Articles by Richard Berry

Richard Berry

Senior Journalist

Richard had wanted to be an astrophysicist since he was a small child. He was so determined that he made it through two years of a physics degree, despite zero mathematical ability. Unable to build a laser in an exam and failing to solve the theoretical challenge of keeping a satellite in orbit, his professor noted the success Richard was enjoying in the drama and writing courses he had been doing on the side.

Even though Richard couldn’t see how a degree in story-telling and pretending would ever get him a job, he completed one anyway. Richard has since been a best-selling author and a journalist for 20 years, writing about science, music, finance, cars, TV, art, film, cars, theatre, architecture, food, and cars. He also really likes cars, and has owned an HQ ute, Citroen 2CV, XW Falcon, CV8 Monaro and currently, a 1951 Ford Tudor.

A husband and dad, Richard’s hobbies also include astronomy.

Richard Berry's Top 5 cars of 2023: From the MG4 to the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS

27 December 2023 by Richard Berry

Can you put a price on saving lives? If it wasn't for ANCAP, you might have to pay thousands for optional safety extras | Opinion

20 December 2023 by Richard Berry

Would you option safety tech if none of it was standard in your new car...Read more

Fully charged battery in five minutes? The biggest problem facing EVs has been solved by the makers of Jeep and Fiat

19 December 2023 by Richard Berry

The answer to the problem of long electric car charging times may have...Read more

Will there be an electric Suzuki Jimny? A hybrid car version of the the popular off-roader might be a more logical step

18 December 2023 by Richard Berry

The Suzuki Jimny is tiny, cute and remarkably capable off-road. And we...Read more

"Let's cut the back off a Jimny XL and make it a ute!" Suzuki Australia boss talks about how good a Jimny ute could be and what it would be like to bring back the Mighty Boy!

16 December 2023 by Richard Berry

Giant American pick-ups like the Dodge Ram and Chevrolet Siverado are...Read more

New bigger 2024 Mini Countryman SUV arriving early next year with Go Kart mode and LED lightshow for "special moments" as it looks to outshine the Volvo XC40, Lexus UX and more

12 December 2023 by Richard Berry

The new-generation version of Mini’s largest model, the Countryman SUV...Read more

Looking UP? BYD Yuan UP electric car leaked online, but will this MG ZS EV rival come to Australia?

11 December 2023 by Richard Berry

It seems like every month there is a new BYD model revealed in China...Read more

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB update lands in Australia with new looks, features and... a new price to battle Audi Q3, BMW X3, Genesis GV70, Lexus NX, Volvo XC60 and more

8 December 2023 by Richard Berry

Mercedes-Benz’s GLB could be the most underrated SUV from the brand...Read more

Suzuki Jimny 2024 review: XL

6 December 2023 by Richard Berry

The Jimny XL is an 'extra large' five-door version of the little three-door Jimny off-road SUV. Now, we love the three-door version of the Jimny for its retro looks and impressive off-road ability, but does the XL with its longer wheelbase increase space for people and their gear that’s lacking in...Read more

Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Coupe 2024 review

6 December 2023 by Richard Berry

Just seeing a coupe SUV in the traffic makes some people very cranky, but others love the sight of them and it’s these fans that Mercedes-Benz is hoping to woo with its new GLC300 Coupe. This new-generation GLC Coupe arrives six months after the regular SUV version of the GLC landed in Australia...Read more

High five! 2024 Suzuki Jimny XL five-door finally lands in Australia, but how much does the tiny off-roader cost?

5 December 2023 by Richard Berry

Suzuki's five-door Jimny XL has finally launched in Australia and...Read more

McLaren's new boss "loves SUVs". But would a high-riding Macca destroy the company or cement its future? | Opinion

3 December 2023 by Richard Berry

McLaren’s new global boss Michael Leiters loves SUVs - no seriously, I’...Read more

Bentley Bentayga 2024 review: Azure V8

27 November 2023 by Richard Berry

Yes, you can drive your Bentley and keep your family. It's called compromise, or the Bentayga, Bentley's SUV. The Bentayga my family has been living with is the Azure grade which promises to be even more comfortable and pleasant than the rest of the range. Comfort is important and we'll cover the...Read more

Ford's SUV you drive standing up, Toyota's tear gas dispensers, BMW's car wash robot: Our Top 5 weird but cool car patents

26 November 2023 by Richard Berry

We’ve all wanted to drive standing up before, right? And we’ve all...Read more

Toyota Kluger 2024 review: Grande Hybrid AWD

20 November 2023 by Richard Berry

So, a big SUV like the Toyota Kluger Grande is on your shopping list, but how well will a hybrid version work for you? Chances are you're a parent - the Kluger is a family favourite after all. And if you’re a parent take comfort in knowing this review of the Toyota Kluger Grande Hybrid is being...Read more

Genesis GV80 2024 review: 3.5T Luxury long-term | Part 3

19 November 2023 by Richard Berry

We said goodbye to Graham today. Graham is the name we gave to the Genesis GV80 3.5T Luxury, the long-term test car that’s been living with my family for the past three months. We name all our own cars. We have Otto and Morticia, before that there was Wendy, Molly and Felicity. It wasn’t until...Read more