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.

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Opinion

July 2017 issue is brimming with off-road metal

It’s been a busy month at 4X4 headquarters.

Ford Ranger tops VFACTS
News

Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger top the monthly sales charts

Hilux and Ranger continue to stream out of new-car showrooms.

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Shelby unveils F-150 Super Snake

Shelby F-150 Super Snake slithers into select US showrooms.

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4x4 Garage

4X4 Garage: Yokohama Geolandar A/T GO15

Yokohama rolls into the 4X4 Garage to show us its all-new Geolandar A/T GO15 tyres.

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4X4 Australia: June 2017 issue out now!

Custom Land Cruiser 80 Series, Troop Carrier in the High Country, all-new Series II Navara, and plenty more.

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News

Toyota genuine accessories battery kit recalled

Auxiliary battery kit sparks problems for the Hilux

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Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux lead April sales charts

Yet another dominant month for Light Commercial Vehicles.

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Isuzu UTE Australia surpasses 100,000 cumulative sales of its D-MAX and MU-X

Isuzu reach milestone following eight years of consecutive growth.

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LDV T60 Off Road Concept & D90 All Terrain Concept

LDV concepts revealed ahead of local launch.

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Great Wall Steed gets two-star safety rating

Steed stumbles at safety-test wall

Hyundai Santa Fe crosses Antarctica
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Hyundai Santa Fe becomes first passenger car to cross Antarctica

Near-standard Santa Fe overcomes the cold to create history.

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2017 Ford Everest range updated

Ford updates Everest range to cash in on growing SUV trend.

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Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series Altitude launched

Land Cruiser 200 Series aspires to reach new heights.

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News

Nissan Rogue Trail Warrior Project: Video

Nissan converts city-dwelling X-Trail into track warrior.

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Road Tests

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: First drive

Plug-in hybrid SUV has a second crack at electrifying Aussie market.

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News

Hilux, Ranger and Triton among best-selling vehicles in March, 2017

Three dual-cab utes among the top five for overall sales in March, 2017.

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Altitude special edition announced

Special edition Prado Altitude launched, with one obvious blemish for off-roaders.

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4X4 Australia: May 2017 issue!

400th issue special, LS3-powered Colorado, 2017 Land Rover Discovery, and plenty more.

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Jeep and Mopar concepts to debut at Easter Jeep Safari

New Jeep and Mopar concepts revealed ahead of 51st Easter Jeep Safari.

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Road Tests

2017 Mazda CX-5 review: First drive

Second-gen CX-5 capitalises on the strengthening mid-sized SUV market.

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4x4 Garage

4X4 Garage: Narva Ultima 215 LED

Narva lights the way with its new Ultima 215 LED.

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LDV T60 to debut in October

Chinese-made LDV T60 set for Australian launch in October.

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Toyota 'Little and Large' videos: Tamiya Hilux

Bite-sized RC Hilux squares off against its full-sized counterpart.

Updated Jeep Grand Cherokee range arrives in Australia
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Updated Jeep Grand Cherokee range arrives in Australia

Trailhawk headlines Jeep’s new Grand Cherokee range.