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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.

    Family SUV gets added tech and features: 2025 Nissan X-Trail comes in for minor upgrade to tackle Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi Outlander

    5 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    China's cut-price answer to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Isuzu N-Series light truck: 2025 LDV Deliver 9 arrives with a steeper price but better safety, design and tech features

    5 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    LDV’s vans and buses are safer, cleaner and sleeker, with the Chinese...Read more

    New affordable hybrid SUV revealed: 2025 Dacia Duster is destined for Australia to take on the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Kona and MG ZS

    4 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Europe's latest budget-friendly hybrid SUV could be coming Down Under...Read more

    Popular big ute hit with urgent recall

    3 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    The RAM 1500, 2500 and 3500 have all been hit with a recall.

    ...Read more

    New electric SUV now $4000 cheaper! 2025 Jeep Avenger price cut before it even goes on sale as it becomes more competitive against the BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Kona Electric and coming Kia EV3

    3 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Jeep has slashed the price of its compact Avenger SUV – the brand’s...Read more

    New 614kW monster breaks cover! 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish is the car brand's most powerful combustion model ever to hammer the Ferrari 12Cilindri and Lamborghini Revuelto

    3 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Aston Martin is making up for lost time with the return of its iconic...Read more

    Vital upgrades for popular small SUV: 2025 Honda HR-V gets more hybrid variants and extra safety to battle the Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid and Hyundai Kona hybrid

    2 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    An updated Honda HR-V compact SUV has been announced for the Australian...Read more

    Huge $5000 price cut on popular electric car! 2025 Polestar 2 and 2025 Polestar 4 now cheaper and ready to fight the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal

    2 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    The Polestar 2 has been given a stack of new standard equipment and a...Read more

    'People want to pick a winner': Why Hyundai continues to forge ahead with hydrogen fuel cell technology along with Toyota and BMW in spite of strong opposition

    31 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    In the global push to decarbonise the automotive industry, there are...Read more

    The modern electric Kombi Australian prices confirmed! 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz comes in under Luxury Car Tax threshold in a boon for novated leases

    30 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Pricing and specs for Volkswagen's “electric Kombi” – the I.D Buzz –...Read more

    Seven-seat version of 2025 Tesla Model Y to be built in China where Oz cars are built, but will it arrive here to tackle the Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Kluger

    30 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Tesla will begin producing a seven-seater Model Y in China, according...Read more

    More power! 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor gets extra grunt in the US but will Aussie versions get the same upgrade to leave the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max in their dust?

    30 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    The Ranger Raptor will get even more grunt in the US, with Ford...Read more

    BMW joins forces with Toyota to develop hydrogen-powered cars

    29 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Toyota will band together with BMW to develop hydrogen technology, in...Read more

    New name confirmed for huge family-friendly electric car: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 production locked in as a budget-friendly rival for BMW iX and Range Rover EV

    29 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Hyundai has confirmed its largest-ever electric SUV will be named the...Read more

    JAC T9 ute receives five-star safety rating ahead of Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival's Australian debut

    29 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    The JAC T9 will debut in Australia with a five-star ANCAP safety rating...Read more

    Is this flagship luxury SUV Chery's cut-price answer to the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and Range Rover?

    28 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Chery is expected to unveil a flagship luxury SUV under its Fulwin sub-...Read more

    Powerful electric hot hatch revealed: 2025 BYD Seal 06 GT is likely to pack twin-motor 310kW powertrain to put the hurt on MG4 XPower and Cupra Born

    28 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    BYD has revealed the first official images of its 2025 Seal 06 GT....Read more

    Tough work van levels up: 2025 Mercedes-Benz Vito, eVito vans and V-Class people mover get big refresh with electric variants to tackle E-Transit Custom and LDV eDeliver

    28 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Mercedes-Benz has refreshed its range of mid-size vans and people...Read more

    Ford's mini Toyota LandCruiser smasher revealed: 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch breaks cover as the hardcore mid-size 4WD we've always wanted

    27 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    In the never-ending series of cool vehicles we don’t get in Australia,...Read more

    More bad news for Chinese electric car makers: Canada to impose huge tax on Chinese EVs such as the 2025 BYD Atto 3, MG4 and even some Tesla Model 3s

    27 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Canada has followed the lead of the US and European Union in announcing...Read more

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