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.

2020 Land Rover Defender prototype Dubai testing
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2020 Land Rover Defender prototype testing in Dubai

2020 Defender’s global testing programme reaches the dunes of Dubai.

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2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport debuts

New-look Pajero Sport revealed with refreshed in-cabin tech.

4X4 Australia August 2019 issue preview
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August 2019 issue of 4X4 Australia out now

Pair of coiled Cruisers, DBOR-tweaked JL Wrangler, the seven best showroom-stock off-roaders, and plenty more.

2019 Toyota Hilux five-star safety rating
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2019 Toyota Hilux gets five-star safety rating

Updated safety features on the 2019 Toyota Hilux range and more stringent rules mean a return to ANCAP's crash barriers

HSV Series 2 SportsCat 4x4 review
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HSV Series 2 SportsCat is now tougher than ever

Second-gen HSV workhorse features upgraded suspension for improved on- and off-road performance.

2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport spy shots
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2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport spy shots

Undisguised photos of the upcoming Pajero Sport.

2017 VW Amarok recalled for seat fault
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2017 VW Amarok recalled for seat fault

Fault with front seat wiring harness spurs Amarok recall.

2020 Mitsubishi Pajero announced
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2020 Mitsubishi Pajero announced

Long-in-the-tooth Pajero keeps on keeping on.

Ford Everest range standard Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Ford Everest range gets Autonomous Emergency Braking as standard

AEB is finally standard on entire Ford Everest range.

ROUSH F-150 Nitemare quickest production truck
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ROUSH F-150 Nitemare is “quickest production truck ever made”

ROUSH F-150 Nitemare sprints from 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds.

2019 Nissan Navara updates pricing
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2019 Nissan Navara updates and pricing

Tech tweak for Navara range, but prices remain unchanged.

2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport teased debut
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New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport teased ahead of debut

Upcoming Pajero Sport gets the Triton treatment.

How Pedders suspension brake kit improves safety
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How Pedders suspension and brake kit improves safety

Sandown Raceway is the backdrop as we experience Pedders’ range of suspension and stopping gear.

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Ford Ranger Sport launches in Australia

Special edition Ranger Sport enters local line-up.

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2020 Defender debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Video reveals camo-clad Defender at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

HSV Series 2 SportsCat revealed
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HSV Series 2 SportsCat revealed

More kit, new name, same price.

Recall MY2010 Ram 2500 and 3500
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Recall issued for MY2010 Ram 2500 and 3500

Loose bolt leads to RAM recall.

VFACTS June 2019 Dual-cab utes most popular
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VFACTS June 2019: Dual-cab utes remain most popular with buyers

Ford Ranger bucks declining sales trend.

Ford Ranger Raptor Forza Horizon 4
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Ford Ranger Raptor now available on Forza Horizon 4

Tweak, tune and race the venerable off-roader now, on Forza Horizon 4.

2020 Land Rover Defender front spied
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2020 Land Rover Defender front spied

Another day, another Defender leak

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More 2020 Land Rover Defender images leaked

The most accurate leak of the 2020 Defender may have surfaced.

4X4 Australia magazine July 2019 preview
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July 2019 issue of 4X4 Australia: preview

Tickford-tickled F150, JL Wrangler Rubicon and MSA 4x4’s 6x6 Land Cruiser … it’s another big issue of 4X4 Australia.

Mercedes-Benz X-Class recalled operator manual errors
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Mercedes-Benz X-Class recalled

Insufficient details on safety system in owner's manual prompt X-Class recall.

Delta 4x4 Suzuki LJ80 Paris-Dakar rally car
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Delta 4x4 recreates 1982 Suzuki LJ80 Paris-Dakar rally car

2019 Suzuki Jimny morphs into classic LJ80 Paris-Dakar rally car.