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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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

Reviews

Living with the KGM Musso Ultimate: Long-term review

We’re spending a few months with the Musso Ultimate XL V, getting to know why it consistently outperforms expectations

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

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Hipcamp adds 4x4 and rooftop tent filters for Aussie campsites

Hipcamp’s new rig and access filters make it easier for off-roaders and rooftop tent campers to find compatible sites

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JAC confirms range and fuel efficiency figures for upcoming Hunter PHEV

JAC confirms the Hunter PHEV dual-cab ute will arrive in Australia mid‑2026, offering class-leading range and fuel efficiency

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Mitsubishi previews all-new Triton Raider, set for 2026 launch

The Triton Raider has been tested in Australia’s toughest terrain ahead of its showroom debut

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Hennessey Goliath 700 ZR2 transforms Silverado into 522kW supercharged beast

Hennessey turns the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 into a 522kW supercharged off-road weapon, unleashing the Goliath 700 ZR2

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LandCruiser and HiLux among vehicles targeted as key-cloning car thefts surge in Victoria

Vic Police says key-cloning tech is now linked to more than a quarter of vehicle thefts in the state, with LandCruisers and HiLuxes among the most targeted models

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GWM Tank 300 and 500 Hi4-T PHEVs conquer Beer O’Clock Hill

GWM’s electrified Tank 300 and Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEVs have successfully climbed Beer O’Clock Hill in full production spec

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Mazda BT-50 updated for 2026: Thunder returns, Boss joins local lineup

Thunder returns to the BT-50 range, joined by the all-new Boss

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JAC Hunter PHEV gets local suspension tuning for Aussie 4x4 conditions

Multimatic and Australian vehicle dynamics engineer Michael Barber are refining the Hunter’to tackle Australia’s toughest off-road terrain ahead of its 2026 launch

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Walkinshaw-fettled W600 leads updates to Amarok line-up for 2026

The updated 2026 Amarok range will be led by the Walkinshaw-engineered W600 and the limited-edition Dark Label

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Our 2026 project builds: New HiLux vs Old HiLux

The new HiLux isn’t radically different from the outgoing model, so in 2026 we’ll customise both to see whether your money is better spent upgrading an older one instead

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Denza B5 and B8 prove their off-road chops by conquering Beer O’Clock Hill

DENZA’s B5 and B8 have flaunted their off-road nous at Beer O’Clock Hill

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VFACTS: HiLux fails to topple Ranger; China becomes Australia’s leading vehicle source

February sales show the Ford Ranger holding the 4x4 crown while China overtakes Japan as Australia’s top source of new vehicles

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GWM boosts dealer network and aftermarket support alongside expanded 2026 line-up

GWM is widening its Australian dealer footprint and technical support while introducing a broader range of models

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One-off D-MAX Concept X show car is up for sale!

The Concept X is a factory-backed, one-off D-MAX built for extreme off-road capability!

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Chery KP31 Concept unveiled as world’s first PHEV diesel ute

Chery has revealed its KP31 concept, previewing the world’s first dual-cab ute with a plug-in hybrid diesel system