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

2025 Toyota Prado equipped with ARB kit on display at SEMA 2024

ARB showcases a selection of its gear for the all-new Prado

News

VFACTs October 2024: Ford Ranger 4x4 on the verge of 50,000 year-to-date sales

Ranger 4x4 closes in on 50,000 sales, while the HiLux 4x4 surpasses 40,000 sales

News

December 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Perfect GU Patrol with 35s and portals; insane Silverado HD custom; BYD Shark sampled; plenty more!

News

2025 LDV Terron 9 and eTerron 9 coming to Australia

New ute from LDV set to land in 2025, offering both diesel and electric power

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2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado ROX concept unveiled at SEMA

Open-air Prado concept set to debut at SEMA

News

2025 BYD Shark 6: More than 2000 orders taken in first 24 hours

Strong early sales show high demand for Shark PHEV ute

Reviews

2025 Isuzu D-MAX Blade: First Australian drive

Walkinshaw-fettled Blade sits at the pointy end of the D-MAX line-up

News

2025 BYD Shark 6: Factory-backed Ironman 4x4 accessories

A selection of Ironman 4x4 optional extras are available to suit the all-new Shark

News

2025 BYD Shark 6: Pricing and specifications

Sharp pricing announced for BYD’s PHEV ute

Gear

GME introduces new range of TX6165 handheld UHF radios

New range of handheld GME UHF CB radios ready for the Aussie torture test

News

2025 Kia Tasman ute makes global debut; 154kW/441Nm 2.2-litre diesel engine confirmed for Australia

The Ranger-fighting Kia Tasman ute has finally been revealed

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2025 Ford Ranger PHEV to make public debut in Australia this week

Ranger PHEV on display for the first time in Australia, at Mobility Live event

News

2024 Isuzu D-MAX Blade launched: Walkinshaw-fettled flagship model arrives

D-MAX Blade gets the Walkinshaw treatment, but 3.0-litre turbo-diesel remains untouched

News

Chery KP11 Off-Road concept previewed in China

Could another GWM and LDV rival be en-route to Australia?

News

Foton Tunland V7 and V9 ute coming to Australia in 2025

Foton secures new Australian distributor; will re-enter market in 2025

News

Almost 6000 RAM 1500s recalled due to ABS fault

ABS software issue triggers massive recall for the RAM 1500 DT

News

2025 BYD Shark will be priced below $60,000 in Australia

BYD has confirmed the Shark will have a sharp price tag when it lands in Australia

News

2025 Hyundai Inster Cross revealed; off-road-styled EV coming to Australia

It may be dressed in off-road equipment, but the all-new Inster Cross isn’t really an off-roader

News

Hemi V8 in run-out mode: RAM 1500 DT prepares for six-cylinder switch

End of the line for Hemi V8, as RAM Trucks Australia prepares to launch revamped 1500 DT

News

2025 Mazda BT-50 to get major update: New-look ute to premiere this week

Mazda teases the BT-50’s new look ahead of its reveal later this week

News

2024 Land Rover Defender OCTA to debut in Australia this week

The high-performance hero variant will make its local debut at SXSW Sydney

News

November 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Y63 details, GX550 and RHD Bronco driven, two stunning custom builds, and plenty more!

Gear

Why does a 4x4 need a snorkel?

Here’s why you need an aftermarket snorkel if off-road travel is on the cards

Explore WA

The best 4x4 tracks near Perth

WA may be huge, but you don’t have to travel too far from Perth to find decent 4x4 tracks