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.

4x4 Adventure Series Red Centre Adventure Episode 2
Explore NT

Red Centre Adventure: Episode 2

From the fossicking fields of Gemtree to the relentless sand of the Simpson.

Ttop 10 2019 SEMA Show new products
Gear

The top 10 new products at the 2019 SEMA Show

Get your motor running and head off on the highway, and the tracks, with what we judge as the best new products for Australia from the 2019 SEMA Show.

Holden Colorado LSX review
Reviews

2019 Holden Colorado LSX review

We take Holden’s new Colorado LSX on an adventure in the Flinders Ranges, to see if its ability lives up to its brawn.

4x4 adventure through the centre of Australia Episode 1
Explore NT

Red Centre Adventure: Episode 1

Season 5 of the 4X4 Adventure Series has the crew kicking up red dust in Central Australia.

Opinion

Is there such a thing as the perfect four-wheel drive?

Some folks like a 4x4 with 44-inch tyres and a V8 conversion, others prefer a long-range tank and a decent bullbar.

Narva custom Ford Ranger Raptor review
Custom 4x4s

Narva's Ford Ranger Raptor is the ultimate work rig

Having a Ranger Raptor as your company car would be special enough for most of us, but driving one like the Narva Raptor is unique.

The Overland Experience exhibit 2019 SEMA Show
SEMA

Overland Experience at SEMA Show: photo gallery

We popped on the khaki shorts and checked out a new exhibit at the SEMA Show.

Jeep Gladiators at SEMA 2019 gallery
SEMA

Jeep Gladiators dominate the SEMA Show: Photo gallery

The Gladiator is the hottest unit on display at this year’s SEMA Show … and they’re everywhere.

Wheels & Tyres

Maxxis RAZR mud-terrain tyres survive off-road torture test

Maxxis’ RAZR mud-terrain tyres are the strong and silent type.

SEMA

SEMA 2018 Day 2: Photo Gallery

SEMA keeps turning on the action, as Aussie brands claim awards.

SEMA

SEMA 2018 Day 1: Photo Gallery

JL Wrangler and Ranger dominate a crazy 2018 SEMA Show.

Cel-Fi Go mobile booster product test
Electronics & Gadgets

Cel-Fi Go mobile booster: 4x4 product test

Boost phone signal with this set-and-forget unit.

Summer 2019 4x4 events
Opinion

Winter has passed, what's on for summer?

Warmer days beckon, and so it is time to roll out our summer plans.

Custom Toyota LandCruiser Troop Carrier Coastal Camper review
Custom 4x4s

Custom Troopy with true go-anywhere ability

This Troopy was set-up for a 12-month surfing safari around Australia.

Gear

Axial SCX10 is the Jeep Wrangler of the RC world

Building a custom RC rock crawler on a budget.

Ultimate dual-cab ute drag race coming soon
Reviews

The Great Race is coming: 4x4 style

Seven dual-cabs line up for a straight-line shoot-out on a dusty claypan.

Ricardo reveals military-spec Ford Ranger
News

Ford Ranger gets the mil-spec treatment

British company, Ricardo, unveil tough, military-spec Ranger 4x4.

Ford Ranger diagrams removable hard top possibility
News

Open-top Ranger a possibility

Could the next-generation Ford Ranger ute have a removable roof?

News

Toyota goes retro with 2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition

LC200 Heritage Edition now on sale in the USA, and Australia gets a special one-off

Water Watch fuel separator 4x4 product test review
Outdoors

Water Watch fuel separator: 4x4 product test

We fitted a Water Watch fuel separator to protect our Ranger’s diesel engine against fuel contamination.

4x4 adventure ideas on Instagram
Opinion

Get inspired for your next 4x4 adventure...from Instagram

Social media is a great place to look for ideas for your next great 4x4 adventure.

Ford Bronco mules Australia spyshots
News

Ford Bronco mules spotted testing in Australia

Ford’s new off roader spotted undergoing evaluation in Australia but will not be sold here.

Keep our 4x4 tracks clean opinion
Opinion

Keep our 4x4 tracks clean

We need to be responsible for our own footprint on the environment.

2019 Suzuki Jimny vs Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4 comparison review
4x4 Comparisons

2019 Suzuki Jimny vs Jeep JL Wrangler vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4 comparison review

Traditional 4x4 wagons are on the decline, but this trio keeps the dream alive regardless of your budget.