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.

Murchison Jeep JK Wrangler Pick-up
Custom 4x4s

Murchison Jeep JK Wrangler Pick-up: Custom 4x4

The phantom Jeep pick-up that never was has been created in Queensland.

Tow and load 4x4 ute test
Road Tests

Dual-cab ute load and tow comparison test

We lock and load the popular utes to see which is the haul king

Next-gen Jeeps unmasked
News

Next-gen Jeeps unmasked

Leaked images reveal 2018 JL Wrangler and 2019 Grand Wagoneer.

Ironman 4x4's Flinders adventure
Explore SA

Ironman 4x4's Flinders Ranges adventure

A convoy of fully kitted 4x4s escapes the city for the wild of the Flinders Ranges.

Murchison Products AEV weekender: 4x4 event
Explore QLD

Murchison Products AEV weekender: 4x4 event

We team up with the Murchison/AEV crew and take a ride on the wild side with the JK ute.

Polaris announces intention to acquire tap
News

Polaris buys big in to 4X4 parts

Polaris announce intention to acquire TAP

2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 joins the 4x4 shed
Reviews

2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 joins the 4x4 shed

Toyota’s Hilux SR5 is our new long-termer

Independent Day: 4X4 Australia remains unbiased!
Opinion

Independent Day: 4X4 Australia remains unbiased!

An independent opinion is becoming rare in this business.

Ford Everest Trend long term test: Part 1
Reviews

2016 Ford Everest Trend long term review

4x4 of the Year-winning 2016 Ford Everest Trend joins our shed for an extended tenure

Insane 6X6 VelociRaptor from Hennessey
News

Insane 6X6 VelociRaptor from Hennessey

VelociRaptor 6X6 is pure aggression on wheels

GM and US Military develop ZH2 Colorado Concept
News

GM and US Military develop ZH2 Colorado Concept

Chevy’s cool Colorado Combat Concept.

New Ford Bronco and Ranger to be built in USA
News

New Ford Bronco and Ranger to be built in USA

Despite Trump’s claim, the Ranger and Bronco will be built in the States.

New Jeep Wrangler to receive lightweight panels
News

New Jeep Wrangler to receive lightweight panels

Aluminium to be used to minimise fuel consumption in JL Wrangler

All the best 4x4s have six-cylinder engines
Opinion

All the best 4x4s have six-cylinder engines

Might straight sixes with plenty of grunt - those were the days!

Are the fun police ruining driving pleasure?
Opinion

Are the fun police ruining driving pleasure?

When did car ownership stop being about the driving experience?

Advertiser's trip Moreton Island Queensland
Explore QLD

Advertiser's trip - Moreton Island, Queensland

​4X4 Australia gathered the heads of the 4x4 aftermarket industry for some R&R on Queensland's Moreton Island.

Toyota LandCruiser 79: Custom 4x4
Custom 4x4s

Toyota LandCruiser 79: Custom 4x4

Marks 4WD takes this LC79 to dizzying heights.

2016 Ford Everest Trend vs Ford Ranger XLT comparison
4x4 Comparisons

2016 Ford Everest Trend vs Ford Ranger XLT comparison

We take a pair of Fords up the Oodnadatta Track to see whether a wagon or a ute works best in the bush.

Toyota Troop Carrier, made for Outback Adventure
Opinion

Toyota Troop Carrier, made for Outback Adventure

In the world of Outback 4x4 travelling the Toyota Troop Carrier is King...

Toyota FJ Cruiser: Custom 4x4
Custom 4x4s

Supercharged Toyota FJ Cruiser: Custom 4x4

One FJ Cruiser with the lot, and it’s supercharged

Volkswagen confirms Amarok wagon
News

Volkswagen confirms Amarok wagon

Plans for the VW Amarok wagon are back on the table.

Special edition Ford Ranger added to line-up
News

Special edition Ford Ranger added to line-up

Special Edition XLS broadens the Ranger’s appeal.

Western forces muscle up with LandCruisers
News

Western forces muscle up with LandCruisers

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

2017 Holden Colorado out September 1
News

2017 Holden Colorado out September 1

2017 Holden Colorado hitting Australian showrooms September 1