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.

News

Subaru Forester gets stuck attempting to descend hardcore off-road track

Subaru Forester rescued from somewhere it should never have been

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VFACTs January 2025: Ford Ranger starts 2025 on top of the 4x4 sales charts

Ranger remains Australia’s best-selling 4x4, leading both the HiLux and Prado

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2025 Mitsubishi Triton GSR Special Edition model out now

Top-spec Triton GSR gets a new Special Edition variant

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2025 GWM Cannon price and specs: More power for revised dual-cab ute

New-look Cannon loaded with more premium kit, with entry starting at $40,490

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Nissan to offer service-activated 10-year 300,000km warranty

Nissan doubles its warranty period, but it’ll only apply if you service your new car with Nissan

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500th mag: February 2025 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

A monster magazine this month to celebrate our 500th issue!

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2025 Lexus LX Overtrail coming to Australia

Off-road-focused LX Overtrail SUV to join local line-up in 2025

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New 4x4s coming to Australia in 2025

Plenty of new 4x4 metal is en-route to Australia!

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New utes coming to Australia in 2025

Kia's new Tasman and Ford's Ranger PHEV headline a big 2025 for new utes, but there are plenty more en-route to Australia!

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2025 Mazda BT-50 on sale now: Full pricing and specs revealed

Prices up across the board for facelifted BT-50

Gear

GME TX6165X 5-watt handheld UHF CB radio put to the test

Handheld UHF radios don’t get much better than this

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2025 JAC T9 Ute: Everything you need to know

Value ute has arrived and is now on sale in Australia. Here's everything we know about it!

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2025 BYD Shark ute: Everything we know

Bite-sized coverage of everything we already know about the hotly anticipated BYD Shark 6

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2025 BYD Shark 6: First Australian deliveries commence; new shipment spotted in Melbourne

First customers get the keys to their all-new Shark PHEV, and a new load has been spotted in Melbourne following ongoing port industrial action which delayed shipments

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Ford Ranger Wildtrak X returns to Australia

Ranger Wildtrak X returns in 2025 for a limited time

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JAC T9 named Australia’s safest ute in 2024

ANCAP has unveiled the top overall safety performers of 2024, with the new T9 near the top of the list

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2025 Suzuki Jimny Conqueror concept revealed at Indian motor show

Maruti Suzuki displays wild Jimny concept at the Bharat Mobility Expo in India

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2025 Ford Everest Wildtrak: Limited-run SUV returns to Australia

Wildtrak rejoins the Everest line-up for a limited time only

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Which states apply double demerit points this Australia Day long weekend?

A state-by-state guide to the application of double demerit points in Australia

Explore

The best city escapes in your 4x4 this Australia Day long weekend

Load up the 4x4 and make the most of the long weekend, with these destinations within striking distance of capital cities

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Isuzu UTE Australia sets new sales record in 2024

Isuzu UTE Australia sets new benchmark with record-breaking sales in 2024

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2025 GWM Cannon Ute: Australian launch set for February 2025

GWM's revised Cannon ute set for Australian launch early in February 2025

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January 2025 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Tundra versus F-150; BT-75 six-wheeler; Scorpio custom; 79 build ramps up; and plenty more!

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2026 Toyota HiLux: First spy shots emerge

Thai publication has published photos of a heavily camouflaged next-gen HiLux