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.

2019 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X released
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Ford ups the ante with the limited-edition Wildtrak X

Ford’s all-new Wildtrak X boasts exclusive features and the choice of two powertrains.

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Ford Ranger outsells Toyota Hilux in August by just 13 units

Hilux and Ranger reign supreme but the budget utes start to make their move.

2020 Nissan Patrol spy shots leaked
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Leaked images of 2020 Nissan Patrol

2020 Nissan Patrol spied for the first time, in the Middle East.

Bollinger B1 B2 electric trucks September 26 reveal
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Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucks to be revealed September 26

New video reveals Bollinger B1 and B2 prototype build is nearing completion.

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Canyon and Highline Black confirmed
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VW Australia confirms Amarok V6 Canyon and Highline Black

V6 Canyon and Highline Black added to VW Australia’s Amarok arsenal.

Volkswagen Amarok V6 manual Australia
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Australia to get Volkswagen Amarok V6 manual

Volkswagen Australia confirms Amarok V6 manual is on its way

Volkswagen ID.BUGGY concept California drive
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Volkswagen ID.BUGGY concept in California

Mimicking the beach buggies of the 1960s, the ID.BUGGY carves up Californian sand.

4X4 Australia September 2019 issue preview
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September 2019 issue of 4X4 Australia preview

Cutting-edge N80 Hilux, chopped GU Patrol, monster Ram 2500 and plenty more, in a whopping September 2019 issue.

2019 Birdsville Races seeking volunteers
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2019 Birdsville Races seeking volunteers

Volunteer registrations for the 2019 Birdsville Races are now live.

2020 Ford Ranger updates announced
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2020 Ford Ranger updates announced

New kit for the 2020 Ranger, with the new model on sale December 2019

2020 Rezvani TANK revealed
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2020 Rezvani TANK is built for the end of the world

The bullet-proof TANK is the world’s most extreme SUV.

2020 MG Extender ute not coming to Australia
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2020 MG Extender ute not coming to Australia

Don’t get too excited, the MG Extender ute isn’t coming to Australia.

2020 Big Red Bash dates confirmed
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2020 Big Red Bash dates released

Plans begin for the 2020 Big Red Bash, off the back of a sell-out event in 2019.

2019 RAM 1500 and 2500 recalled
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2019 RAM 1500 and 2500 recalled

A total of 78 Ram 1500 and 2500 pick-ups recalled due to potential fault with master cylinder pushrod.

Nissan Navara N-TREK introduced
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Nissan Navara N-TREK officially introduced

N-TREK is loaded with black accessories and is on sale now.

Ford Ranger Toyota Hilux 2019 4x4 sales
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VFACTS: Ford Ranger overtakes Toyota Hilux in 2019 4x4 sales race

Ranger leaps ahead of Hilux on the 4x4 YTD sales charts

2020 Land Rover Defender prototype Dubai testing
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2020 Land Rover Defender prototype testing in Dubai

2020 Defender’s global testing programme reaches the dunes of Dubai.

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2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport debuts

New-look Pajero Sport revealed with refreshed in-cabin tech.

4X4 Australia August 2019 issue preview
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August 2019 issue of 4X4 Australia out now

Pair of coiled Cruisers, DBOR-tweaked JL Wrangler, the seven best showroom-stock off-roaders, and plenty more.

2019 Toyota Hilux five-star safety rating
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2019 Toyota Hilux gets five-star safety rating

Updated safety features on the 2019 Toyota Hilux range and more stringent rules mean a return to ANCAP's crash barriers

HSV Series 2 SportsCat 4x4 review
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HSV Series 2 SportsCat is now tougher than ever

Second-gen HSV workhorse features upgraded suspension for improved on- and off-road performance.

2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport spy shots
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2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport spy shots

Undisguised photos of the upcoming Pajero Sport.

2017 VW Amarok recalled for seat fault
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2017 VW Amarok recalled for seat fault

Fault with front seat wiring harness spurs Amarok recall.

2020 Mitsubishi Pajero announced
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2020 Mitsubishi Pajero announced

Long-in-the-tooth Pajero keeps on keeping on.