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    Articles by Tom White

    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.

    Hate big power bills? What 'vehicle to grid' or 'V2G' technology means for electric vehicles and why the Australian Government is suddenly talking about it

    11 November 2024 by Tom White

    One electric car equals 'ten, twenty, thirty ICE cars': How EVs like the Audi Q6 e-tron and Q4 e-tron will save beloved V8 performance cars including the Audi RS6 and RS Q8

    11 November 2024 by Tom White

    At a preview event for the Q6 e-tron electric mid-size SUV, Audi...Read more

    Peugeot Partner 2025 review: Premium LWB

    8 November 2024 by Tom White
    Is there a class of vehicle more overlooked in Australia than the humble light van? While the pragmatic and often hatchback-based small van is dwarfed in size and sales by the popular ute as the commercial vehicle of choice here, the case is completely reversed in Europe, where light commercial...Read more

    Electric SUV promises 'sustainable' prices in dramatically variable EV market: 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron pricing revealed for BMW iX and Polestar 3 rival

    7 November 2024 by Tom White

    Audi has revealed price tags for its three variant strong Q6 e-tron...Read more

    Watch out BYD Atto 3! 2025 Suzuki e Vitara finally revealed as Japanese brand's potentially affordable MG ZS EV rival

    6 November 2024 by Tom White

    Suzuki has finally thrown the covers off its first battery electric...Read more

    Volvo XC40 2025 review: Recharge Plus long-term | Part 3

    3 November 2024 by Tom White
    As we hand the keys back for our XC40, it’s a good time to reflect on what has made it such a successful example of a combustion car making the switch to pure electric. Volvo tells us more than half of new XC40 buyers are picking an electric version and after three months and around 3000km behind...Read more

    Hybrid or hydrogen for future 4WDs and utes? Ineos weighs in on low-emissions future in the off-road space for its Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series rivalling Grenadier

    3 November 2024 by Tom White

    Electrifying off-road vehicles is more of a challenge than it is for on...Read more

    'We're ready to handle hesitancy' How the 2025 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster will avoid the same fate as the Jeep Gladiator and Mercedes-Benz X-Class

    1 November 2024 by Tom White

    Ineos Asia Pacific boss Justin Hocevar told CarsGuide how the...Read more

    Hardcore hybrid and electric Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series fighter not axed, just waiting for the right moment as Ineos faces tough new emissions laws in Australia

    31 October 2024 by Tom White

    Speaking to CarsGuide at the launch of the Grenadier...Read more

    Ineos Grenadier 2025 review: Quartermaster - Australian first drive

    31 October 2024 by Tom White
    In Australia, we like to think anything could be a ute. From our once-locally-developed models from Ford and Holden to today’s top-selling HiLux and Ranger , there’s nothing we love more than something tough with a tray. The thing is, such experience also makes Aussies the biggest ute critics. It’s...Read more

    Why Cupra won't build a ute to rival popular Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz despite edgy branding and impending US-market entry

    26 October 2024 by Tom White

    Cupra has shut the door on the idea of building a ute as part of its...Read more

    'Everything will be MGified': Why Australia's most popular Chinese car maker won't expand into sub-brands to rival GWM, Lexus and Xpeng despite plans to conquer every segment

    22 October 2024 by Tom White

    Australia’s original Chinese-backed success story, MG, won’t diversify...Read more

    MG won't follow in Toyota's footsteps and go hybrid and electric only in Australia

    21 October 2024 by Tom White

    MG is on a hybrid roll, adding petrol-electric power to the new-...Read more

    Why MG is doing what other car brands aren't and leaving its past behind it with the 2025 Cyberster electric car drop-top and is focusing on futuristic rather than classic design queues

    17 October 2024 by Tom White

    Retro is all the rage. From the Suzuki Jimny to the Renault 5 and the...Read more

    Next-gen cut-price hybrid SUV here very soon: Here's when you can get into the new Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross rivalling 2025 MG ZS small SUV and what to expect from its overhauled range

    17 October 2024 by Tom White

    MG has confirmed launch plans for its next-generation ZS small SUV,...Read more

    MG's first $100K plus car lands in Australia as the 2025 MG Cyberster arrives as the first electric drop-top car since the Tesla Roadster

    16 October 2024 by Tom White

    MG has at long last revealed pricing and details for its Cyberster...Read more

    Another Toyota RAV4 Hybrid rival from GWM Haval: Will this mid-size SUV hit Australian shores or are we set to receive something better?

    16 October 2024 by Tom White

    GWM Haval’s latest mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV has been leaked ahead of...Read more

    Meet the latest BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Kona EV, and Kia EV3 challenger: 2025 Leapmotor B10 revealed

    15 October 2024 by Tom White

    Chinese-European automaker Leapmotor has revealed its next model, the...Read more

    2025 Tesla Robotaxi and Robovan finally revealed: Electric car pioneer promises the future but offers little detail on upcoming autonomous coupe and small bus

    11 October 2024 by Tom White

    Tesla has, at long last, revealed its fully autonomous Robotaxi.

    ...Read more

    Cupra Tavascan 2025 review - International first drive

    10 October 2024 by Tom White
    Perhaps you’re reading this review because you’re genuinely interested in an electric mid-size SUV and you’re not sold on the Tesla Model Y but you want something with a bit more attitude than a Toyota bZ4X. Well, the Cupra Tavascan is designed to fill exactly that niche. A sporty mid-size SUV that...Read more

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