Articles by 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.

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.

Ford's electric car breakthrough: 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E sets new world record to beat rivals such as the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6

8 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Tesla Model Y smashing new EV locked in: 2025 Smart #5 to be revealed in Australia with bonkers performance variant to match Hyundai Ioniq 5 N power and blow Kia EV6 GT and Polestar 2 Performance away

7 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Smart will unveil its largest and most powerful SUV to date – the Smart...Read more

2023-2024 Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 diesel variants involved in product safety recall for transmission fix

5 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Mazda Australia has issued a recall for 860 diesel engined variants of...Read more

Big technology shift coming for popular electric car: Facelifted 2025 BYD Seal gets cosmetic tweaks and embraces Lidar despite key rival Tesla Model 3 sticking to cameras

5 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The 2025 BYD Seal was revealed in official images last Friday,...Read more

Move over VW Golf R and Subaru WRX: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla finally gets a long-awaited automatic gearbox and more grunt

2 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Toyota has broadened the appeal of its rally-bred GR Corolla hot hatch...Read more

Lexus edges ever closer to LFA replacement! New LFR seemingly caught testing on track as V8 Mercedes-AMG GT and Porsche 911 rival takes shape

2 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Plans for a new V8-powered Lexus supercar appear to be well underway....Read more

Sleek European SUV arrives with a fresh look as a style-forward alternative to the Toyota Corolla Cross, Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona

2 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Renault has announced a suite of cosmetic upgrades and a refreshed line...Read more

Maserati safe for now: Stellantis forced to walk back comments from its CEO it could sell off the luxury Italian brand

1 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Stellantis has walked back comments from its CEO, Carlos Tavares, in...Read more

New electric car arrives with massive driving range: Posh next-gen Audi A6 e-tron revealed, including a hot S6 variant, to take on the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE

1 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Audi's A6 is going all electric, ditching petrol-power for the next-gen...Read more

Isuzu's tough new D-Max revealed: Popular ute gets a rugged adventure makeover to take the fight to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

1 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Competition amongst Australia’s top-selling vehicles is heating up,...Read more

Ultimate hoon car grows up and joins police force: 2024 Subaru WRX replaces Kia Stinger and Volkswagen Passat in Northern Territory

31 July 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The original cop-magnet has found itself on the other side of the law...Read more

Cut-price new Chinese ute brand confirmed for Oz! Foton returns with a range of affordable vans and utes to tackle the GWM Cannon Ute, LDV T60 and BYD Shark plug-in hybrid ute

30 July 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Chinese brand Foton is bringing a new range of trucks, utes and vans to...Read more

Kia's new electric EV3 SUV price revealed? UK prices gives best indication of new BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y rival's Australian cost

30 July 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Kia has revealed its UK pricing for what is to be its most affordable...Read more

Iconic brands could be axed: Stellantis boss puts Maserati, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Citroen on notice as sales dwindle in 2024

29 July 2024 by Samuel Irvine

CEO of European auto conglomerate Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, has told...Read more

Cut-price Ferrari rival installs monster V8: 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 uses the most powerful American V8 in history to steal the Dodge Demon's crown

26 July 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Move over...Read more

The V8 lives on! Porsche to continue developing V8 engine from Cayenne Turbo GT as testing for next-gen BMW iX, Audi Q6 e-tron rival kicks off

26 July 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Porsche is working hard on its next generation all-electric Cayenne SUV...Read more

Hybrid car future? Carmakers pump the brakes on ambitious electric car rollouts as Porsche, Audi, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Ford say they need more time

25 July 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Porsche has joined a growing list of automakers in watering down their...Read more

Articles by Samuel Irvine

Samuel Irvine

Cadet Journalist

Ford's electric car breakthrough: 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E sets new world record to beat rivals such as the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6

Tesla Model Y smashing new EV locked in: 2025 Smart #5 to be revealed in Australia with bonkers performance variant to match Hyundai Ioniq 5 N power and blow Kia EV6 GT and Polestar 2 Performance away

2023-2024 Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 diesel variants involved in product safety recall for transmission fix

Big technology shift coming for popular electric car: Facelifted 2025 BYD Seal gets cosmetic tweaks and embraces Lidar despite key rival Tesla Model 3 sticking to cameras

Move over VW Golf R and Subaru WRX: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla finally gets a long-awaited automatic gearbox and more grunt

Lexus edges ever closer to LFA replacement! New LFR seemingly caught testing on track as V8 Mercedes-AMG GT and Porsche 911 rival takes shape

Sleek European SUV arrives with a fresh look as a style-forward alternative to the Toyota Corolla Cross, Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona

Maserati safe for now: Stellantis forced to walk back comments from its CEO it could sell off the luxury Italian brand

New electric car arrives with massive driving range: Posh next-gen Audi A6 e-tron revealed, including a hot S6 variant, to take on the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE

Isuzu's tough new D-Max revealed: Popular ute gets a rugged adventure makeover to take the fight to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

Ultimate hoon car grows up and joins police force: 2024 Subaru WRX replaces Kia Stinger and Volkswagen Passat in Northern Territory

Cut-price new Chinese ute brand confirmed for Oz! Foton returns with a range of affordable vans and utes to tackle the GWM Cannon Ute, LDV T60 and BYD Shark plug-in hybrid ute

Kia's new electric EV3 SUV price revealed? UK prices gives best indication of new BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y rival's Australian cost

Iconic brands could be axed: Stellantis boss puts Maserati, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Citroen on notice as sales dwindle in 2024

Cut-price Ferrari rival installs monster V8: 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 uses the most powerful American V8 in history to steal the Dodge Demon's crown

The V8 lives on! Porsche to continue developing V8 engine from Cayenne Turbo GT as testing for next-gen BMW iX, Audi Q6 e-tron rival kicks off

Hybrid car future? Carmakers pump the brakes on ambitious electric car rollouts as Porsche, Audi, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Ford say they need more time

New cut-price small SUV with head-turning looks arrives to take the fight to the popular MG ZS and Hyundai Kona

Cut-price Mercedes SUVs: 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA City Edition and GLE Night Edition priced to compete with BMW X1 and X5

Special Ford Ranger confirmed: 2025 Ford Ranger Tremor ute arrives to tackle Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Nissan Navara

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Cadet Journalist

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