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.

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Ford F-22 F-150 Raptor created

One-of-a-kind F-150 Raptor based on US fighter jet is let loose.

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Toyota Hilux overtakes Ford Ranger on the monthly 4x4 sales charts

Hilux bumps Ranger from atop the monthly 4x4 sales charts, but Ranger maintains year-to-date lead.

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4X4 Australia: September 2017 issue on sale August 3

V8-powered Ford Ranger, JK Wrangler with Mopar kit, first drive of the all-new Discovery, and loads more.

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Bollinger Motors B1 revealed

Bollinger Motors reveals the worlds first all-electric truck, the B1.

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Volkswagen Amarok Sportline V6 in showrooms this August

Volkswagen adds Sportline V6 to its Amarok line-up

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Toyota Hilux Tonka Concept replica is up for sale

Someone’s built a replica of the Tonka Concept, and now it’s up for sale.

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Tourism NT release ‘get out of the state you’re in’ campaign

Tourism NT lures adventurers away from the urban sprawl.

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2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder ute revealed

Ford F-150 Police Responder ute to fight crime in the US of A.

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RAM 2500 Code Black launched in Australia

Limited edition RAM 2500 Code Black gets class-leading rubber and a paintjob, but no under-bonnet treatment.

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Australia leads global Toyota Land Cruiser sales

More Toyota Land Cruisers have been sold in Australia than in any other nation.

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4X4 Australia August 2017 issue out now!

Toyota Hilux TRD battles Ford Ranger FX4, Custom Jeep JK Wrangler Rubicon, Grand Cherokee Trailhawk fronts up to the Ford Everest, and heaps more.

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Ford Ranger extends its lead on the 4x4 sales charts

Strong LCV performance in a record-breaking month for new car sales

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New 4x4 gear: Thunder Dry Bag, Navman, Baja Designs LEDs, Long Range fuel tank

Taking a winter break? Here’s some gear to take you further.

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2017 Land Rover Discovery receives five-star ANCAP safety rating

Five-star safety for local Land Rover Discovery

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Toyota Land Cruiser Custom Guide out now!

4X4 Australia’s special edition Land Cruiser Custom Guide is in stores!

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Jaguar Land Rover opens the doors to its Classic Works facility

The curtain drops on JLR’s purpose-built Classic Works centre.

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July 2017 issue is brimming with off-road metal

It’s been a busy month at 4X4 headquarters.

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Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger top the monthly sales charts

Hilux and Ranger continue to stream out of new-car showrooms.

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Shelby unveils F-150 Super Snake

Shelby F-150 Super Snake slithers into select US showrooms.

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4X4 Garage: Yokohama Geolandar A/T GO15

Yokohama rolls into the 4X4 Garage to show us its all-new Geolandar A/T GO15 tyres.

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4X4 Australia: June 2017 issue out now!

Custom Land Cruiser 80 Series, Troop Carrier in the High Country, all-new Series II Navara, and plenty more.

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Toyota genuine accessories battery kit recalled

Auxiliary battery kit sparks problems for the Hilux

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Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux lead April sales charts

Yet another dominant month for Light Commercial Vehicles.

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Isuzu UTE Australia surpasses 100,000 cumulative sales of its D-MAX and MU-X

Isuzu reach milestone following eight years of consecutive growth.