Tristan Tancredi

Digital Editor

Tristan Tancredi

When he’s not obsessing over sport - Aussie Rules and NBA the two biggest culprits – Tristan loves getting out and about, whether it’s around Australia or further abroad. Exploring new places and finding hidden treasures are right up 4X4 Australia’s alley, so writing about places a four-wheel drive will take you, and the gear you’ll need to get you there, seems a natural fit.

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Our BYD Shark is going up for sale

Our Shark build is about to go under the hammer at Slattery Auctions!

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2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV goes Shark hunting with 310kW and 115km EV range

GWM has officially revealed its new plug-in hybrid Cannon Hi4-T, packing 310kW, 750Nm, 115km of electric range and 3500kg towing

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Toyota HiLux ends Ford Ranger’s reign atop the 4x4 sales charts

Latest VFACTS data shows a softer 4x4 market in July, with the HiLux finally edging ahead of the Ranger

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Nissan Patrol Y63: Orders open this month, Australian arrival locked in for early 2027

The wait is almost over for the next-gen Patrol, with orders for the Y63 set to open this month ahead of its Australian arrival in early 2027.

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Premcar to tune Chery Stockman for Australian conditions

Premcar will put Chery’s first ute through a local testing and validation program before the Stockman arrives in Australia

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GWM opens expressions of interest for new 620Nm diesel-powered Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha 

GWM’s new 3.0-litre is coming, with expressions of interest now open for the diesel-powered Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha

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The most expensive Amarok yet? Volkswagen reveals V6 W600 pricing

Built with Walkinshaw, the W600 arrives as a road-focused flagship with a premium price tag

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This 1993 Range Rover Classic gets the SV Ultra treatment

Range Rover has transformed a 1993 Classic by combining old-school V8 character with the luxury of its latest flagship model

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2026 Ram 1500 Laramie Night Edition arrives in Australia with blacked-out styling

Ram’s 1500 Laramie Night Edition will arrive with blacked-out styling, 22-inch wheels and Hurricane twin-turbo power

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$200,000 LandCruiser among $1 million in stolen vehicles recovered by police

Frankston police recover 25 stolen vehicles and cloned number plates in Vic crackdown

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gets GVM boost and payload increase

Silverado 1500 gets a GVM boost and extra payload for MY26i, but costs $1000 more

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Ford Ranger and Everest recalled over transmission fault

Thousands of Ranger and Everest models have been recalled over a transmission software issue

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT 4x4 review
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Tundra and Silverado recalled over separate faults

Two American pickups have been caught up in separate Australian safety recalls

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JAC Hunter PHEV priced from $49,988 ahead of August launch

Set to arrive in August, the Hunter PHEV enters Australia’s growing electrified ute market with serious towing and off-road ambitions

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AI-powered traffic lights to be trialled to slash unnecessary wait times

The City of Moreton Bay gets the green light to trial AI-powered traffic lights in bid to reduce unnecessary delays and improve traffic flow

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Foton launches new genuine accessories range with help from Ironman 4x4

Foton has revealed a new genuine accessories range developed alongside Australian 4x4 specialists, including Ironman 4x4

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Ford Ranger tops Australian sales in record-breaking June 

The Ranger led Australia's new vehicle sales in June as the market posted its biggest month on record

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Order books reopen for auto variants in the 70 Series range

Order books have reopened for automatic variants in the 70 Series range following a 2025 pause

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Australia leads global rollout of MGU9 Black Edition

MG has launched the limited-edition MGU9 Black Edition in Australia, adding black styling and new towing tech to its diesel ute line-up

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Silverado 2500 HD gets factory 5th wheel hitch option, 8-tonne tow rating 

A factory 5th wheel hitch option and 8-tonne towing capacity are set to join the Silverado 2500 HD range in Australia

Gear

2019 HiLux sourced from Slattery Auctions: Our next project build begins

We sourced a 2019 N80 HiLux through Slattery Auctions to kick off a ground-up touring build

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Last chance to buy a new V8 Patrol as the Y62 era ends in Australia

V8 Nissan Patrol Y62 run-out begins in Australia ahead of August production end

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Offline Campers expands manufacturing footprint at former Holden site

Offline Campers has expanded its manufacturing base at the former Holden site in Adelaide’s north, quadrupling its floor space

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Special-edition Jimny Rhino charges into Australia

The Suzuki Jimny Rhino has charged into Australia as a limited-run special edition