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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.

    Toyota HiLux electric car is happening next year according to executive, so is there a rival to the hybrid Ford Ranger or electric Isuzu D-Max utes? - report

    28 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz ute updated with tougher looking XRT variant and more tech to take on Ford Ranger's smaller Maverick sibling

    28 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    The Hyundai Santa Cruz, a small ute built for the American market, has...Read more

    Unprecedented new RooBadge kangaroo deterrent co-developed by Volkswagen Australia begins real-world trial to reduce country road collisions

    28 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    A real-world trial is set to begin testing a kangaroo deterrent...Read more

    Toyota C-HR GR Sport 2024 review: snapshot

    27 March 2024 by Chris Thompson
    Top of the Toyota C-HR range is the GR Sport, which starts from $54,990...Read more

    2024 Toyota Yaris Cross updated with pricing and features confirmed for light SUV rival to Mazda CX-3, Hyundai Venue and Kia Stonic

    27 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Toyota Australia has confirmed pricing for the updated Yaris Cross...Read more

    G'd up: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4WD updated with mild-hybrid AMG G63 engine, design tweaks and upgraded tech

    27 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    The 2025 update for the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been revealed...Read more

    New Vehicle Efficiency Standard softened for utes and light-commercial vehicles, changes welcomed by industry and environmental groups

    26 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    The Federal Government has announced changes to its preferred model for...Read more

    Toyota C-HR Koba 2024 review: snapshot

    25 March 2024 by Chris Thompson
    The Toyota C-HR Koba, at $49,990, has heated sports seats with synthetic...Read more

    Cupra going big: Spanish brand's line-up set to expand with more electric cars for Australia, coinciding with confirmation of brand's launch in USA

    25 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Cupra's next few years have been outlined and previewed during the...Read more

    Toyota LandCruiser and HiLux "one hundred per cent" staying due to demand, but the costs could be passed to the customer - Toyota Australia executive

    24 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    The proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), set to take effect...Read more

    Toyota C-HR GXL 2024 review: snapshot

    23 March 2024 by Chris Thompson
    Starting from $42,990 plus on-road costs, the C-HR GXL comes with a 12.3-...Read more

    Club Spec is back! 2024 Subaru WRX adds iconic model to line-up in limited numbers, with range pricing and specs updated

    22 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    A 1990s Subaru favourite is back to lead the 2024 WRX range as pricing...Read more

    Toyota C-HR 2024 review

    21 March 2024 by Chris Thompson
    According to the chief engineer for the Toyota C-HR, a second generation was never guaranteed for this uncharacteristically (for Toyota) design-led small SUV. After the Corolla Cross came into existence, the top brass didn’t think the brand needed two similarly sized models in the line-up. So, why...Read more

    Mazda's Tesla Model 3 rival? Next Mazda 6 to go electric but be built on Chinese EV platform: reports

    20 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Mazda could be about to shift from being seen as an electric car...Read more

    2024 Toyota HiLux pricing and features confirmed: Mild-hybrid-style 'V-Active' tech lands along with other spec changes for Isuzu D-Max, Ford Ranger rival

    20 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Toyota Australia has confirmed pricing and a new name for its 48-volt-...Read more

    2025 Audi Q6 e-tron electric car revealed as Porsche Macan sibling, but when will it come to Australia to take on Mercedes-Benz EQC and Lexus RZ?

    19 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Audi has unveiled its newest mid-size electric SUV, the Q6 e-tron,...Read more

    Honda and Nissan team up on electric cars to tackle rising costs... and growing Chinese rivals

    18 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding to work...Read more

    Hybrid-only! Toyota Corolla, Yaris and Yaris Cross to ditch petrol, so say goodbye to the sub-$30K Toyota passenger car

    14 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Toyota is saying goodbye to its cheapest passenger variants as it...Read more

    Jacked up! Updated 2024 Audi A3 headlined by Allstreet crossover to help fill the void left by Q2 small SUV

    12 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Audi has revealed the updated A3 hatchback and sedan, along with a new...Read more

    Is 'vegan leather' greenwashing or is it better for the environment? Why brands like Polestar and BMW are changing the way they do leather - real and fake

    11 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

    Environmentally conscious materials for cars are becoming a key selling...Read more

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