MAX launched, hopes to compete head-on with Hilux and Ranger

SWB Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon
News

Wrangler Rubicon Shorty is back!

Jeep to re-introduce the short-wheelbase Wrangler Rubicon to Australia, with the Rubicon Recon special edition.

Custom Toyota FJ Cruiser
Custom 4x4s

This custom FJ Cruiser is one to remember

Andrew Phan's first and only 4x4 vehicle is 'Phantastic'.

Ford Ranger towing
News

VFACTS: 4x4 sales tank in July

Cautious market leads to lull in new 4x4 sales, with the Ford Ranger remaining the best-selling 4x4.

Opinion

Opinion: Does old tech make new 4x4s better?

Our August 2020 cover car fuses old- and new-school 4x4 tech.

Reviews

LandCruiser BJ73 in the 4X4 Australia shed

While the country was in lockdown, I took the time to make some upgrades to my MWB LandCruiser.

Gear

We test the GME 6160XO UHF radio

GME's 6160XO compact handheld UHF proves itself as a reliable communicator in all conditions.

Road Tests

Is the Unimog U5023 the ultimate tourer?

Is the Unimog the ultimate adventure touring vehicle? We drive the U5023 Mog to find out.

VW Amarok V6 manual
Opinion

Is the Amarok V6 manual the best drivers' ute?

Matt reckons the V6 manual combo in the Amarok makes it the best driving ute on the market.

4x4 Comparisons

Ford Bronco v Jeep Wrangler comparison: Spec comparison

Ford’s new Bronco takes aim at the Jeep Wrangler, so we look at how they line up.

Custom Ford Ranger 4x4 touring build guide
Reviews

Our Ford Ranger custom build

The once-stock Ranger XLS is now a pin-up fourby, courtesy of Australia’s elite aftermarket industry.

News

All-new Ford Bronco bucks on in

Ford unveils new 2021 Bronco, but the Ranger-based SUV and off-roader won’t be coming to Australia

News

Teaser vid reveals first official look at new D-MAX

Our first look at the all-new Australian-spec D-MAX

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

We revisit the ageing LandCruiser 200 Series

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.