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    Articles by Andrew Chesterton

    Andrew Chesterton

    Andrew Chesterton

    Contributing Journalist

    Andrew Chesterton should probably hate cars. From his hail-damaged Camira that looked like it had spent a hard life parked at the end of Tiger Woods' personal driving range, to the Nissan Pulsar Reebok that shook like it was possessed by a particularly mean-spirited demon every time he dared push past 40km/h, his personal car history isn't exactly littered with gold.

    But that seemingly endless procession of rust-savaged hate machines taught him something even more important; that cars are more than a collection of nuts, bolts and petrol. They're your ticket to freedom, a way to unlock incredible experiences, rolling invitations to incredible adventures. They have soul.

    And so, somehow, the car bug still bit. And it bit hard.

    When "Chesto" started his journalism career with News Ltd's Sunday and Daily Telegraph newspapers, he covered just about everything, from business to real estate, courts to crime, before settling into state political reporting at NSW Parliament House.

    But the automotive world's siren song soon sounded again, and he begged anyone who would listen for the opportunity to write about cars. Eventually they listened, and his career since has seen him filing car news, reviews and features for TopGear, Wheels, Motor and, of course, CarsGuide, as well as many, many others.

    More than a decade later, and the car bug is yet to relinquish its toothy grip. And if you ask Chesto, he thinks it never will.

    Crisis? What crisis? Australia's new-car market booms in 2023 with biggest result ever as electric vehicle sales continue to soar

    4 January 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

    "It sends a powerful message": Toyota says HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max's diesel dominance in 2023 proves it is right on electric vehicles in Australia

    4 January 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

    Toyota Australia says the more than 155,000 sales accrued by Australia'...Read more

    Long live the new dual-cab ute king! Ford Ranger ends the Toyota HiLux's seven-year reign as Australia's best-selling vehicle

    4 January 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

    The Ford Ranger is the most popular vehicle in Australia, ending the...Read more

    Can Hyundai take down Toyota in the off-road war? It will be LandCruiser Prado versus Santa Fe XRT in the battle of the bush-bashers in 2024

    2 January 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

    Hyundai appears to have chosen its new battleground with Toyota, with...Read more

    Too late for a V8? Toyota says it won't reopen LandCruiser 70 Series' order books until "at least" 2025 as V8-troubling fuel-efficiency standards loom

    31 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    There's a very real chance that, if you're not in the queue already,...Read more

    Andrew Chesterton's Top 5 cars of 2023: From madhouse McLarens to cheap Chinese electric cars

    28 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Well, that was quite the new-car year, wasn’t it? The wave of...Read more

    Nissan Sakura 2024 review

    26 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton
    It is no secret that the Chinese brands have taken Australia’s affordable EV market by storm. The three most affordable electric models in Australia are all Chinese, and all start under $40k. But this is the Nissan Sakura, a Japanese-market EV that has global potential, with the brand’s most senior...Read more

    Rust in pieces: From an unloved Mazda electric car to one of Kia's cheapest vehicles, these are the cars scrapped in 2023 - but should the LandCruiser 70 Series V8 be on the list?

    24 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Another year means another fleet of vehicles sent to the big scrapyard...Read more

    Forget the old-school diesel - the best 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado powertrain could make it to Australia after all

    20 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The best Toyota LandCruiser Prado powertrain looks to be firming for...Read more

    Five stars for Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: Chinese SUV scores full marks from ANCAP

    20 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has been awarded a full five-star ANCAP safety...Read more

    Sexier than a Tesla Model Y? 2024 Polestar 4 pricing and specifications for Australia revealed

    19 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The 2024 Polestar 4 will land in Australia next year priced from $81,...Read more

    Buy now or wait? Is the Tesla Model 3 about to get even cheaper in Australia?

    18 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    One of Australia's most popular electric vehicles could be about to get...Read more

    Still think electric vehicles are boring? The reborn Toyota Celica with 220kW and 1000km driving range will change your mind

    17 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    While the incoming Toyota MR2 looks set to retain turbo-petrol power,...Read more

    You can forget the Seagull and other cheap Chinese EVs: Why BYD won't be offering any $25k electric cars in Australia

    13 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    BYD says it isn't looking to offer any electric vehicles in the $20k-$...Read more

    "Thousands of customers are going to get a nice Christmas gift": Toyota wait times in Australia to tumble as supply of popular SUV doubles for 2024

    11 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Wait times for the mega-popular Toyota RAV4 Hybrid are about to tumble...Read more

    Toyota warns BYD of the dangers of "blind ambition" as the Chinese electric car brand vows to top the Australian sales chart by 2030

    8 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Toyota Australia has issued a warning to Chinese carmaker BYD over its...Read more

    It's Tundra time at last, Australia! Toyota's mega hybrid ute with 326kW and 4.5-tonne towing arrives to put the hurt on the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 as full lease costs and specification details confirmed

    8 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Toyota’s long-awaited right-hand-drive Tundra has finished its...Read more

    Yes you van: 2024 Ford Transit Custom Australian pricing, specification and launch timing confirmed for Toyota HiAce, VW Transporter rival

    7 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The 2024 Ford Transit Custom will touch down in quarter two next year,...Read more

    Wild hybrid! 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance priced for Australia, and with a four-cylinder this bonkers you won't be pining for a V8

    7 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance will land in Australia from...Read more

    "Old, superseded technology": BYD hammers Toyota hybrids as it prepares to launch its own hybrid ute and SUV to take on the HiLux and RAV4 - and the Chinese brand says it wants Toyota's number-one sales crown!

    4 December 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    BYD has fired a not-so-subtle shot at Toyota and its hybrid fleet,...Read more

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