Articles by John Law

John Law

Deputy News Editor

Born in Sydney’s Inner West, John wasn’t treated to the usual suite of Aussie-built family cars growing up, with his parents choosing quirky (often chevroned) French motors that shaped his love of cars.

The call of motoring journalism was too strong to deny and in 2019 John kickstarted his career at Chasing Cars. A move to WhichCar and Wheels magazine exposed him to a different side of the industry and the glossy pages of physical magazines.

John is back on the digital side of things at CarsGuide, where he’s taken up a role as Deputy News Editor spinning yarns about the latest happenings in the automotive industry. When he isn’t working, John can be found tooling around in either his 2002 Renault Clio Sport 172 or 1983 Alfasud Gold Cloverleaf.

Geely EX5 2025 review: Australian first drive

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24 February 2025 by John Law

Sumptuous sedans stage a comeback: First official pictures of Tesla Model S, Audi A6 e-tron, BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE rivalling Volvo ES90 electric four-door

21 February 2025 by John Law

Sedans are staging a comeback in the electric age.

Sure the...Read more

Fresh hot hatch showdown shapes up: New Peugeot boss mulls return of electric 205 GTi as potential sporty EV to rival Alpine A290 and Abarth 500e

17 February 2025 by John Law

If there’s one thing French carmakers do well, it’s front-drive hot...Read more

Watch out Hyundai Kona, Haval Jolion, Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota Corolla Cross, a new cut-price Euro is headed our way but will the Dacia-sourced tough-looking 2025 Renault Duster small SUV's price be right?

17 February 2025 by John Law

At long last, Australian Renault importer Ateco has officially...Read more

Surprising brand to adopt controversial feature pioneered by Hyundai: BMW M Boss hints future electric BMW M3 will feature fake gear shifts and exhaust sounds

16 February 2025 by John Law

Electric performance cars were missing something.

That was, until...Read more

Sub-$50K Mini LandCruiser FJ is a go! But will Toyota's cut-price hero arrive in Australia to battle Suzuki Jimny and BYD Denza B5 this year? Report

13 February 2025 by John Law

Reports from Japan indicate the much-anticipated ‘mini’ LandCruiser FJ...Read more

Luxury SUV picks up 60km driving range plug-in hybrid: 2025 Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV confirmed to rival BMW X5 50e and Volkswagen Touareg R

12 February 2025 by John Law

Lexus has announced a second plug-in hybrid in its line-up.

To...Read more

European brand locks in Google connected technology: Toyota Yaris Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross and Mazda CX-3 rivalling 2025 Renault Captur takes a step closer to Australia

11 February 2025 by John Law

The Captur will become Renault’s first ‘connected car’ in Australia. ...Read more

Cheap new Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max rival spied: 2026 Mahindra Pik-Up spotted as Mahindra Scorpio-based ute with hard-hitting global intentions

11 February 2025 by John Law

What could be Mahindra’s most important new product has been spied....Read more

The biggest worry when buying a used electric car? Survey finds strong battery health for used EVs like Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro, BYD Seal and more

10 February 2025 by John Law

Electric cars are finding their footing in the new car market, but used...Read more

Hardcore rally hero takes shape: 2025 Toyota GR Yaris GRMN revealed in new renders ahead of Hyundai i30 N, Honda Civic Type R and Volkswagen Golf R alternative's launch: Report

10 February 2025 by John Law

Toyota is on a roll for car enthusiasts.

It has recently updated...Read more

BMW M5 2025 review - Australian first drive

10 February 2025 by John Law

Balancing luxury car comfort, hot hatch agility and supercar speed is no easy task, yet that is what made the six previous generations of BMW's M5 so iconic. In seventh-generation ‘G90’ guise, the M5 has another skeleton in the cupboard: the toughest emissions regulations that Europe, and now...Read more