Tristan Tancredi

Journalist

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.

News

Twisted NAS-E 4x4 electric SUV charges into the USA

New electric luxury SUV charges into the US of A.

Gear

New 4x4 gear: Uniden jumpstart kit + GME Connect range + Piranha recovery kit

New 4x4 equipment released by Uniden, GME and Piranha Offroad

Gear

New 4x4 gear: KMC wheels + Kumho tyres + Protex brakes

Give Dad the present he wants this Father's Day.

News

RAM 1500 Warlock unleashed in Australia

Ram 1500 Warlock let loose, with beefed-up suspension and Hemi V8 power.

News

2020 Deni Ute Muster called off

Another iconic outback event has been cancelled for 2020

Gear

New gear: EFS winch recovery kit + TRED bracket + MSA 4x4 drop slide

A winch recovery kit from EFS, new TRED mounting brackets and MSA 4x4’s drop slide..

Gear

Satellite Messengers: How they work and why you need one

Big parts of Australia and the world lack cell coverage, hence the need to carry emergency comm devices like satellite messengers.

News

Land Rover resurrects the Defender Hard Top

Famous Hard Top name returns to the Defender, with Land Rover Australia evaluating the models for local sale.

Gear

New gear: Tropical North Queensland guide + JLM cleaning spray

A closer look at a new cleaning spray from JLM, and a guide to 100 things to see in tropical North Queensland.

July 2020 magazine is out now
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July 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

New-look BT-50 examined, RAM 2500 Power Wagon and Unimog U5023 driven. Plus a heap more, in the July 2020 magazine.

Gear

New gear: Garrett Performance Intercooler + Preline-Plus Pre-Filter Kit + OME Wrangler Lift

New 4x4 kit from Garrett, Direction-Plus and Old Man Emu

News

State-by-state guide to park and track closures

With restrictions easing, here's a state-by-state round-up of what you can and can't do.

Narva Colt 1000 + Rubicon tent rack with Hutch tent + Rhino-Rack Backbone
Gear

Narva Colt 1000 + Rubicon tent rack with Hutch tent + Rhino-Rack Backbone

New 4x4 gear from Narva, Rhino-Rack, Rubicon and Hutch.

Range Rover Fifty limited edition
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Limited-edition Range Rover Fifty coming to Australia

Range Rover celebrates 50 years with the launch of a limited-run SWB Autobiography

News

VIDEO: Absolutely sending it over a sand dune

Here's how not to drive over a sand dune.

Nikola Badger pickup revealed
News

675kW Nikola Badger electric ute is coming to Australia

Hydrogen-electric semi-truck company set to bring its electric pick-up to Australia

2020 Toyota Hilux revealed
News

Updated Toyota Hilux gets a big power boost

Mid-life update for Hilux sees big hike in power, retuned suspension and improved towing capacity

Blackwolf backpack, EFS tactical torch and SnowRunner game
Gear

New gear: SnowRunner game + BlackWolf backpack + EFS tactical torch

New 4x4 kit from SnowRunner, BlackWolf and EFS 4x4.

June 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now
News

The June 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Two 6x6 LandCruisers compared, the Adventure Series hits the Apple Isle, and plenty more in the June 2020 mag.

Gear

New 4x4 gear: ARB drawer cable + REDARC universal wiring kit

New 4x4 kit from ARB + REDARC

2020 Mahindra Pik-Up mHAWK
News

Black Edition mHAWK launched

Limited-edition Black Edition mHAWK is now a permanent fixture in the Pik-Up line-up.

AFN bullbar, Ironman GVM upgrade and TJM suspension
Gear

New gear: Ironman GVM upgrade + TJM Pace suspension + AFN 4x4 bullbar

New 4x4 kit from Ironman 4x4, TJM and AFN 4x4.

Bulletproof 200 Series LandCruiser
News

Bulletproof 200 Series LandCruiser

Cashed-up survivalists need only apply.

LDV T60 Trailrider 2 Australian pricing specs
News

LDV T60 Trailrider 2 gets new turbo-diesel engine

LDV launches next-gen T60 Trailrider 2, with smaller, more powerful turbo-diesel donk.