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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.

    2020-2021 Chrysler 300 recalled for being too loud! Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon rival may fall foul of Australian law due to excessive noise levels

    21 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    2022 Peugeot 508, 2008, 3008 and 5008 price and features: Increased cost for Mazda 6, Volkswagen T-Roc, Ford Escape and Skoda Kodiaq rivals for MY22

    20 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Peugeot Australia has updated its range of passenger vehicles for MY22...Read more

    2022 Peugeot Partner, Expert and Boxer price and features: France's updated vans take aim at new Volkswagen Caddy, Transporter and Crafter

    20 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Peugeot Australia has updated its light commercial vehicle (LCV) range...Read more

    Porsche 718 Boxster 2022 review: 25 Years

    20 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard
    In 1996, the original Scream film was released in cinemas, the Chicago...Read more

    2022 Honda Civic hybrid an unexpected petrol-electric powerhouse? New Toyota Corolla Hybrid rival to feature potent electrified 2.0-litre engine: report

    20 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    According to a new report, Honda will shake up the small-car segment...Read more

    What pandemic? Luxury and super-sports car brands like Bugatti, Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini set global sales records in challenging 2021 conditions

    20 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    We all thought 2020 was tough until 2021 reared its ugly head, taking...Read more

    2022 Porsche 911 price and features: Audi R8 and Mercedes-AMG GT-rivalling Targa 4 GTS gets Edition 50Y Porsche Design special to mark big anniversary

    19 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Porsche has expanded its 992-series 911 sports-car range once again,...Read more

    Second price drop alert! 2022 Volkswagen Golf R feature change prompts another rare cost decrease for new Audi S3, Mercedes-AMG A35 and BMW M135i rival

    19 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Ahead of its launch in April, Volkswagen Australia has lowered the new...Read more

    Wildest 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series yet? New LC300 4x4 gets seriously sporty body kit from M'z Speed to punish Nissan Patrol Nismo

    18 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Have you taken delivery of are you waiting for your new Toyota...Read more

    2023 Kia Niro detailed: Hybrid confirmed with plug-in hybrid and electric car to come for safer Toyota C-HR Hybrid, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and MG ZS EV rival

    17 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Kia has detailed the second-generation Niro small SUV, which is due in...Read more

    Can electric cars cross the Nullabor? 2022 Polestar 2 just did with Biofil EV fast chargers powered by 'chip fat'

    17 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Polestar Australia and a retired engineer have gone out of their way to...Read more

    2022 Porsche Cayenne price and features: New Platinum Edition takes BMW X5 and X6, and Mercedes-Benz GLE wagon and coupe rival to next level

    17 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Porsche Australia has added a new Platinum Edition grade to its already...Read more

    Move over, Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon! New Highway Patrol cop car confirmed as WA Police adds 2022 Skoda Superb wagon to force

    17 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Western Australians have a new Highway Patrol cop car to be on the...Read more

    Top 100 new cars sold in Australia in 2021: From Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger to Mitsubishi's Pajero and Mirage

    15 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    2021 was a year to remember – or forget – for all of us, but it was...Read more

    The hottest Toyota hatch yet! 2022 Toyota GRMN Yaris puts frighteners on new Subaru WRX with unrelenting track focus - but will it come to Australia?

    14 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Toyota’s emerging GR performance sub-brand has fired another huge shot...Read more

    2023 Cupra Born electric car draws closer to Australian launch! Spain's new Hyundai Ioniq and Nissan Leaf EV rival arrives for local testing before release

    14 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    The Australian launch of Volkswagen Group’s new Spanish brand, Cupra,...Read more

    2022 Haval Jolion price and features: Increased cost confirmed - again - for new MG ZS, Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Kona and Subaru XV rival

    13 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    It might have only launched eight months ago, but Haval Australia has...Read more

    2022 GWM Ute price and features: Great Wall Cannon fires another cost increase in battle with Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton

    13 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Great Wall Motors (GWM) Australia has increased the pricing of the GWM...Read more

    2022 Haval H6 price and features: Limited-edition Vanta flagship joins Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi Outlander rival's more expensive range

    12 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Haval Australia has tweaked its second-generation H6 mid-size SUV for...Read more

    SsangYong saga officially over! EV specialist succeeds Mahindra as new owner of Korea's other automotive brand, with electric cars set to be its sole focus

    12 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    SsangYong finally has a new owner, with Korea’s number-three automotive...Read more

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