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.

Great Wall off-road ute Australia announced
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Great Wall 'off-road adventure' ute announced for Australia

Great Wall reveals plans for unique ute for Australia, based on Haval H9

First 2020 Jeep Gladiator production line
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First 2020 Jeep Gladiator rolls off production line

The first production 2020 Jeep Gladiator comes off the brand’s Toledo facility, ready for battle.

2019 RAM 1500 Laramie new grille raised chrome badging
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2019 RAM 1500 Laramie gets new grille and raised chrome badging

Front and rear redesign for 2019 RAM 1500 Laramie.

Adventure Kings Neoprene seat covers recall
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Adventure Kings Neoprene seat covers recall

Kings seat covers slapped with a recall notice.

Victoria High Country closures Labour Day weekend 2019
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Vic High Country park and road closures this Labour Day weekend 2019

Fire-affected parks and trails in the Victorian High Country will remain closed this long weekend.

Brabus AMG G63 800 Widestar 2019 Geneva Motor Show
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Brabus AMG G63 800 Widestar revealed: 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Wide-bodied 800 Widestar is a steroid-fed G63.

Volkswagen ID BUGGY concept 2019 Geneva Motor Show
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Volkswagen ID BUGGY concept revealed: 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Electrified ID BUGGY concept sits on Volkswagen’s MEB platform.

VFACTS February 2019 Utes dominate vehicle sales
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VFACTS February 2019: Utes dominate vehicle sales

Hilux, Ranger and Triton were the best-selling vehicles in February 2019

VFACTS February 2019 RAM sales rise
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VFACTS February 2019 report: RAM sales on the rise

RAM 1500 triggers sales growth for Australian division.

2019 Hennessey VelociRaptor Ranger revealed
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2019 Hennessey VelociRaptor Ranger revealed

Six-inch lift and added grunt for Hennessey Performance Velociraptor Ranger.

4X4 Australia March 2019 issue preview
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4X4 Australia March 2019 issue preview

Suzuki Jimny, Mercedes-AMG G63 and Ford Ranger Raptor in the March 2019 issue of 4X4 Australia.

Are these spy shots of the 2020 Ford Bronco
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Are these spy shots of the 2020 Ford Bronco?

Cobbled-together Ford spotted in Detroit could be prototype 2020 Bronco.

Jeep Wrangler JL dual-cab LS3 V8 photo gallery
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Jeep JL Wrangler dual-cab with LS3 V8: photo gallery

Bruiser Conversions’ desert-conquering LS3 V8-powered dual-cab JL Wrangler.

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Isuzu UTE Australia wins customer satisfaction awards

D-Max and MU-X owners the most satisfied, according to Roy Morgan research.

What to expect Big Red Bash 2019
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Big Red Bash 2019 line-up confirmed

Midnight Oil to headline Big Red Bash 2019.

Synthetic rope 4x4 recovery gear buyers guide
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Synthetic rope 4x4 recovery gear buyers' guide

Synthetic rope has changed the vehicle-recovery game, and its popularity is still pulling strong.

2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock revealed
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2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock revealed

All-new Warlock pays homage to factory-customised pick-up from the 1970s.

Toyota Country Music Festival raises AUD30k Rural Aid
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Toyota Country Music Festival raises more than $30,000 for Rural Aid

Festival goers dig deep for drought charity, and one-of-a-kind 200 Series Sahara still up for grabs.

2019 Ram 1500 multi-function tailgate
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2019 Ram 1500 gets multi-function tailgate

60/40 split for Ram’s new multi-function tailgate.

2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty petrol V8
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2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty gets 7.3-litre petrol V8

Stonking 7.3-litre petrol V8 heralds the arrival of 2020 Super Duty.

2020 Jeep Gladiator to race at the 2019 King of the Hammers
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2020 Jeep Gladiator to race at the 2019 King of the Hammers

Tickled 2020 Gladiator to take on “the toughest one-day off-road race in the world”

VFACTS January 2019 Toyota Hilux leads Ford Ranger
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VFACTS January 2019 report: Toyota Hilux leads Ford Ranger

New year, similar result atop the 4x4 charts.

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Thousands of Aussies misfuelling every year

Thousands of Australian motorists are pumping the wrong fuel into their cars every year.

Australian Motoring Awards 4x4 of the Year wrap
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Australian Motoring Awards: 4x4 of the Year wrap

Ranger Raptor revealed as 4X4OTY at the Australian Motoring Awards.