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    Articles by John Law

    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.  

    The cars that could change Australia's ute market: Why the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux need to make way for the Ford Maverick, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Honda Ridgeline and Renault Duster Oroch | Opinion

    4 January 2025 by John Law

    How will Ford react to new Toyota LandCruiser Prado? 2026 Ford Everest takes shape in new renders, with updates expected for Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuner rival

    3 January 2025 by John Law

    The Ford Everest hit the Australian market in August 2022 based on the...Read more

    So you want an affordable hybrid car, what do you buy? New Suzuki Swift, MG3 and Toyota Yaris hybrid specs compared on paper

    2 January 2025 by John Law

    It’s no secret times are tough. The cost of living is sky high and cars...Read more

    Excited for cut-price Toyota Mini LandCruiser FJ? Don't hold your breath for sub $50,000 Toyota LandCruiser as Suzuki Jimny, BYD Leopard 5 and Ford Bronco Sport rival remains unlikely for Oz

    1 January 2025 by John Law

    The Mini LandCruiser FJ could be the most hotly anticipated new car of...Read more

    Sleeping giant awakens: New Japanese car making powerhouse takes shape as Honda and Nissan merger progresses but will Mitsubishi make it a trio to tackle BYD, Toyota, MG and more?

    31 December 2024 by John Law

    Nissan is in dire straits and another Japanese carmaker is coming to...Read more

    Rust in pieces: Cult favourite 4WD, a small SUV that should have done better and a whole brand axed - the new-car market is going to get bloody next year

    31 December 2024 by John Law

    The first symptoms of serious market change are afoot. Not only did...Read more

    Massive 1000km driving range family SUV detailed: Diesel dumped for 2025 Hyundai Palisade hybrid which vows to tackle Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento and Nissan Pathfinder head-on

    30 December 2024 by John Law

    Hyundai has detailed its largest combustion SUV, the Palisade, before...Read more

    Giant slaying 'little beast' Australian release confirmed: 2026 Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a Clio V6 successor coming to battle Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Porsche Taycan

    30 December 2024 by John Law

    Renault importer Ateco has confirmed Australia is getting the giant...Read more

    John Law's Top 5 cars of 2024: From a game-changing electric car to near-perfect Toyota 4WD

    21 December 2024 by John Law

    We're lucky, us car journalists. We get to drive oodles of exciting new...Read more

    Will this new battery-swapping Chinese brand come to Australia? Impressive Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.5 rivalling 2025 Nio Onvo L60 UK release locked in

    20 December 2024 by John Law

    Chinese electric car specialist Nio was one of the first to try its...Read more

    'A strong Tesla is good': Why new Chinese electric car brand Xpeng welcomes competition from the Tesla Model Y along with newcomers such as BYD, Deepal, Leapmotor, Zeekr and more

    20 December 2024 by John Law

    If you really don’t like Tesla boss Elon Musk, where are you...Read more

    Mini Toyota HiLux hybrid release locked in? Toyota's answer to the Ford Maverick, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Honda Ridgeline and Ram Rampage heading for production in South America: Report

    19 December 2024 by John Law

    The EPU concept Toyota showed at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show is...Read more

    New 1100km driving range plug-in hybrid ute release rushed forward: Ram pushes 1500 REV electric ute back in favour of 1500 Ramcharger range extender to rival Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra but will it come to Australia?

    19 December 2024 by John Law

    It seems the worm has turned on electric pick-up trucks.

    With the...Read more

    Huge $14,000 price cuts for popular Ford models including Ford Ranger, Everest, F-150, Transit Custom and E-Transit on clearance before 2025

    18 December 2024 by John Law

    Ford has rolled out massive discounts across its vehicle range,...Read more

    Everyone else is making Ralliart happen, when will Mitsubishi Australia? Overseas dealer releases motorsport-inspired Colt Ralliart hot hatch continuation, but it's no Hyundai i20 N Volkswagen Polo GTI rival

    18 December 2024 by John Law

    A Czech dealer has revealed a special edition Mitsubishi Colt small car...Read more

    Chinese brand's nerdy secret to $20,000 cheaper electric cars: Why the Xpeng G6 costs less than the Kia EV6 GT-Line, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Polestar 4

    18 December 2024 by John Law

    The Xpeng G6 has entered the rapidly expanding and extremely...Read more

    Would you buy this car over its rivals? Why the 2025 Smart #1 and other brands like Zeekr, Geely, Leapmotor, Polestar, XPeng, Aion and Deepal are going to have a hard time against Audi, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and others | Opinion

    17 December 2024 by John Law

    The Smart #1 is a good car, an impressive one, even — and yes, you...Read more

    Epic $200,000, 375kW, all-paw hot hatch coming to put the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Toyota GR Corolla and Mercedes-AMG A45 on notice: 2026 Renault 5 Turbo 3E concept car is heading to production

    16 December 2024 by John Law

    Renault revealed an epic, all-paw concept car at the 2022 Paris Motor...Read more

    Is this the new Toyota Tarago? Iconic people mover to return as electric and plug-in hybrid rival to Kia Carnival, Volkswagen ID.Buzz, XPeng X9 and Hyundai Staria: Report

    16 December 2024 by John Law

    Four years after Japan axed the Estima, Australia lost one of its...Read more

    1000km driving range Corolla takes shape: 2026 Toyota Corolla with plug-in hybrid will compete with Mazda 3, Kia Cerato-replacing K4 and VW Golf

    14 December 2024 by John Law

    Following its Australian launch in August 2018, the Toyota Corolla is...Read more

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