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.

2018 SEMA GMA 4x4 products
Gear

2018 SEMA - GMA 4x4 products

From close to 3000 products showcased at SEMA we sift through the lot to pick the 4x4 gear to look out for in Australia next year.

Can an off-road vehicle achieve five-star safety
Opinion

Can an off-road vehicle achieve five-star safety?

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler’s one-star safety rating raises questions about whether vehicles like it and the new Suzuki Jimny have a place in the modern, safer world.

2018 SEMA Top 5 custom 4x4s
SEMA

2018 SEMA: Top 5 custom 4x4s

It was steamy in Sin City as tens of thousands of people from around the globe swarmed to check out the wildest custom cars and hottest new products of 2018.

SsangYong Rexton DKR to take on Dakar Rally
4x4 Motorsports

SsangYong Rexton DKR to take on Dakar Rally

V8-powered rally-raid SsangYong buggy aims to conquer Dakar.

The best 4x4s are built not bought
Opinion

The best 4x4s are built, not bought

Individual by design, suited for the individual taste.

HSV SportsCat R priced at $65990
News

HSV SportsCat R priced at $65,990

SportsCat R enters local market $3K cheaper than a SportsCat+

Are full-size factory-direct RHD 4x4s a viable option for manufacturers
Opinion

Are full-size factory-direct RHD 4x4s a viable option for manufacturers?

They’ve been “under consideration” for years, but are full-size factory-direct RHD 4x4s ever coming to Australia?

REDARC Manager30 battery management at SEMA 2018 video
Gear

REDARC Manager30 battery management at SEMA 2018: video

Taking a closer look at Aussie-made REDARC kit

Patriot Campers custom Toyota Tundra SEMA 2018 video
Gear

Patriot Campers rolls out custom Toyota Tundra at SEMA 2018: video

Patriot Campers wows the crowd with its PCOR Tundra.

ARB rolls out JL Wrangler gear SEMA 2018
Gear

ARB rolls out JL Wrangler gear at SEMA 2018: video

The JL Wrangler isn’t here yet, but ARB has a whole range of products ready for it

SEMA 2018 MAXTRAX showcases new 4x4 recovery gear
Gear

MAXTRAX showcases new 4x4 recovery gear at SEMA 2018: video

Brad McCarthy shows off two all-new MAXTRAX products, and they aren’t recovery boards.

News

2020 Jeep Gladiator official images leaked

Official photos of Jeep's new ute leaked online ahead of reveal next week

SEMA 2018 AEV ZR2 Bison and JL Wrangler kit
Gear

AEV unveils ZR2 Bison and JL Wrangler kit at SEMA 2018: video

AEV displayed its new range of aftermarket parts for the upcoming JL Wrangler.

2019 Mitsubishi Triton first drive 4x4 review
Road Tests

2019 Mitsubishi Triton first drive 4x4 review

Bolder looks and added safety tech herald in the 2019 Triton.

News

Mitsubishi Pajero future still uncertain

Mitsubishi CEO confirms no decision has been made on the Pajero’s future.

2019 Mitsubishi Triton first look
News

2019 Mitsubishi Triton: first look

Popular Triton ute gets re-skinned with a tougher new look and loaded with more driver-assistance tech.

Rumours Ranger and Amarok collaboration strengthen
News

Rumours of Ranger and Amarok collaboration strengthen

Collaboration between Volkswagen and Ford on next ute more than a pipe dream.

Bubba Rope Pro Line winch rope product test
Recovery

Bubba Rope Pro Line winch rope: product test

Do away with metal hardware in your recovery rig with synthetic lines and soft shackles from Bubba Rope.

2018 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 4x4 review
Reviews

2019 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 4x4 review

It’s almost 50 years since it invented the category, but is the Range Rover still the pinnacle of luxury off-roading? We got a 2019 SDV8 Autobiography muddy to find out.

Steel and alloy wheels crushed with hydraulic press video
Wheels & Tyres

Steel and alloy wheels crushed with hydraulic press: video

Steel or alloy wheels for your 4x4? A pressing question.

Remembering the original Range Rover
Opinion

Remembering the original Range Rover

A drive in Range Rover's uber-luxury SDV8 Autobiography brings back memories of the original's simplicity.

Cel-Fi booster product review
Electronics & Gadgets

Cel-Fi booster: product review

Improve your mobile phone signal in the bush with a Cel-Fi unit.

2019 Mitsubishi Triton set to launch
News

2019 Mitsubishi Triton set to launch

Date set for the launch of Mitsubishi’s new Triton.

News

Bollinger B2 electric pick-up introduced

B2 pick-up to join the B1 wagon