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.

2019 Suzuki Jimny off-road review
Road Tests

2019 Suzuki Jimny off-road review

Suzuki’s new Jimny is certainly winning popularity contests in 2019, but how does it go off-road? We take it to the High Country to find out.

Toyota JAXA vehicle moon 2029
News

Toyota and JAXA plan to send a vehicle to the moon in 2029

Toyota Moon Cruiser tips its grille to original FJ40.

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d 4x4 review
Road Tests

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d Power 4x4 review

The X350d is the V6-powered X-Class ute buyers were waiting for, but does it live up to the hype?

Newer 4x4s is not always better
Opinion

Newer 4x4s aren't always better

Today's obsession on emissions tech has Matt pining for the good ol' days.

2019 4x4 events Victoria Labour Day weekend
News

4x4 events this Victorian Labour Day 2019

There’s plenty of off-road action for Victorians this long weekend.

FCA expands Jeep Ram production Michigan
News

FCA expands Jeep and Ram production plants in Michigan, USA

Massive investment will see FCA produce new models and deliver 6500 new jobs.

4x4 Motorsports

Jenson Button to compete in Mint 400

Former F1 champ trades tarmac for dirt

Custom AEV Jeep JL Wrangler review
Custom 4x4s

Custom AEV Jeep JL Wrangler review

AEV has applied its many talents to the JL Wrangler.

The most anticipated 4x4s of 2019
Opinion

The most anticipated 4x4s of 2019

2019 is shaping up as a massive year

2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 4x4 review
Road Tests

2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 first drive 4x4 review

Mercedes-Benz totally revamped its G-Class in 2018, and the first of the new models here is the top-of-the range AMG G63.

MSA 4X4 Driving Mirrors available late 2019
Gear

MSA 4X4 Driving Mirrors available late 2019

The outback provides the toughest test for MSA 4X4’s upcoming Driving Mirrors.

MaxTrax Xtreme recovery board product test
Recovery

MAXTRAX Xtreme recovery board: product test

Clever tweaks take the MAXTRAX traction board to the next level.

Custom 4x4s

Custom Nefarious Kustoms Toyota LandCruiser FJ45 review

The wildest classic Land Cruiser we’ve ever set eyes on was made to tear up the dunes.

2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4x4 review
Road Tests

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4x4 review

This is Chevrolet’s truck built to take on the Raptor, so naturally we need to find out if the Colorado ZR2 is a worthy competitor.

2019 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon eTorque 4x4 quick spin review
Road Tests

2019 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon eTorque 4x4 quick spin review

State-side blast of Jeep’s mild-hybrid Rubicon eTorque, but will it come to Australia?

2019 Jeep JL Wrangler Australian pricing and specs released
News

2019 Jeep JL Wrangler pricing and specs revealed

The new Wrangler is almost here, but it will come at a cost.

Volkswagen Amarok V6 gets the Arctic Trucks treatment
News

Volkswagen Amarok V6 gets the Arctic Trucks treatment

Amarok AT35 is the latest wildly modified 4x4 from Iceland’s Arctic Trucks.

Why 2020 Jeep Gladiator is most hotly anticipated 4x4
Opinion

Why the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is one of the most hotly anticipated 4x4 of the year

Excitement builds for the Gladiator and Matt explains why it is more than your average ute

Jeep Gladiator Hercules rumoured
News

Jeep Gladiator Hercules rumoured

High-performance off-road Gladiator Hercules to take on Raptor?

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie 4x4 review
Road Tests

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie 4x4 review

The Hemi V8-powered RAM 1500 could be the muscle truck of your dreams.

2020 Land Rover Defender
News

2020 Land Rover Defender revealed during testing

Fresh official images out of Land Rover this morning show the 2020 Land Rover Defender testing in the USA.

Passion The secret ingredient behind any successful 4x4
Opinion

Passion - The secret ingredient behind any successful 4x4

The success of the Jimny, Wrangler and G-Wagen is largely thanks to the passion of its engineers

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie off-road video review
Road Tests

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie off-road video review

Factory-backed right-hook 1500 Laramie packs a mighty big punch.

4x4 Australia Advertisers Trip to the Victorian High Country
Explore VIC

4x4 Australia Advertisers' Trip to the Victorian High Country

A mid-week High Country escape with some of the best folks in the 4x4 industry.