Tristan Tancredi

Digital Editor

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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Toyota HiLux BEV gets five-star ANCAP safety rating

Battery-electric HiLux has earned a five-star ANCAP safety rating after additional crash testing confirmed parity with diesel variants

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GM reveals GMC HUMMER X pick-up and SUV concepts

General Motors unveils a pair of modular electric off-roader concepts built as a testbed for technology and design

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Isuzu MU-X buyers offered three years free scheduled servicing in limited-time deal

Isuzu is offering three years of free scheduled servicing on new MU-X models to help ease financial pressure on buyers

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Mitsubishi Pajero nameplate to return after five-year hiatus

Mitsubishi has confirmed the Pajero nameplate will return, set for a global reveal at a world premiere later this year

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Denza B5 and B8 receive free OTA update, improving towing and off-road capability

Denza has rolled out a free OTA update for the B5 and B8 in Australia, adding towing and off-road upgrades

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Jimny Rhino edition teased by Suzuki Australia

Tongue-in-cheek "spy" shots tease a Jimny with Rhino branding

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Automotive legend Allan Gray inducted into Australian Auto Aftermarket Hall of Fame

The 92-year-old LandCruiser legend has been recognised for a career spanning nearly eight decades in Australia's aftermarket industry

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GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV gets Aussie tuning update

The Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV has been updated with Australia-specific suspension and steering tuning

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Toyota to offer factory HiLux GVM upgrade in Australia

Factory-fitted upgrade boosts HiLux payload by up to 435kg while retaining full warranty

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Ranger PHEV update coming later this year, set to undercut the BYD Shark on price

2026 Ford Ranger PHEV slated for Q3 arrival with a new entry-level XL variant priced to take on the BYD Shark

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Ram adds entry-level Express Black Edition to 1500 range

Ram's new MY26 1500 Express Black Edition brings the Hurricane inline-six to a lower price point, landing in Australian showrooms from June 2026

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Mitsubishi locks in pricing for Triton Raider

Pricing confirmed for Mitsubishi's new range-topping Triton Raider, arriving in Australian dealerships from June 2026

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Key specs confirmed for Australia-bound Freelander 8

Chinese filings reveal full specs for the Chery-JLR Freelander 8, a large six-seat SUV targeting Australia in 2027

Advice

5 essential sand driving tips every 4x4 driver needs to know

The beach and the desert will humble you fast. Here's how to stay safe on sand

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VFACTS: Ranger still on top, as EV surge grows and diesel, petrol sales fall

Ranger again outsells HiLux, as EV demand climbs sharply and petrol and diesel sales continue to decline

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300 Series Hybrid: Most powerful LandCruiser ever priced from $156K

Toyota has priced its hybrid LandCruiser 300 Series ahead of a mid-year launch

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JAC T9 gets $4000 EOFY fuel voucher deal in Australia

JAC is offering a $4000 fuel voucher on T9 diesel utes as EOFY incentives ramp up across the market

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Limited-run Ford Everest Wildtrak 4x4 returns to Australia

Ford Australia is bringing back the Everest Wildtrak, priced from $79,990 and limited to just 1000 units

Explore

The best city escapes in your 4x4 this Easter

Here are some of the best city escapes for four-wheelers who want to get away on the Easter holidays!

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Mitsubishi Triton revised for 2026 with upgraded suspension and new tech

Updated suspension and new tech headline Mitsubishi’s 2026 Triton range, due in Australia from May

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JAC T9 Tradepro Cab-Chassis launches in Australia with lucrative price tag

New work ute from JAC lands with a budget-friendly price

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Toyota HiLux BEV on sale in May, priced from $74,990

Toyota’s first electric HiLux arrives just as diesel prices bite, offering a zero-emissions alternative

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Toyota HiLux recalled due to wiring fault

More than 13,000 HiLuxes in Australia are affected after bull bar wiring may disable power steering

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2026 Birdsville Big Red Bash cancelled due to heavy rain

Organisers have cancelled this year’s event after heavy rain left the site unusable