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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Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series hybrid revealed, and it’s coming to Australia in 2026

Toyota has unveiled its first hybrid LandCruiser, set to be the most powerful version ever

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New 4x4s coming to Australia in 2025, 2026 and beyond!

Every new 4x4 en-route to Australia!

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Robot driver puts 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty through brutal durability tests

Ford pushes its upcoming Ranger Super Duty to the limit with 24/7 robotic endurance testing

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Ram revives HEMI V8 for 2026 1500 line-up; unconfirmed for Australia

Ram owns past mistake, brings back its iconic V8

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VFACTs May 2025: SUV sales surge, but Ranger remains 4x4 boss

Ranger and HiLux remain the 4x4 choice, but SUVs are gaining ground

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GWM range successfully conquers Beer O’Clock Hill; Cannon Alpha first ever PHEV to reach the summit!

GWM makes history as its fleet, including the Cannon Alpha PHEV, conquers the infamous Beer O’Clock Hill

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KGM SsangYong rebrands as KGM Australia

KGM Australia has fully retired the SsangYong name

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Entire Mitsubishi Triton line-up earns five-star ANCAP safety rating

Five-star safety score now extends to the entire Triton line-up

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BYD ends EVDirect partnership; takes full control of Australian distribution

BYD will take over as the official importer and distributor of its vehicles in Australia from July 2025

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Kenny Signs is a one-stop shop for vehicle signage

Aussie-based, family-run business provides high-quality signage for 4x4 builds

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June 2025 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Sneak peak of the Kia Tasman, Ranger Raptor built for touring, and plenty more!

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2025 Ford Everest Black Edition revealed; customer deliveries to begin in July

Ford unveils limited-run variant of its popular seven-seat SUV, ahead of its Australian launch

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New Nissan Y63 Patrol to feature Aussie-made component

An Australian-made drivetrain housing will be a standard feature in every new Y63 Nissan Patrol built globally

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GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Tank 300 diesel earn five-star ANCAP safety ratings

GWM’s latest entrants to Australia secure top ANCAP safety scores

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2025 GWM Tank 300 gets more towing and payload muscle; Lux petrol and hybrid axed

Towing capacity boosted to 3000kg, but Lux petrol and hybrid ditched in favour of diesel demand

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2025 Toyota Prado GXL: Price confirmed for new five-seat variant

Mid-tier Prado GXL is now available with five seats, and you can order one today

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2025 Lexus LX refreshed with new Overtrail off-road variant and a suite of upgrades

Flagship LX updated with new Overtrail model, updated tech, and expanded safety features for 2025

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GAC Pickup 01: Cybertruck rival set to enter production

Futuristic Pickup 01 expected to enter production by 2027, with Australia in its sights

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2025 GMC Yukon SUV: Everything you need to know

Premium large SUV is out now in Australia. Here's everything you need to know about it!

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2025 Toyota Tundra Platinum: New flagship grade on sale now

New range-topping Tundra arrives in Aussie showrooms

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Toyota set to pause production of LandCruiser 70 Series for emissions update

70 Series production to be put on ice, as Toyota targets new emissions standards

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Brabus XL 800 revealed: Crazy 1000Nm off-roader with portal axles!

Presidential G-Wagen expertly fuses supercar with off-roader, but it ain’t cheap!

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2025 BYD Shark ute: Everything we know

Bite-sized coverage of everything we know about the all-new Shark!

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VFACTs: Toyota HiLux tops Australian vehicle sales in April

HiLux tops the overall charts, but Ranger remains best-selling 4x4 vehicle