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.

'No one car company is going to dominate like it has': Toyota expects SUVs like RAV4 to overtake utes as Australia's best selling vehicle as fierce new competitors like BYD Shark, Kia Tasman, GWM Cannon Alpha and more eat into HiLux and Ford Ranger sales

18 November 2024 by John Law

Popular SUV likely to set sales record: Over 25,000 2025 Toyota Prados coming to Australia, carmaker promises no repeat of 18-month-plus LandCruiser 300 Series, 70 Series and RAV4 wait times

17 November 2024 by John Law

Toyota Australia looks to have learnt its lesson.

After the hot...Read more

Next-gen 2026 Suzuki Jimny ute and hybrid take shape: Iconic 4WD won't be electric car as it could recreate Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series success in miniature

16 November 2024 by John Law

It feels like the Suzuki Jimny has been around forever, but compared to...Read more

How Australia helped the new 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado 'step up': 4WD icon has local development on suspension, transmission and engine plus genuine accessories package to punish the Nissan Patrol, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X

14 November 2024 by John Law

Although it’s made by a Japanese company in another country, the Toyota...Read more

Why Toyota, Ford and Mazda should be worried: Sydney International EV Autoshow proves new Chinese electric car brands like Xpeng, Deepal, Zeekr are ready to rumble with major manufacturers | Opinion

14 November 2024 by John Law

Getting out among new car buyers can be a rare occurrence in this line...Read more

More choice for revised German electric sports car: 2025 Porsche Taycan GTS and 4 added to line-up bringing more choice to Audi e-tron GT rival

13 November 2024 by John Law

After the launch of the Taycan facelift in August, Porsche has brought...Read more

Nissan's sporty electric car secret: Could a fast, affordable EV based on 2018 Leaf Nismo RC concept come to challenge Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Alpine A290? Report

11 November 2024 by John Law

Back in 2018, Nissan cobbled together a Leaf silhouette racecar with...Read more

Toyota and Tesla's nightmare arrives: MG4 electric car outsells Tesla Model Y, Model 3 and Toyota Camry, nearly catches Toyota Corolla but is it sustainable?

9 November 2024 by John Law

Is MG the latest headache for Tesla and Toyota? October’s electric car...Read more

More than 16,000 cars hit with urgent recall notice: Owners of Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda ZR-V and Honda Civic Type R urged to visit dealer

8 November 2024 by John Law

A wide-reaching recall has been issued by Honda Australia concerning 16...Read more

More driving range and simpler name for electric family SUV: 2025 Volvo EX40 name locked in for BMW iX1, Mercedes-Benz EQA and Renault Megane E-Tech rivalling XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

8 November 2024 by John Law

Volvo has changed the name of its first electric car from the mouthful...Read more

Watch out, Tesla Model Y! New Chinese electric SUV lands in Australia with sharp price to take on Xpeng G6 and Aion V: 2025 Deepal S07 pricing in Australia revealed

8 November 2024 by John Law

New Chinese brand Deepal has arrived in Australia with sharp pricing on...Read more

Petrol-powered hot hatch and convertible land to tangle with Abarth 500e, Volkswagen Polo GTI and Hyundai i20 N: 2025 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works and Convertible pricing confirmed

7 November 2024 by John Law

Mini has announced pricing for the Mini Cooper convertible range along...Read more

European electric car is cheaper than plug-in hybrid sibling: 2025 Peugeot E-308 pricing announced for small allocation of MG4, BYD Dolphin and Mini electric rival in Australia

7 November 2024 by John Law

Pricing for the 2025 E-308 battery electric hatchback has been...Read more

Game-changing electric car technology promises 1400km driving range and 12 minute fast-charge: Are range-extender hybrids the next frontier for Chinese EV makers?

7 November 2024 by John Law

Chinese carmaker XPeng has announced it is developing a new Extended...Read more

'More than just a concept': Toyota RAV4's tough-as-nails future revealed in SEMA special that points to RAV4 GR to rival Ford Bronco Sport and future Mitsubishi Outlander Ralliart

6 November 2024 by John Law

Toyota has been busy at this year’s Specialty Equipment Marketing...Read more

'The number one vehicle sold in Australia': Is BYD really going to take on Ford, Toyota, GWM and more the 2025 BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute? | Analysis

6 November 2024 by John Law

Following the reveal of the BYD Shark 6’s $57,900 (before on-road costs...Read more

Going electric 'would ruin' cult favourite 4WD: Suzuki boss rules out EV and hybrid version of Jimny 4x4 and instead will focus on commercial use like a mini LandCruiser 70 Series: Report

5 November 2024 by John Law

At the launch of Suzuki’s first ever electric car, the eVitara,...Read more

Farewell to a legendary car beloved by Aussies: New 2025 Toyota Prado is just around the corner but is it better in every way or will we miss some of the 150 Series Prado's charm? | Opinion

5 November 2024 by John Law

Fifteen years is a very long time. Since 2009 Australia has seen seven...Read more

Popular plug-in hybrid luxury SUV gets $9000 price cut: 2025 BMW X3 30e xDrive added to Australian range as mid-spec alternative to Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Lexus NX

4 November 2024 by John Law

BMW Australia has plugged the sizeable gap between base and flagship of...Read more

Next-gen 2026 Kia Seltos hybrid spied! Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Kona, GWM Haval Jolion and Nissan Qashqai rival to pick up fuel-sipping hybrid power in new model: Reports

4 November 2024 by John Law

The first spy pictures of the second generation Kia Seltos have been...Read more

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John Law

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