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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.

    Popular family SUV hit with price rise: 2025 Ford Everest Sport and Platinum variants get more expensive, with small updates earmarked for the rest of the range

    8 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    China's answer to the Range Rover Sport confirmed for Australia: Chery's premium sub-brand to launch luxury, off-road SUV in Australia next year with plug-in hybrid power

    8 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Chery’s sub-brand Jaecoo will launch in Australia in the second half of...Read more

    Cost of living crisis spells the end of small sports car? 2025 Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ struggle on the sales chart, but luxury performance cars like the Porsche 911 and Lamborghini Huracan reap big benefits

    8 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Is the small sports car the latest victim of the cost-of-living crisis...Read more

    McLaren P1 successor is the brand's most powerful road-legal car yet: Formula One-inspired McLaren W1 hybrid supercar delivers a staggering 938kW!

    7 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    There’s a brand-new W1 supercar, but despite the bright orange paint...Read more

    Why all car brands should fear this automaker: The might and power of Chinese brand BYD on full display as production of its electric cars such as the 2025 BYD Seal, Atto3 and Dolphin explodes | Analysis

    7 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    BYD's rapid growth should have other car brands worried.

    Last...Read more

    Toyota delays US production of three-row electric SUV rumoured to be Toyota BZ5x, rival to Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9

    4 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Toyota has delayed plans to build electric vehicles in the United...Read more

    2025 Cadillac Lyriq pricing and features detailed: Luxury electric SUV to rival BMW iX and Audi Q8 e-tron as cut-price alternative in Australia

    4 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Cadillac has revealed pricing and specifications for its debut model in...Read more

    More electric range for Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid: updated family SUV and rival to BYD Sealion 6 gets better fuel economy and powertrain upgrades for 2025, but when will it come to Australia?

    3 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Mitsubishi has unveiled a refreshed Outlander plug-in hybrid in Europe...Read more

    Cut-price hot hatch revealed! 2025 Hyundai i20 N pricing and features detailed: Toyota GR Yaris and Volkswagen Polo GTI rival gets design tweaks and extra tech

    3 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Hyundai has unveiled some minor design and technology upgrades for its...Read more

    Lotus reveals its most powerful four-cylinder yet: AMG-powered 2025 Lotus Emira Turbo SE can hit 0-100km/h in four seconds flat

    2 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Lotus has announced a revised line-up for its two-door Emira sports...Read more

    New Chinese electric cars achieve five-star ANCAP safety rating: 2025 Smart #1 and Smart #3 get big boost in battle take on Cupra Born, BYD Atto 3 and MG 4 electric

    2 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Australia and New Zealand's independent assessor of vehicle safety,...Read more

    Watch out Toyota Corolla and Kia Cerato! 2025 Mazda 3 hatchback gains tech, safety upgrades and a minor price increase

    2 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Mazda has given its Mazda3 hatch and sedan range a suite of upgrades...Read more

    Special new Triton GLX-R arrives: 2025 Mitsubishi Triton pricing and specs confirmed as Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and Toyota HiLux rival's line-up gets even more competitive

    1 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Mitsubishi has expanded its Triton range for MY24.5, reinstating the...Read more

    New family SUV can travel up to 1400km before needing to be refuelled: 2025 Chery Tiggo 9 announced for Australia as a petrol and plug-in hybrid rival to the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe large family SUVs

    1 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Chery has confirmed its large Tiggo 9 SUV for the Australian market,...Read more

    2025 Hyundai Santa Fe adventure-ready XRT packaging revealed! Hybrid family SUV gains better off-road capability to take on Toyota Prado, Ford Everest and more

    1 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    The Hyundai Santa Fe is set to gain better off-road credentials with...Read more

    Special new Isuzu 4WD revealed: Popular 2025 Isuzu MU-X off-road SUV gears up with a touring and towing-focused package to battle the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

    1 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Isuzu has extended its special 'Tour Mate' packaging to its popular...Read more

    Special Walkinshaw tuned Isuzu D-Max edges closer: 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade ute to take fight to Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior and Toyota HiLux GR Sport

    1 October 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Isuzu has released its first teaser for the upcoming D-Max Blade, a...Read more

    Mercedes-Benz could axe two SUVs as the luxury brand faces dwindling sales and prepares for electric car transition: Report

    30 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Two Mercedes-Benz SUVs could be on the chopping block as the luxe...Read more

    Toyota's new sports car takes shape in fresh renders: 2026 Toyota MR2 performance hero could be a potent hybrid GR Corolla mash-up

    30 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Fresh renders from...Read more

    Budget electric Chinese SUV coming to Oz? 2025 Kia EV3 and Hyundai Kona Electric rivalling Stellantis-backed Leapmotor B10 compact SUV to be revealed next month

    26 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine

    Chinese new electric car brand Leapmotor is gearing up to unveil its...Read more

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