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.

Custom Suzuki Sierra review
Custom 4x4s

Custom Seriously Suzi Suzuki Sierra review

Resto-modded classic Suzuki 4x4 is a hell of a lot of fun.

Reviews

Snow driving in portal-equipped Land Cruisers

Early snowfall provides a winter wonderland for four-wheel drivers.

Opinion

Custom 4x4 builds to stir the mind

There’s nothing like a fully loaded custom rig to get the mind spinning with ideas for your own 4x4 build.

2019 Jeep Wrangler JL
Reviews

2019 Jeep Wrangler first drive

Has Jeep's Wrangler evolved into a more user-friendly 4x4 without compromising its king-off-the-road status?

Dometic CFX 50W Fridge Freezer review
Gear

Dometic CFX 50W Fridge/Freezer review

It ain’t a camping trip without cold beer and fresh food, and Dometic has a range of products to keep things chilled and powered.

Camp Patriot by Patriot Campers
Events

Patriot Campers hosts Camp Patriot touring events

Patriot Campers sets up Camp Patriot touring events, to connect owners with each other and the brand.

Custom Viper V10-powered Jeep J10 review
Custom 4x4s

Custom Viper V10-powered Jeep J10 review

Jeep J10 pick-up packs a massive punch thanks to its Viper V10 engine swap and racer-inspired suspension.

2020 Jeep Gladiator most significant new 4x4 decade
Opinion

The Jeep Gladiator is the most significant new 4x4 of the decade

When the Gladiator arrives it will truly be in a class of its own.

Stradbroke Island 4x4 adventure DVD
Explore QLD

Stradbroke Island 4x4 adventure DVD

Exploring Brisbane’s island getaway using a 4WD is a must-do.

Always pick trusted installer aftermarket 4x4 accessories
Opinion

Always pick a trusted installer for your aftermarket 4x4 accessories

If you are going to pay someone to install an aftermarket accessory, make sure they are good at their job!

Fernando Alonso tests Toyota Gazoo Racing Dakar Hilux
4x4 Motorsports

F1 champion Fernando Alonso tests Dakar Hilux for Toyota Gazoo Racing.

Could Fernando Alonso be the next F1 champ to turn his hand to off-road racing?

2019 Ford Ranger Raptor AEB standard
News

2019 Ford Ranger Raptor finally gets AEB as standard

Autonomous Emergency Braking feature now standard across the entire Ford Ranger line-up.

2020 Jeep Gladiator size comparison rival utes
News

2020 Jeep Gladiator size comparison to rival utes

The Gladiator might be called a mid-size pick-up, but it’s bigger and different to its competitors.

Mitsubishi Triton Absolute Bangkok Motor Show
News

Mitsubishi Triton Absolute concept debuts at Bangkok

Tricked-out Triton to test the waters with global buyers.

2020 Ford Bronco family off-road vehicles
News

2020 Ford Bronco to spawn a family of off-road vehicles

Ford targets Jeep in the off-road market with its reborn Bronco.

Ford F-150 Raptor supercharged V8
News

Ford F-150 Raptor to get supercharged V8 engine

Ford bites back at Ram’s Rebel TRX, with a supercharged V8-powered F150 Raptor.

Simpson Desert 2019 touring season open
News

Simpson Desert is now open for the 2019 touring season

It’s open season for the Simpson, but it’s not for the unprepared.

INEOS Grenadier spiritual successor Land Rover Defender
News

INEOS Grenadier is the spiritual successor to the Land Rover Defender

Brit billionaire to build Projekt Grenadier, and it’ll use BMW engines.

2019 Suzuki Jimny off-road review
Road Tests

2019 Suzuki Jimny off-road review

Suzuki’s new Jimny is certainly winning popularity contests in 2019, but how does it go off-road? We take it to the High Country to find out.

Toyota JAXA vehicle moon 2029
News

Toyota and JAXA plan to send a vehicle to the moon in 2029

Toyota Moon Cruiser tips its grille to original FJ40.

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d 4x4 review
Road Tests

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d Power 4x4 review

The X350d is the V6-powered X-Class ute buyers were waiting for, but does it live up to the hype?

Newer 4x4s is not always better
Opinion

Newer 4x4s aren't always better

Today's obsession on emissions tech has Matt pining for the good ol' days.

2019 4x4 events Victoria Labour Day weekend
News

4x4 events this Victorian Labour Day 2019

There’s plenty of off-road action for Victorians this long weekend.

FCA expands Jeep Ram production Michigan
News

FCA expands Jeep and Ram production plants in Michigan, USA

Massive investment will see FCA produce new models and deliver 6500 new jobs.