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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.

    No hybrids, no worries: Skoda says NVES 'not scary' but believes its model mix will need to change in coming years

    3 August 2024 by Tom White

    Skoda Kamiq 2025 review - Australian first drive

    1 August 2024 by Tom White
    The Skoda Kamiq might be one of Australia’s most underrated vehicles. As you may or, more likely, may not know, the Kamiq crossover has always been positioned to compete with mainstream players like the Honda HR-V , Mazda CX-3 and Subaru Crosstrek in its own quirky way, which we’ve always quite...Read more

    2025 Skoda Kamiq pricing and features: Subaru Crosstrek and Mazda CX-3-challenging small SUV gets simplified range with more standard kit

    1 August 2024 by Tom White

    Skoda has revealed pricing and specifications for its facelifted 2025...Read more

    Electric car battery warranties explained

    1 August 2024 by Tom White

    Can you hear what’s coming over the horizon? Probably not, because it’s...Read more

    Australian market is an 'exciting' challenge: 2025 Cadillac Lyriq sports luxury SUV ready to face BYD's premium brands and take the fight to Audi Q8 e-tron, BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

    26 July 2024 by Tom White

    Is now the worst time for Cadillac to launch into the Australian market...Read more

    Monster SUV ruled out for Australia for now: Cadillac leaves door slightly open to the supercharged 6.2-litre V8-powered 2025 Escalade, the luxury SUV equivalent of the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150

    24 July 2024 by Tom White

    Cadillac has re-committed to being an EV-only brand in Australia when...Read more

    New Aussie-bound Chinese ute confirmed: Next-generation Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max rivalling 2025 LDV T60 breaks cover with both electric and diesel powertrains

    23 July 2024 by Tom White

    What looks to be the next-generation version of LDV’s popular T60 ute...Read more

    Potentially deal breaking 2024 Mitsubishi  Triton feature fixed! New software fix for popular dual-cab ute rival to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, as many brands look twice at active safety equipment in the wake of negative feedback

    22 July 2024 by Tom White

    Mitsubishi is the latest brand to offer a software fix for potentially...Read more

    The car brands hurting the most in 2024: Australia's new car market continues to be permanently altered by electrification and the biggest expansion of new players in its history

    21 July 2024 by Tom White

    Australia’s car market is in a much better position than it was just a...Read more

    A Genesis GV70, Audi Q8 e-tron, Mercedes-Benz EQC and Lexus RZ were used as benchmarks to make the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq a fun-to-drive electric car

    19 July 2024 by Tom White

    Cadillac will burst onto the scene in Australia before the end of 2024...Read more

    SsangYong to look very different in 2025: Korea's number three brand to launch Torres electric car and potentially adopt new KGM name in Australia before the end of the year

    18 July 2024 by Tom White

    Off the back of the reveal of the new Actyon coupe SUV, Ssangyong’s...Read more

    SsangYong revives Actyon mid-size SUV nameplate for 2025 with sleek design to rival the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and MG HS

    16 July 2024 by Tom White

    KG Mobility - still known in Australia as SsangYong - has revealed a...Read more

    LDV T60 Max 2024 review: Plus

    13 July 2024 by Tom White
    So, you’re after an affordable alternative to the increasingly expensive Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. You need it to be tough enough for work, but also big and comfortable enough to haul family every now and again. It’s a common predicament, and one that's increasingly served by Chinese and Korean...Read more

    Porsche not fazed by global EV slowdown: Hundreds of buyers line-up for new Macan despite not having seen it yet as BMW X3, Audi Q5 rival goes all electric

    12 July 2024 by Tom White

    Speaking to Australian media at a sneak preview event for the 2025...Read more

    'You wouldn't replace your engine': Porsche says there are 'myths' around EV batteries as its new 2025 Macan is designed to maintain battery life and resale

    12 July 2024 by Tom White

    Resale of electric vehicles has become a hot topic as the electrified...Read more

    Better than a battery electric vehicle? Meet the 2025 BMW iX5 Hydrogen - the zero emissions SUV for towing and long-distance driving that could one day replace petrol and diesel models like the Toyota Prado and Land Rover Defender

    9 July 2024 by Tom White

    BMW has toured its iX5 Hydrogen ‘pilot’ vehicle through Australia,...Read more

    Fiat 500e 2024 review: long-term | Part 3

    8 July 2024 by Tom White
    It’s our final month with the Fiat 500e, and despite its controversial pink paint and occasionally limiting dimensions, I must say I’ll miss this charming little car. It’s one of those vehicles which grows on you, and not an instant hit like some others I’ve had in the past. I’ll reiterate, though...Read more

    Best hybrid cars arriving in 2024

    3 July 2024 by Tom White
    We might be in the midst of an EV revolution in Australia, but the humble hybrid still does a lot of the heavy lifting on the sales charts offering the convenience of refuelling with trimmed-down bills and, in the case of a plug-in, the opportunity for zero-emissions motoring. Hybrids with and...Read more

    Pricing locked in for new city car: 2025 Mini Cooper five-door priced to fight Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Audi A1 and Fiat 500

    2 July 2024 by Tom White

    Mini has confirmed the five-door version of its iconic Cooper hatchback...Read more

    Why hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will make decarbonising more affordable and sustainable than electric cars alone: BMW says hydrogen must be part of its model mix

    30 June 2024 by Tom White

    Speaking to Australian media at a preview event for its iX5 hydrogen...Read more

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