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    Articles by James Cleary

    James Cleary

    James Cleary

    Deputy Editor

    As a small boy James often sat on a lounge with three shoes in front of him, a ruler between the cushions, and a circular drinks tray in his hands. He would then play ‘drivings’, happily heading to destinations unknown for hours on end. He’s since owned many cars, raced a few, and driven (literally) thousands of them at all points of the globe.

    He’s steered around and across Australia multiple times, spent time as an advanced driving instructor, and had the opportunity to experience rare and valuable classics here and overseas.

    His time in motoring journalism has included stints at national and international titles including Motor, Wheels and TopGear, and when asked to nominate a career highlight, James says interviewing industry legend Gordon Murray, in the paddock at the 1989 Australian Formula One Grand Prix was amazing, especially as Murray waived away a hovering Ayrton Senna to complete the conversation.

    As Deputy Editor, James manages everything from sub-editing to back-end content while creating written and video product reviews.

    GWM puts Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X on notice with Tank 300 Diesel ready to exit the new product pipeline

    18 October 2024 by James Cleary

    Hyundai gets tough with the Inster Cross electric car, adding off-road style to the compact EV SUV coming for the BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and MG MG4 

    16 October 2024 by James Cleary

    Hyundai Australia has confirmed the just-revealed high-riding Inster...Read more

    Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2025 review: snapshot

    15 October 2024 by James Cleary
    If you’ve popped a couple of brave pills the finely-tuned, track-ready...Read more

    Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 2025 review: snapshot

    13 October 2024 by James Cleary
    To go with its mega hybrid performance the E-Ray adds a cool hundred grand...Read more

    Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2025 review: snapshot

    11 October 2024 by James Cleary
    There are two Stingray grades in Australia, the 2LT coupe kicking things...Read more

    Wraps come off Chinese Toyota LandCruiser 300, Nissan Patrol and Hyundai Palisade rival but is the full-size, three-row Denza N9 - now confirmed in right-hand drive - headed for Australia?

    11 October 2024 by James Cleary

    BYD’s luxury performance subsidiary Denza is spreading its reach even...Read more

    Chevrolet Corvette 2025 review: Z06, E-Ray & Stingray - Australian first drive

    9 October 2024 by James Cleary
    The Beach Boys wanted one, Prince sang about a little red one and Luke...Read more

    2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9: Australian launch timing confirmed for three-row EV SUV and Kia EV9 twin-under-the-skin

    27 September 2024 by James Cleary

    With the covers set to come off in late November at this year’s LA Auto...Read more

    Chery ute 'a no brainer': Local boss says 'there are platforms in development' reinforcing brand's global challenge to Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50 and Toyota HiLux dual-cab

    20 September 2024 by James Cleary

    Chery Australia Chief Operating Officer Lucas Harris has positioned the...Read more

    Follow the money! Zeekr back-peddling on pure electric car positioning with hybrid 001 in development to challenge Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-Trail e-Power and Toyota RAV4 Hybrids

    18 September 2024 by James Cleary

    Zeekr, Geely’s premium pure-EV sub-brand, may still be premium but it...Read more

    'Australia's best value SUV' has arrived: Chery comes out swinging, confident its new Tiggo 4 Pro compact SUV is a better bet than the GWM-Haval Jolion, Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos or Mitsubishi ASX

    16 September 2024 by James Cleary

    Chery Australia has pulled no punches with the launch of its new small...Read more

    Hyundai Ioniq 5 2025 review: Epiq N Line AWD

    15 September 2024 by James Cleary
    What is it about single letters and performance cars? BMW has M , Volkswagen has R, Lexus has F, and with only 23 choices left Hyundai opted for N - which stands for Namyang, site of the brand’s sprawling proving ground and development centre in South Korea, and Nurburgring, the famous German...Read more

    Chery Omoda E5 2025 review - Australian first drive

    12 September 2024 by James Cleary
    Okay, this is getting crazy. It feels like barely a week of 2024 is going by without another value-focused, pure-electric SUV hitting the Australian new-car market. And this is the latest, the Chery Omoda E5 , a compact, five-seater with the performance and range to challenge some other relatively...Read more

    Watch out BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Kona Electric and MG ZS EV: 2025 Chery Omoda E5 small electric SUV pitched as value-focused electric car with healthy range and sleek design

    9 September 2024 by James Cleary

    Having confirmed Australian specification just last month, Chery has...Read more

    MG3 Hybrid+ Excite vs Suzuki Swift Hybrid Plus auto 2025 comparison review

    6 September 2024 by James Cleary
    You’ve set a new-car budget ceiling of $30,000. Your preference is for a small five-door hatch rather than the ubiquitous ‘compact SUV’ and with fuel price surges now a painfully regular part of life you like the idea of a hybrid. Well, here are two well-credentialed, just-released contenders...Read more

    2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Hyundai Tuscon Hybrid and Kia Sportage Hybrid set to feel the heat from new electrified Subaru e-Outback - but could it be hybrid or all electric?

    24 August 2024 by James Cleary

    It looks like the already swelling ranks of mid-size hybrid SUVs is set...Read more

    Monster 750kW Chinese sports car starts at just $70,000! This Porsche Taycan and Panamera destroying super wagon from BYD might end up coming to Australia

    21 August 2024 by James Cleary

    BYD, via its performance luxury subsidiary Denza, has announced...Read more

    Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 2025 review: snapshot

    16 August 2024 by James Cleary
    The Cross Turismo is the wagon version of Porsche’s Taycan electric...Read more

    Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2025 review: snapshot

    14 August 2024 by James Cleary
    Despite the Taycan being a pure-electric vehicle Porsche applies its...Read more

    Porsche Taycan Turbo 2025 review: snapshot

    12 August 2024 by James Cleary
    Despite the Taycan being a pure-electric vehicle Porsche applies its...Read more

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