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.

vfacts toyota hilux bestseller november
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Toyota Hilux is Australia’s best-selling vehicle in November

Toyota Hilux is November’s best-selling vehicle, but the Ford Ranger leads the annual 4x4 sales race.

Safari Armax Performance ECU
Gear

Safari Armax Performance ECU: product review

Safari launches sophisticated, state-of-the-art Engine Control Unit (ECU).

Bollinger Motors at SEMA 2017
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Bollinger B1 at the 2017 SEMA Show

Bollinger’s Jeff Holland fields questions about the all-electric Bollinger B1 at SEMA 2017.

CounterfeitToyota Oil Filter RHS Note spring
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Counterfeit oil filters are putting engines at risk

Studies find bogus oil filters can cause considerable engine damage.

PRADO MAIN1
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2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado line-up and pricing details

Range and pricing details released for the 2018 Prado ahead of November launch.

2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak
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Ford Ranger leads 2017 4x4 sales race

Ranger leads annual sales race, but Hilux best-selling 4x4 in October.

December issue 2017 of 4x4 Australia main nw
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4X4 Australia: December 2017 issue on sale November 2

VR46 Ford Ranger, custom RG Colorado, Madigan Line with Denis Bartell, and plenty more.

2018 Jeep Wrangler
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2018 Jeep Wrangler official photos

First official photos of the next-gen Jeep Wrangler.

LDV T60 ute ANCAP
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LDV T60 ute gains five-star ANCAP safety rating

Budget-priced Chinese ute arrives locally with five-star safety rating.

VR46 Ford Ranger
Custom 4x4s

VR46 Ford Ranger driven: video

We punt the Valentino Rossi-approved VR46 Ford Ranger

2018 Holden Coorado Storm exterior
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2017 Holden Colorado Storm arrives

A Storm rolls in at Holden.

2013 Land Rover Defender v 2011 Toyota FJ v 2013 Jeep Wrangler
Custom 4x4s

2011 Toyota FJ vs 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vs 2013 Land Rover Defender custom review

Heading to one of Melbourne’s toughest tracks to see which shorty stands tallest.

Toyota Fortuner range
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Toyota Fortuner line-up receives price cut

Toyota adds standard features and trims pricing on Fortuner line-up.

Ford Ranger ute
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Ford Ranger dominates the September sales charts

The Ford Ranger was Australia’s best-selling vehicle in September.

Rezvani TANK XUV
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Rezvani TANK XUV unveiled

Hemi-powered street-legal TANK revealed in the USA

2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6
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2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 gets uprated 3.5-tonne towing capacity

Volkswagen increases towing capacity of its MY18 Amarok V6 range.

4X4 Australia November issue nw
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4X4 Australia: November 2017 issue out October 5

Patriot Campers’ LC79 6x6 driven, Restomod FJ45, G300 Professional crosses the Simpson, and plenty more.

LDV T60 ute
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LDV T60 ute arrives in Australia

LDV adds budget-priced T60 ute to the popular dual-cab market.

2017 Toyota Hilux
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Toyota Hilux range updated

Toyota rejigs its Hilux range with 10 new variants

Land Cruiser 100 & 200 Series Range
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Toyota Land Cruiser 100 and 200 Series recall

Select number of 100 and 200 Series Land Cruisers recalled for airbag issue.

Ford Ranger ute recalled
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Ford Ranger and Ford Everest models recalled due to airbag safety concern

Recall issued for select Ford Ranger and Everest models due to airbag fault.

Toyota Hilux TRD & Ford Ranger
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Toyota Hilux leads Ford Ranger on the August 4x4 sales charts

Toyota’s Hilux settles into top spot on the monthly 4x4 sales charts.

4X4 AUSTRALIA OCTOBER ISSUE PREVIEW nw
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4X4 Australia: October 2017 issue on sale September 7

Top-of-the-range ute comparison, modified Colorado Z71, supercharged Tundra, and plenty more.

4x4 Adventure Park at Tailem Bend
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4x4 Adventure Park at Tailem Bend due for January 2018 completion

4x4 Adventure Park at Bend Motorsport Park in Adelaide is on track to be completed by early 2018.