Matt Raudonikis

4X4 Australia Editor

Matt is a 30-year veteran of the auto industry spending the last seven as 4x4 Australia editor. As a result, he has been pigeonholed in to the 4x4/off-road arena but he’s into anything with an internal combustion engine and wheels, or no wheels. He has been writing about cars since 1990 and video reviewing them for seven years.

Gear

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL: Ironman 4x4 protection and recovery gear

We’re getting our VDJ79 LandCruiser bush-ready with a package of protection and recovery gear from Ironman 4x4

Reviews

2025 Toyota Tundra Limited: 790Nm beast put to the test!

The right-hand drive Tundra has landed at local dealers, providing a full-size pick-up alternative to the big three American brands

Gear

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL: Our big build for 2025 gets underway

Our new VDJ79 build gets cracking with a suspension and GVM upgrade from Terrain Tamer

Reviews

2023 Ford Everest build: From stock to ultimate family tourer

We set out to see how well Ford’s Everest wagon would do as a touring 4x4, and we reckon it has come up trumps

News

Ford Australia teases Ranger Super Duty scaling Melbourne's Rocky Track

The teaser video shows a vehicle driving up Rocky Track in Toolangi State Forest in Melbourne, a track that is challenging and well known with local 4-wheel drivers.

Reviews

2025 Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition

Volkswagen clocks up a world record and offers a commemorative 10 Deserts limited edition to mark the occasion.

News

2025 Ranger PHEV to offer no compromise to ability that Australian drivers expect

According to recent survey by Ford Motor Company, 47- percent of respondents told the manufacturer that they were looking for something with off-road capability from their EV purchase.

News

LDV Terron9 testing in Australia ahead of 2025 launch

Following the news that the Terron9 pick up would be coming to Australia is confirmation that it has been testing in the country in both diesel and EV options.

Reviews

2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado review

Toyota Australia has launched its 2025 Prado and fittingly, it did so in the Northern Territory in Kakadu National Park.

Custom 4x4s

V8-powered Patrol walks tall on 35s and portals

This GU Patrol has 35s, portals and V8 power, so it has the kit to go anywhere!

News

2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado: Toyota changes ordering process

New process promises improved clarity for buyers waiting for delivery of their new Prado

News

2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado launches in Australia

The all-new Prado is here, and we’re driving it in Kakadu

Gear

2023 Ford Everest build: Tough Dog Suspension GVM upgrade put to the test

Putting the Everest's Tough Dog suspension to the test on the tracks and on the road

News

Trick Toyota Tundra tunes up for tailgating at SEMA 2024

As the official automotive partner of the NFL, Toyota USA has unveiled a concept it describes as the ultimate tailgating truck

News

2025 Kia Tasman ute: VIDEO! Controversial styling polarises the public

Kia’s long-awaited 4x4 ute follows a proven formula but with a polarising styling package

Opinion

Just how practical are EVs for remote 4x4 touring?

A flurry of electrified 4x4s are en-route to Australia, but should you take one on a remote outback adventure?

News

Toyota 4Runner TRD Surf Concept unveiled at 2024 SEMA Show

How cool is this 4Runner Concept?

Reviews

2025 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster: Off-road review

A ute variant adds improved load carrying and more versatility to the Grenadier range

Custom 4x4s

Toyota LandCruiser 300 GR Sport modified to the max

This LC300 GR Sport is equipped with the best gear on the market

News

Scout Motors unveils new EV models in the USA

Retro vibes aplenty for the 2027 Scout models, but left-hand-drive only rules them out for Australia

Custom 4x4s

Ultra tough single-cab GQ Patrol

Hard work and the right advice has helped James Atkinson build the Patrol of his dreams

News

2025 Mazda BT-50 unmasked: New look and more features

A fresh look and new features give Mazda’s ute a reboot

Reviews

2024 BYD Shark 6 review: Pre-production test drive

The BYD Shark PHEV launches in October. We got a bite-sized taste of what the Shark will bring when it lands in Australia

Custom 4x4OTY

2024 Maxxis Custom 4x4 of the Year: Vote to win

The Maxxis Custom 4x4 of the Year is back, bigger than ever for 2024!