Articles by David Morley

David Morley

Contributing Journalist

Morley’s attentions turned to cars and motoring fairly early on in his life. The realisation that the most complex motor vehicle was easier to both understand and control than the simplest human-being, set his career in motion. Growing up in the country gave the young Morley a form of motoring freedom unmatched these days, as well as many trees to dodge. With a background in newspapers, the move to motoring journalism was no less logical than Clive Palmer’s move into politics, and at times, at least as funny.

GWM Cannon Vanta 2025 review: snapshot

5 March 2025 by David Morley

GWM Cannon Ultra 2025 review: snapshot

3 March 2025 by David Morley

As the second step on the GWM Cannon ute ladder, the Ultra represents the...Read more

GWM Cannon Lux 2025 review: snapshot

1 March 2025 by David Morley

The Lux is the new entry-level version of the facelifted GWM Cannon ute...Read more

MG 7-seat options in Australia

27 February 2025 by David Morley

Is there an MG 7-seater Australia-bound? It’s one of the big questions...Read more

A new Chinese powerhouse: GWM to go on new model offensive with plug-in hybrid ute, 4WD and SUVs headed our way as well as a pair of SUVs to target the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail

27 February 2025 by David Morley

Car manufacturers are notoriously coy about divulging what might be...Read more

GWM Cannon 2025 review - Australian first drive

27 February 2025 by David Morley

Never has the dual-cab ute market been such a noisy place. The established favourites are still doing huge business and the newcomers are arriving thick and fast, mainly from China, but all jockeying for some clear space and the chance to claim their share of willing customers. Against that...Read more

Best new car options under $20,000, $25,000 & $30,000 in Australia

24 February 2025 by David Morley

There are plenty of reasons for buying brand-new cars.

Fiscal...Read more

How much to repaint a car?

11 February 2025 by David Morley

It’s one of the reasons your car insurance premium keeps going up, and...Read more

How to do a hook turn

29 January 2025 by David Morley

If you’ve never driven through the Melbourne CBD before, the first time...Read more

How to polish a car by hand

24 January 2025 by David Morley

Hand polishing a car sounds like second best in a way, doesn’t it....Read more

What oil does my car take? How to choose the best oil for your vehicle

20 January 2025 by David Morley

What oil does my car take?

There are many...Read more

Top 5 budget V8 car options in Australia

17 January 2025 by David Morley

It’s often said by car enthusiasts that you’re not a real car guy until...Read more

Are radar detectors and jammers illegal in Australia?

20 December 2024 by David Morley

Is having a radar detector or jammer in your car against the law in...Read more

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo 2025 review - Australian first drive

19 December 2024 by David Morley

Volkswagen’s new ID. Buzz electric people-mover might evoke all sorts of feel-good vibes with its visual links to the original Kombi of 1950, but in the world of last-mile delivery vans, sentimentality counts for nought. Which is why the commercial vehicle version of the ID. Buzz won’t be able to...Read more

Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2025 review - Australian first drive

17 December 2024 by David Morley

It’s hard to remember a more hyped new release than the all-new Volkswagen ID. Buzz. And that’s because very few cars have ever taken longer to actually materialise or had bigger boots to fill. Even Volkswagen is admitting to the new SUV being known as the 'Electric Kombi'. But the ID. Buzz is...Read more