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.

'The next battleground': Why Ford isn't worried about the BYD Shark 6 or GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV challenging Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid ute

10 November 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Mazda fully committed to petrol engines: Japanese brand announces 2027 Mazda CX-5 will get new four-cylinder 'Skyactiv-Z' engine, potentially with hybrid boost

8 November 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Mazda has announced it will release a new low-emissions, four cylinder...Read more

Hyundai i30 sedan range gets price cut

8 November 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Hyundai has announced price cuts of up to $2900 across some of its i30...Read more

How this Chinese brand produces electric cars for less than $700 each: Leapmotor reveals how it looked to BYD to cut production price of EVs in China and Europe: Reports

8 November 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Leapmotor shocked the Australian car world when it announced local...Read more

New Chinese hybrid ute scores five-star safety rating: 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha receives top marks in ANCAP crash test cementing its place as a rival for Mitsubishi Triton and Ford Ranger

7 November 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The first hybrid ute sold in Australia – the 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha –...Read more

Toyota 4WD gets ultimate off-road package

7 November 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Toyota’s in-house customisation brand, Modellista, has whipped up a...Read more

Popular Chinese ute recalled

6 November 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The Australian Government has issued a recall notice affecting 2872...Read more

Chinese 'halo car' revealed in government filings: 2025 LDV eTerron 9 and Terron 9 will be the brand's next breed of electric and diesel-powered utes to rival the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger, GWM Cannon Alpha and Toyota HiLux

4 November 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Homologation documents submitted to the Australian Government’s road...Read more

The car brand to watch in 2025: Not only is it the second-best-seller of hybrid cars behind Toyota, it is now a top ten brand in Australia, too

4 November 2024 by Samuel Irvine

When it comes to being a Chinese car brand in Australia, GWM knows a...Read more

Will the 2025 Kia Tasman really 'redefine' the ute sector? How Kia's new Tasman lines up in an on-paper comparison against Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max

4 November 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Kia has released its first ute with the ambitious target of capturing...Read more

Super-sized family SUV poised to get hybrid powertrain and nine seats! 2025 Hyundai Palisade goes big as Korean automaker aims to boost production output to rival Toyota Kluger and Nissan Pathfinder: Report

31 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Hyundai is set to go big with the new Palisade in terms of both design...Read more

Sporty seven-seat family SUV matches iconic hot hatch for pace: New-look 2025 Skoda Kodiaq RS outpaces Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and equals Golf GTI off the line

31 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Skoda has unveiled its new-look Kodiaq RS variant which is faster and...Read more

2025 Porsche 911 Turbo set for a power boost with hybrid variant confirmed for 2025

29 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

A brand new hybrid Porsche 911 Turbo variant is on the way.

VW to take drastic measures: Volkswagen to shut three factories, slash wages and reduce output in Germany amid falling new car demand and increased competition from Chinese electric car brands: Report

29 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Volkswagen will close three factories in Germany, reduce production...Read more

Mercedes-Benz slashes up to $12,000 off popular models: 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV and A200 hatch get mega price cuts to chase Audi, BMW and Lexus sales

28 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Mercedes-Benz has cut the price on two popular models in an attempt to...Read more

'Not recommended': Popular BYD Atto 3 Chinese electric SUV receives worst rating yet by safety testing authority for poor performing driver assistance technology

28 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Euro NCAP, Europe’s new car safety assessor, has advised drivers of the...Read more

Budget-friendly Toyota Yaris Cross and Volkswagen T-Cross competitor gets more value, new flagship variant: Facelifted 2025 Nissan Juke pricing confirmed at Australian release

28 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

A refreshed Nissan Juke range has arrived at Nissan dealers with a new...Read more

The car brands that'll change Australia's ute market forever: BYD, Chery, JAC, Foton, GWM and LDV to put the wind up the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux | Opinion

27 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Australia’s four-wheel drive ute market is set for a major shake up in...Read more

A plug-in hybrid with more range than an EV? CATL announces game-changing PHEV battery tech that can deliver up to 400km of electric range, more than electric cars like the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora

25 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

CATL, the world's largest EV battery manufacturer and the brand behind...Read more

'Scouts always come back': First look at Volkswagen Group's revived electric and plug-in hybrid Toyota LandCruiser, Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler rivals, the 2027 Scout Terra pick-up and Traveler SUV

25 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Revived off-road brand Scout has revealed the first pair of electric...Read more

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Samuel Irvine

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