Articles by Tom White

Tom White

Deputy News Editor

Despite studying ancient history and law at university, it makes sense Tom ended up writing about cars, as he spent the majority of his waking hours finding ways to drive as many as possible. His fascination with automobiles was also accompanied by an affinity for technology growing up, and he is just as comfortable tinkering with gadgets as he is behind the wheel. His time at CarsGuide has given him a nose for industry news and developments at the forefront of car technology.

Best electric cars arriving in 2025

16 December 2024 by Tom White

Renault Megane 2025 review: E-Tech Techno EV60 long-term | Part 1

9 December 2024 by Tom White

French brands seem to be in a bit of a spot in Australia right now but the new electric Megane might be the beginning of a new era for Renault. Once quirky European alternatives to more mainstream options like Volkswagen , brands like Peugeot and Renault have experienced various levels of...Read more

Toyota Prado alternative Australia needs: 2025 Haval H9 4WD begins sale outside China and receives a new 2.4-litre turbo diesel engine option - but does Australia have room for another Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X rival?

9 December 2024 by Tom White

Haval’s flagship SUV, the blocky H9 off-roader has launched in markets...Read more

How did your car score? 2025 MG ZS hybrid small SUV falls short in safety testing, but how did the Hyundai Santa Fe, Volvo EX30, Xpeng G6 and Jeep Avenger fare?

5 December 2024 by Tom White

ANCAP has released a raft of new scores for eight new models that have...Read more

BYD's most affordable SUV one step closer to Australia? 2025 Atto 3 Up trademarked as Toyota Yaris Cross-sized electric car looks to challenge MG ZS EV, Kia EV3, and Hyundai Inster

4 December 2024 by Tom White

BYD has taken a step towards releasing what could be yet another...Read more

Ford cancels electric car: BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV rivalling Ford Puma Gen-E EV axed in Australia as Ford doubles down on Ranger ute and Everest SUV despite looming emissions regulations

4 December 2024 by Tom White

After much speculation, Ford has quietly cancelled its plans to import...Read more

The electric car Toyota Australia needs? Chinese Toyota bZ3C bests bZ4X with up to 630km of driving range and high-tech specs as potential rival to Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and BYD Atto 3

3 December 2024 by Tom White

Revealed at the Beijing motor show as one of three new electric...Read more

Volkswagen Touareg 2025 review: R

30 November 2024 by Tom White

It’s big, it’s fast, it’s luxurious, Volkswagen’s Touareg has always been a stand-out large SUV. This one, the full-fat R is the latest take on the halo Volkswagen model. It has big shoes to fill. See, top-spec Touaregs in the past are hardly rivals to the Toyota LandCruisers and Hyundai Palisades...Read more

Meet the Hyundai Venue-battling 2025 Mahindra 3XO, the Indian brand's shot at the small SUV segment dominated by the Mazda CX-3, Kia Stonic and Toyota Yaris Cross

28 November 2024 by Tom White

Mahindra has fully detailed its 3X0 for the Indian market, a combustion...Read more

MG's Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento, and Hyundai Santa Fe rival finally revealed! 2025 MG QS seven-seat all-wheel drive large SUV shown for the first time in UAE as re-badged Roewe RX9 - expected in Australia next year

27 November 2024 by Tom White

MG has revealed its flagship seven-seat SUV overseas.

The model...Read more

Mazda CX-90 2025 review: G50E Touring AWD

26 November 2024 by Tom White

When it comes to Mazda’s luxury aspirations, the CX-90 is it. The big Kahuna. Seven seats of what should be the Japanese brand’s exceptionalism amongst its mainstream rivals. But does this more than five-metre-long Mazda have what it takes to elevate the brand beyond the likes of Toyota, Hyundai,...Read more