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.

How you could save more than $8000 on an electric car loan: Australian government announces low-interest loans making EVs such as the BYD Atto 3, GWM Ora and MG4 cheaper

19 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Charge an electric car as fast as filling a petrol one? Chinese EV battery giant CATL to launch ambitious battery swap project that could be the end of range anxiety... and petrol stations

19 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

CATL will co-develop 10 new electric cars with Chinese EV partners as...Read more

Tough-as-nails new ute spied: Our first look at incoming MG ute to rival high-trim versions of Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Kia Tasman and Volkswagen Amarok?

19 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

An MG-badged version of the SAIC Motor Maxus Interstellar – to be sold...Read more

Best hybrid cars arriving in 2025

19 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

If 2024 could be summarised with a powertrain then it would be the year of the hybrid. Demand for hybrids – including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) – skyrocketed in 2024, with many companies embracing the technology as demand for electric vehicles cooled. Expect that momentum to continue through to 2025...Read more

Two new electric hot hatches bound for Australia to rival Cupra Born, Abarth 500e and MG4 XPower: Pricing revealed for 2025 Mini Cooper Electric JCW and Aceman Electric JCW

18 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Mini has announced pricing for its fully-electric John Cooper Works (...Read more

'Many years' ahead: Former CEO of Jeep, Ram, Fiat and Peugeot parent company offers grim warning for the future of western car brands as pressure from Chinese electric car makers like BYD, MG and Xpeng mounts

18 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Just weeks after stepping down as the head of European-American...Read more

Ageing small cars revamped: 2025 Mazda CX-3 and Mazda2 released to tangle with Toyota Yaris Cross and GWM Haval Jolion

18 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Mazda has consolidated its CX-3 and Mazda2 ranges for 2025, while...Read more

Has the number of Chinese-made cars peaked in Australia? Weak sales from Tesla, MG and LDV sees Chinese deliveries dip as Japan, Thailand strengthen their leads with the Toyota HiLux, RAV4 and Ford Ranger | Analysis

17 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

If there has been a single story that has come out of the automotive...Read more

MG could launch affordable electric car with breakthrough battery that delivers 1000km of range as soon as 'next year', beating Toyota, Volkswagen and Nissan to the plate

17 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

MG could launch an affordable electric car equipped with a semi-solid-...Read more

The Tesla Model Y's nightmare has arrived: 2025 BYD Sealion 7 confirmed in homologation filings with key specifications that reveal how it will shape up against the Model Y, Kia EV5, Xpeng G6, Deepal S07 and Leapmotor C10

17 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Just weeks after snapping a BYD Sealion 7 in the wild, the Chinese EV...Read more

Who is leading the electric car charge in Australia? Electric Vehicle Council report reveals which states are forging ahead and which are lagging behind in the EV state of origin | Analysis

17 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has released its State Of EVs...Read more

Chinese brand's new 1500km driving range plug-in hybrid range extender that has eyes set on Kia Sorento, Toyota Kluger and incoming Hyundai Palisade: 2025 Chery Exceed Exlantix ET released in China

16 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The trend of range-extender hybrids is showing no signs of slowing down...Read more

Forget the Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson, the Toyota RAV4 GR Sport plug-in hybrid has the power and fuel efficiency to beat the BYD Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, so why don't we get it in Australia?

15 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The Toyota RAV4 is about to cement its status as Australia’s second...Read more

Popular medium SUV updated: 2025 GWM Haval H6 GT range tweaked as brand awaits incoming plug-in hybrid variant to rival BYD Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

13 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

GWM has revealed some minor changes to its Haval H6 GT range ahead of...Read more

Is BYD China's most exciting electric car brand? This 800km driving range Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV has something to say about that with Ferrari Purosangue looks and Tesla Model Y Performance punishing pace

13 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Off the back of its SU7 electric sedan, Chinese tech company turned...Read more

Best 4WDs arriving in 2025

13 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Four-wheel drives are a major part of Australia's motoring DNA. It's little wonder then that the segment is one of our most competitive. It's set to grow even more so in 2025, with old familiar favourites receiving much needed upgrades, alongside some brand new models that are set to shake things...Read more

Prices slashed by up to $7500 for Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max rival: 2024 GWM Cannon Ute goes into runout sale as brand prepares for more powerful 2025 model

13 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The GWM Cannon Ute range is in runout with sales of between $2000 and $...Read more

Popular compact car levels up! 2025 Audi A3 and S3 sedan and hatchback range gets performance and design improvements to compete with BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class

12 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Audi has revealed its facelifted A3 and S3 hatch and sedan range with...Read more

BYD reveals tough-looking new electric family SUV: Should the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tuscon and Mazda CX-5 be worried?

12 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

BYD’s off-road sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao has revealed its second Toyota-...Read more

China's super-sized six-seat SUV dwarfs Kia Sorento, Hyundai Palisade and Toyota Kluger: 2025 Deepal S09 range extender revealed in government documents

10 December 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Just weeks after launching its Tesla Model Y competitor in Australia,...Read more

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Samuel Irvine

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