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    Articles by Samuel Irvine

    Samuel Irvine

    Samuel Irvine

    Cadet Journalist

    Since visiting car shows at Melbourne Exhibition Centre with his Dad and older brother as a little boy, Samuel knew that his love of cars would be unwavering.

    But it wasn’t until embarking on a journalism masters degree two years ago that he saw cars as a legitimate career path. Now, Samuel is CarsGuide’s first Cadet Journalist.

    He comes to CarsGuide with an eagerness to report on a rapidly advancing automotive industry, and a passion to communicate the stories car buyers need to know most.

    New sports car powered by a mega ute takes shape? New Lexus coupe rumoured to use hybrid power from Toyota Tundra or Tacoma pick-ups: report

    27 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    Australia's new cheapest electric SUV: $6000 slashed off Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3 rival as 2025 MG ZS EV enters run-out sale

    26 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    The MG ZS EV is officially in run-out mode as the brand moves to slash...Read more

    Brutish performance car has arrived! 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 53 4MATIC+ stuns with rapid acceleration, 330kW of power and a price tag to challenge the BMW M440i and Audi RS5 Coupe

    26 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    Mercedes-Benz has confirmed pricing for its new CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe,...Read more

    Budget family SUV rival to Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe surfaces: Seven-seat 2025 MG QS details leak ahead of official Australian launch

    26 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    MG’s upcoming seven-seat family SUV, the QS, has been revealed in...Read more

    The unlikely electric SUV hero that is cheaper than a Tesla Model Y: 2025 Cupra Tavascan priced to compete with BYD Sealion 7, XPeng G6 and Kia EV5 as it gears for Australian launch

    25 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    Volkswagen Group will front its Tesla Model Y rival – the Cupra...Read more

    Ram's new 'secret weapon' ute! 2026 Ram 1500 V6 range-extender pick-up with 1100km range is 'coming fast' as an electrified rival to the Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado

    25 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    Ram’s global CEO, Tim Kuniski, is so excited about the brand’s upcoming...Read more

    'Big leap forward': BMW pours cold water on solid-state battery plans, insists upcoming iX3 and 3 Series Neue Klasse electric cars will deliver major improvements in EV range and power

    24 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    BMW estimates it is still years away from requiring solid-state...Read more

    Bold new electric car to offer price parity with hybrid twin: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV and Hybrid could cost the same as brand targets ultra-efficiency to blitz Tesla Model 3, BMW i4 and BYD Seal

    21 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    Mercedes-Benz has announced it will deliver price parity between its...Read more

    Huge power, torque and range improvements for classy electric SUV: BMW iX updated for 2025, but can a significant price rise justify it over a Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV or Polestar 3?

    20 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    BMW has revealed pricing and details for its updated iX electric SUV...Read more

    Ultra-efficient, cut-price electric car exposed: Watch out Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal 08 leaked in China as Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia EV4 rival but will it come to Australia?

    20 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    A new ultra-efficient BYD model has been exposed by China’s vehicle...Read more

    New ute could change the game: 2025 KGM Ssangyong Musso electric ute could beat Hyundai Santa Cruz and Ford Maverick to market but will it blitz dual-cab staples such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux?

    20 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    KGM SsangYong has shared the first official exterior images of its...Read more

    Plug-in hybrid SUV competitor to the Lexus NX, BMW X3 and Audi Q5 scores a refresh: Volvo XC60 welcomes design and tech upgrades for 2025

    20 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    Volvo has given its luxury mid-size XC60 SUV a modest update to keep...Read more

    The car brand that nailed the electric car transition: BMW shows the way with its mix of electric and petrol cars, such as the BMW i4 and M3, as rivals Porsche and Mercedes-Benz backflip on EV plans

    20 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    Out of all of the performance car brands grappling with the zero-...Read more

    Luxury Chinese electric SUV with budget-friendly price? Crucial details of Australian-bound 2026 XPeng G7 revealed, but will it rival the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 or the more premium BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV?

    19 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    We now know the crucial powertrain details of the incoming XPeng G7,...Read more

    2025 Tesla Model Y production starts at Shanghai Gigafactory with interesting design quirk, as BYD Sealion 7 and Kia EV5 rival's Australian launch edges closer

    19 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    Mass-production of the updated Tesla Model Y is officially underway at...Read more

    Popular 4WD avoids safety mandate that forced Toyota 70 Series LandCruiser to adopt AEB and spelt the end of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, ASX, Suzuki Vitara and Swift Sport in Australia

    19 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    The 2025 Ineos Grenadier will be exempt from having car-to-car...Read more

    Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series and HiLux's future revealed? Toyota's new hydrogen fuel cell system will be more durable, fuel efficient and cheaper than ever with trucks and utes in line for the new tech

    18 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    Could the HiLux go hydrogen-powered?

    Toyota...Read more

    The red tape choking electric car uptake: how Australia can tackle declining sales of EVs such as the Tesla Model Y, BYD Seal and Kia EV6

    18 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    Car industry bodies and electric car charging providers are calling for...Read more

    Toyota RAV4 toppler: 2026 Mazda CX-5 Hybrid takes shape but does the Mitsubishi Outlander, Kia Sportage and GWM Haval H6 rival have what it takes to be Australia's best-selling SUV?

    17 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    With its continued success on the sales charts as a noble Toyota RAV4...Read more

    Crucial details revealed! 2025 Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid ute to deliver more power than diesel V6 variants, but is enough to rival the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV?

    17 February 2025 by Samuel Irvine

    More crucial powertrain details for the incoming Ford Ranger plug-in...Read more

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