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    Articles by Justin Hilliard

    Justin Hilliard

    Justin Hilliard

    Head of Editorial

    Justin’s dad chose to miss his birth because he wanted to watch Peter Brock hopefully win Bathurst, so it figures Justin grew up to have a car obsession, too – and don’t worry, his dad did turn up in time after some stern words from his mum.

    That said, despite loving cars and writing, Justin chose to pursue career paths that didn’t lend themselves to automotive journalism, before eventually ending up working as a computer technician. But that car itch just couldn’t be scratched by his chipped Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7), so he finally decided to give into the inevitable and study a Master of Journalism at the same time.

    And even with the long odds, Justin was lucky enough to land a full-time job as a motoring journalist soon after graduating and the rest, as they say, is history. These days, Justin happily finds himself working at CarsGuide during the biggest period of change yet for the automotive industry, which is perhaps the most exciting part of all.

    In case you’re wondering, Justin begrudgingly sold the Golf R (sans chip) and still has plans to buy his dream car, an E46 BMW M3 coupe (manual, of course), but he is in desperate need of a second car space – or maybe a third.

    2022 Mazda CX-5 powers past Toyota RAV4 in 2022 sales race! RAV4 also finishes behind Subaru Forester in January as steady supply gives CX-5 serious momentum

    4 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Price crunch! 2022 Mazda 2, 3, 6, CX-3, CX-30, CX-9 and MX-5 join other models caught up in recent wave of cost increases

    3 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Add Mazda to the list of brands that have recently increased the...Read more

    Price rises continue! 2022 Hyundai Venue, Kona, Tucson, Palisade, i30 and Sonata the latest models to increase in cost amid industry-wide crunch

    2 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Hyundai Australia has followed a recent industry trend and increased...Read more

    2022 Mazda BT-50 price and features: Isuzu D-Max twin and Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival increases in cost after recent arrival of first update

    2 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Mazda Australia has increased the pricing of the recently updated BT-50...Read more

    Up and up! 2022 MG 3, ZS, ZST and HS price rises confirmed - but another round coming soon for Kia Rio, Mitsubishi ASX, Hyundai Kona and Toyota RAV4 rivals

    2 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    MG Australia has just increased the pricing of several 2021-built...Read more

    Porsche 911 2022 review: Turbo Cabriolet

    1 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard
    If you’re prepared to spend more than half-a-million dollars to get a new...Read more

    SsangYong's Prado predator spied undisguised! 2022 SsangYong J100 electric SUV targets Toyota LandCruiser Prado with rugged design - with ute version to follow

    1 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    SsangYong’s future may have only just been secured by a new owner, but...Read more

    2022 GWM Ute draws even closer to Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton! Increased price but same features for Great Wall Cannon

    1 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    For the fifth time since its release in late 2020, Great Wall Motors (...Read more

    Can't be bothered waiting up to four years for a new LC300? Transform your old Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series into one instead!

    31 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Depending on where in the world you live, the delivery wait time for a...Read more

    2023 Ford Ranger Raptor takes shape! Huge twin-turbo petrol V6 power set for new Toyota HiLux Rugged X and Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior rattler

    31 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Next month, Ford will reveal the crown jewel in its next-generation...Read more

    Toyota Corolla Hybrid safe for now! Tesla's shocking update on its $25,000 small electric car that promises to bring full autonomy to the masses

    28 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Keen to buy a new all-electric vehicle (EV) but keep finding even the...Read more

    Cost-cutter! 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R lowers price to become even more affordable Audi SQ5, BMW X3 M40i and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 rival in Australia

    27 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    It might not arrive in showrooms until later in the second quarter of...Read more

    Kia Australia price rises alert! 2022 Kia Seltos, Cerato, Carnival, Stinger, Sorento, Picanto, Stonic and Rio all increase in cost for new year

    27 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Kia Australia has increased pricing for all its models bar two for the...Read more

    Why 2022 Mazda CX-5 is well positioned to narrow gap and truly challenge Toyota RAV4 for title of Australia's best-selling SUV this year

    27 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    It’s a tale as old as time: the Mazda CX-5 duking it out with the...Read more

    Should Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux be worried? Best look yet at 2023 Tesla Cybertruck shows big changes have been made to get electric ute launch ready

    25 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    A near-production version of the divisive Tesla Cybertruck was spied...Read more

    2023 Toyota LandCruiser Prado won't be a new model! Another facelift coming instead for LC300's 13-year-old baby brother: report

    24 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Have you been waiting for the fifth-generation Toyota LandCruiser Prado...Read more

    2023 Honda Civic Type R might get automatic transmission option! New Hyundai i30 N, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST rival to offer two pedals: report

    24 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    According to a new report, Honda could be planning a big surprise with...Read more

    2022 Ford Ranger specs detailed: The engines, transmissions, body configurations and features coming to the Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton rival

    23 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    The next-generation Ford Ranger ute is entering Australian showrooms...Read more

    2023 Range Rover Evoque price and features: PHEV leads Land Rover's new line-up of plug-in hybrid electric cars - Range Rover, Defender and Velar included

    21 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Land Rover Australia has announced a new line-up of plug-in hybrids (...Read more

    2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class dual-cab ute revealed! AMG G 63 gets wild Brabus 800 Adventure XLP Superblack makeover with huge power to outmuscle Ram 1500 TRX

    21 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Renowned German tuner Brabus has revealed its latest take on the...Read more

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