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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2026 Toyota HiLux: More spy shots surface

A second set of spy shots surface, revealing more details about the next-gen HiLux

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2025 Nissan Patrol NISMO revealed: Most powerful Patrol ever, but don’t take it off-road

Nissan unveils its Patrol NISMO – a street-focused, high-performance SUV built exclusively for the Middle East

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Toyota Prado 250 transformed into two-seat Commercial van for UK market

Toyota has unveiled a two-seat commercial van based on the Prado, but it’s not coming to Australia

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2026 Renault Duster: Jimny rival lands in Australia

The Duster arrives in Australia, with the 4x4 model to target pint-sized Jimny

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Suzuki Jimny joins the NSW police force

Sergeant Jim, reporting for duty

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GWM extends service intervals for 2025 Cannon and Tank 300 diesel models

GWM updates intervals to “align the diesel powertrain with market expectations”

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2025 Kia Tasman: Drive-away pricing confirmed

Kia has confirmed drive-away pricing for the upcoming Tasman 4x4, starting at $53,890

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Utemaster reveals Centurion Canopy and Load-Lid for upcoming Kia Tasman

Utemaster launches rugged Centurion Canopy and Load-Lid for the soon-to-arrive Tasman

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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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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty Cab-Chassis: Pricing, payload and towing power revealed

Ford Australia unveils pricing and key specs for the Super Duty Cab-Chassis, built to rival the LC79 with serious towing and payload capabilities

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V8-powered Ford F-150 Lobo unveiled in the USA

V8 street truck with bold styling, lowered suspension, and no plans for Aussie showrooms

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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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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