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    Articles by Chris Thompson

    Chris Thompson

    Chris Thompson

    Journalist

    Racing video games, car-spotting on road trips, and helping wash the family VL Calais Turbo as a kid were all early indicators that an interest in cars would stay present in Chris’ life, but loading up his 1990 VW Golf GTI Mk2 and moving from hometown Brisbane to work in automotive publishing in Melbourne ensured cars would be a constant.

    With a few years as MOTOR Magazine’s first digital journalist under his belt, followed by a stint as a staff journalist for Wheels Magazine, Chris’ career already speaks to a passion for anything with four wheels, especially the 1989 Mazda MX-5 he currently owns.

    From spending entire weeks dissecting the dynamic abilities of sports cars to weighing up the practical options for car buyers from all walks of life, Chris’ love for writing and talking about cars means if you’ve got a motoring question, he can give you an answer.

    Spotted! 2025 MG Cyberster electric car testing in Australia ahead of local launch this year, getting ready to fend off Porsche Boxster EV?

    23 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    "I don't go to bed at night wanting a smaller LandCruiser": Rumoured Toyota LandCruiser FJ not on local arm's radar, says Toyota Australia VP

    22 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Reports of a smaller variant of LandCruiser is under development in...Read more

    "We had no doubt": Toyota Tundra ute all but locked in for Australian release once trial ends, so how has the brand's Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado rival been received?

    20 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    By now, you might have seen some Toyota Tundras on the road, but you...Read more

    Mazda CX-30 2024 review: G25 GT SP long-term | Part 3

    18 April 2024 by Chris Thompson
    Not to spoil anything, but it turned out to be quite difficult to say goodbye to the CX-30. I’m finishing writing this having returned the sleek small SUV to its owner, Mazda Australia, and it might have become my new benchmark for balancing price, style, driveability and practicality. In previous...Read more

    The end is nigh for petrol-powered 2024 Porsche Macan, Cayman and Boxster: Porsche Australia sets date to close order books for three models

    18 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Porsche Australia has set the date it will close the order books for...Read more

    More driving range for updated 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB electric cars, but line-up is slimmed for BMW iX1 rivals

    18 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed pricing and a revised line-up for...Read more

    Updated 2024 Kia Carnival pricing for Australia revealed in reports, soon-to-launch LDV Mifa and Hyundai Staria rival set for price jump

    17 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Pricing for the upcoming updated version of the Kia Carnival has been...Read more

    China's Hummer-rivalling electric SUV launches in Europe as Dongfeng MHero 1, looks ready to be the next Batmobile

    16 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Much like Australia, an influx of Chinese brands is shaking up the...Read more

    Turbo time: 2025 Kia Stonic gets powertrain updates as the light SUV battles top sellers like the Mazda CX-3 and Toyota Yaris Cross

    16 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    The stop-sale on the 1.4-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated...Read more

    Not so green: Plug-in hybrid emissions more than three times higher than claimed - report

    15 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    A report from the European Union’s First Commission has confirmed what...Read more

    "I didn't realise it runs like our assembly plants": Global Chevy boss surprised by the depth of Australian Chevrolet Silverado remanufacturing process

    14 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    The proliferation of American-sized utes in Australia has resulted in...Read more

    2024 Mitsubishi Triton is the first ute to be tested under new criteria by ANCAP before rivals like Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

    12 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    The Mitsubishi Triton has become the first dual-cab ute to be tested...Read more

    2025 Mazda CX-80 to be revealed within days, already confirmed for Australia with teaser photo

    11 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    The fourth part of Mazda’s Large Architecture platform quartet will be...Read more

    How safe is the new 2024 Toyota C-HR? ANCAP ratings show new hybrid small SUV scores highly against new criteria.

    11 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    The new 2024 Toyota C-HR is the 11th car tested against the new 2023-...Read more

    The Holden Colorado we could have had: 2025 Chevrolet S10 is the updated ute we could have had to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

    10 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    The Brazilian-built cousin to the Holden Colorado, the Chevrolet S10,...Read more

    Chery's new electric car is coming for the Defender, Suzuki Jimny and even the Toyota FJ - this is the Chery iCar V23 SUV

    10 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    A joint development between Chinese car brand Chery and tech company...Read more

    Kia ramps up electric car and hybrid plans, aims for 15 models on sale including EV2, EV3, EV4 and EV5 within three years and 1.6 million sales globally in 2030

    9 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Kia will have 15 electric cars in its line-up and a target of 1.6...Read more

    2025 Audi S3 hatchback and sedan updated with more power and performance tech to take on Mercedes-Benz A-Class and BMW 1 and 2 Series

    9 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Following the updated Audi A3 and the introduction of its AllStreet...Read more

    2025 Renault Captur revealed, confirmed for Australian launch within a year to take on Mazda CX-3, Kia Stonic and VW T-Cross

    8 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Renault has revealed a major styling update for the smallest SUV it...Read more

    "There always will be comments about Holden": Chevrolet and GMSV bosses on how General Motors fits into a post-Holden Australia

    6 April 2024 by Chris Thompson

    It’s been more than four years since February 2020 when Holden...Read more

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