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

Ford debuts Dakar-ready Raptor T1+

V8-powered Raptor T1+ debuts at Goodwood, on track to tackle 2025 Dakar Rally

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Australia’s most popular 4x4s: Best-selling models so far in 2024

Taking stock of the best-selling 4x4s, at the halfway point of 2024

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2025 Kia Tasman ute: Upcoming documentary series to show Tasman testing in Australia

Kia drops teaser for behind-the-scenes doco series

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INEOS unleashes Grenadier prototypes at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Grenadier prototypes could hint at future 4x4 products

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Tembo Tusker EV ute announced for Australia

Fully electrified EV ute launched in Australia, priced from $74,000

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End of the line: Toyota to end production of its V8 engine

Order books officially slam shut for Toyota’s venerable V8

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VFACTS June 2024: Ranger 4x4 surpasses 30,000 year-to-date sales in June

Steady as she goes for the Ford Ranger, with LCV and SUV segments dominating the Australian market

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2024 Land Rover Defender OCTA unleashed

Land Rover introduces the most powerful production Defender ever!

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Mopar Australia releases HEMI V8 engine kits

Crate V8s available to order now at Jeep dealerships

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Nissan Patrol Warrior updated for 2024

Premcar celebrates significant milestone by giving its Patrol Warrior a tech boost

Gear

Readers' Rigs: June 2024

Tidy D-MAX leads this month's instalment of Readers' Rigs

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July 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Three dual-cabs compared, two immaculate custom 4x4s, 2024 Wrangler Rubicon off-road, and more!

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Load-rated wheels: Why they’re critical when carrying heavy loads

Load-rated wheels are essential if your 4x4 is carrying extra weight or has a GVM upgrade. Here’s why…

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VFACTS May 2024: Ranger supremacy continues, but HiLux not far behind

Another stellar month for Toyota and Ford

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2024 Mazda BT-50 gets premium infotainment upgrade

Premium head unit and sound system now available for current-gen BT-50

Gear

Readers' Rigs: May 2024

A couple of Prados headline this month's instalment

Reviews

2024 Toyota HiLux SR 48V review

Does a mild-hybrid system improve one of Australia’s favourite vehicles

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June 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

A title fight for the ages, D-MAX gets a midlife makeover, LC105 with BMW M57 engine transplant, and much more!

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2024 Mazda BT-50 range upgraded; new cab-chassis GT variant debuts

Mazda tweaks its 2024 BT-50 line-up, adding features and a new GT model

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2024 GWM Cannon Alpha pricing and specs revealed

Australia’s first full hybrid ute is almost here! GWM lists full pricing and range-wide features

Readers Rigs April 2024
Gear

Readers' Rigs: April 2024

Six of your rigs sent to us in April 2024

Tesla Cybertruck offroad
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2024 Tesla Cybertruck: Off-road details revealed

Tesla details a range of off-road modes for its all-electric ute

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2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport pricing and features: Facelift arrives in Australia

New-look Pajero Sport borrows aesthetics from next-gen Triton; slight price rise ensues

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May 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Unassuming 80 Series; GWM Tank 500, RAM’s fifth-gen 1500 and 2024 Ford F-150 all tested; and plenty more!