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.

2018 Mitsubishi Triton Blackline released
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2018 Mitsubishi Triton Blackline released

Special edition Blackline added to the Triton line-up.

2018 RAM 1500 set for mid year Australian launch
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2018 RAM 1500 set for mid-year Australian launch

Ram 1500 coming to Australia, packing Hemi V8 power.

American Special Vehicles RAM 2500 and 3500 recalled
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American Special Vehicles’ RAM 2500 and 3500 recalled

RAM 2500 and 3500 models recalled due to faulty water pump.

Pedders Weight Matrix goes live news
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Pedders Weight Matrix goes live

Pedders Suspension weighs in with its Weight Matrix.

Jeep JK Wranglers brake switch glitch recall
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FCA recalls 23 2017 Jeep JK Wranglers for brake switch glitch

Small number of 2017 JK Wranglers recalled due to malfunctioning brake switches.

Tuscany Black Ops Ford F 250 news
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Tuscany Black Ops Ford F-250 unleashed by Performax International

Flagship, special edition F-Truck converted for Australia by Performax International.

toyota hilux sales chart top spot
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Toyota Hilux claims top spot on the sales charts

February results are in, and the Toyota Hilux tops the 4x4 sales charts.

Mercedes Benz X350d to premiere at 2018 Geneva Motor Show reveal
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Mercedes-Benz X350d to premiere at 2018 Geneva Motor Show

Debut of Merc’s V6-powered X-Class set to spice up premium ute segment.

1422x948_MAR PREVIEW
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March 2018 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

The unveiling of Ford’s Ranger Raptor headlines a cracking March issue of 4X4 Australia.

Diesel ban in city centres approved by German court
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Diesel ban in city centres approved by German court

Diesel cars could soon be banned from entering major German cities.

takata airbag news
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Compulsory recall for defective Takata airbags

Australian Government issues compulsory recall for unsafe airbags.

2018 Mercedes Benz X Class gets AEB as standard news
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2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class gets AEB as standard

X-Class is the first pick-up to bring AEB to the ute market.

Nissan Terra SUV announced
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Nissan Terra SUV announced

Nissan announces all-new Terra is set for a spring 2018 premiere in China.

2017 Isuzu D MAX LS T Crew Cab part 1 4x4 Shed review
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2017 Isuzu D-MAX LS-T Crew Cab: 4x4 Shed

Domestic duties for Isuzu’s durable D-MAX LS-T.

2018 Mercedes Benz X Class ute snapped in Melbourne news
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2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute snapped in Melbourne

The first lot of X-Classes spotted ahead of April launch.

2018 Nissan Navara pricing tech and safety detail
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2018 Nissan Navara pricing, tech and safety details released

Pricing and specs for updated Navara emerge ahead of local launch.

2018 Toyota Hilux Rogue Rugged and Rugged X engineered for Australia
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2018 Toyota Hilux Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X engineered for Australia

Hilux halo models designed, engineered and tested locally.

LDV T60 4WD cab chassis pricing released news
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LDV T60 4WD cab-chassis pricing released

Sub $30k for Chinese-made tradie-spec ute.

ARB Experience Days news
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ARB Experience Days coming soon

Not sure what kit you need? ARB’s Experience Days let you try before you buy.

2018 Great Wall Steed single cab 4x4
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2018 Great Wall Steed single-cab 4x4 now available

Single-cab 4x4 Steed enters the Great Wall stable.

2018 Mercedes AMG G63 revealed 4x4 Australia news
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2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 revealed

2018 G63 gets even more off-road grunt.

HSV Colorado SportsCat pricing
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HSV Colorado SportsCat pricing released

Colorado SportsCat lands from $60,790

2004 Discovery TD5 ticks over one million kays news
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2004 Land Rover Discovery TD5 ticks over one million kays

Roving Mechanical helps a Disco reach a milestone.

Isuzu I Venture Club on Fraser Island
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Isuzu I-Venture Club on Fraser Island

Isuzu’s I-Venture Club tackles the world’s largest sand island: Fraser Island.