Articles by 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.

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Ford's $15,000 EV price plunge! Thousands slashed from Ford Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit electric cars and vans, should Tesla Model Y and Kia EV6 be worried?

31 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

Ford Australia has dramatically dropped its electric car pricing, the...Read more

Welcome back, Z8? Stunning V8-powered BMW concept paying homage to the brand's past icons is an 8 Series with the top lopped off, and then some!

27 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

It’s been some time since BMW revealed a bespoke halo model intended...Read more

Could this be Geely's first electric car for Australia? 2025 Geely Galaxy E5 Tesla Model Y rival detailed, but will it be followed by other models and an electric ute?

23 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

Details of a new model with global intentions from Chinese carmaker...Read more

2025 Honda Civic facelift revealed: Preview of changes that could make it to Australia for Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 rival

23 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

American Honda Motor has revealed the facelifted version of its locally...Read more

Petrol fix? Hyundai developing petrol range extender for a 900km driving range... and aiming to beat PHEVs at their own game - report

22 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

Korea’s powerhouse carmaker, the Hyundai Group, is set to dip its toes...Read more

Ford Mustang won't go electric says CEO of iconic V8 sports car... aside from the brand's electric car rival to the Tesla Model Y, the Mustang Mach-E - report

21 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

The Ford Mustang would seemingly be one of the first against the wall...Read more

Books open: 2024 Toyota GR Yaris back on the cards for order as Toyota Australia changes its delivery methods for its Hyundai i20 N, VW Polo GTI rival

21 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

Toyota Australia has reopened the order books for its most popular GR...Read more

"We need GR SUVs": Is Toyota's Gazoo Racing working on a faster Toyota RAV4, Corolla Cross or Yaris Cross? And what about a faster GR HiLux to take on the Ford Ranger Raptor?

21 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

The head of Toyota’s performance brand, Gazoo Racing (GR), says for the...Read more

"Clean-sheet design": 2025 Lamborghini Huracan replacement's new V8 engine will be a twin-turbo hybrid developed by Lambo to outperform the V10

20 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

After a Lamborghini executive spilled some beans in an interview early...Read more

Electric backflip: Mercedes-Benz bins plans to develop new platform for electric cars - report

16 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

Mercedes-Benz is adjusting its plans for future electrification, with a...Read more

Cheaper electric cars coming: Budget Chinese car brand Leapmotor and Jeep parent Stellantis to bring new EV models to Australia and take on Tesla Model Y and Kia EV6

16 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

Global car giant Stellantis is putting its power behind an upcoming...Read more

Watch out, Tesla Model Y rival! New Chinese brand Skywell bringing 2025 EVA 5 electric car to Australia

15 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

Yes, the relentless cascade of new car brands landing in Australia...Read more

New Mazda CX-5 hybrid is coming: Brand confirms next generation of mid-size SUV will be electrified, and it won't use tech from the Toyota RAV4 to battle Kia Sportage and incoming Hyundai Tucson hybrids

14 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

Mazda’s global financial results have been published along with the...Read more

Yet another Tesla Model Y and Kia EV5 rival? BYD Seal X electric car details revealed as production version of Ocean-M concept packs up to 310kW - report

13 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

BYD has unofficially pulled the covers off the production version of a...Read more

"Electrification was all the rage... it isn't anymore": Why Bugatti's new hypercar will have a massive naturally-aspirated V16 petrol engine! - report

13 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

When Rimac took over the Bugatti brand from Volkswagen, there were...Read more

Toyota says plug-in hybrid cars are set to take off in Australia soon... so why doesn't it have any on offer here?

13 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

Toyota’s perceived ‘wait and see’ approach to electrified vehicles...Read more

Volkswagen T-Roc 2024 review: 110TSI Style

12 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

For a small SUV that technically starts under the $40,000 mark, the 2024 Volkswagen T-Roc has a fair bit going for it. It’s still in its first generation, but updates have made some parts of the T-Roc feel properly up to speed. And the parts that haven’t? Well, maybe that’s not such a bad thing. We...Read more

Mazda MX-5 GT RS 2024 review: snapshot

12 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

The ND MX-5 has, in the last few years, added a GT RS variant to the top...Read more

If you can't beat them: Toyota to use BYD's plug-in hybrid tech for new models coming in the next three years - report

10 May 2024 by Chris Thompson

Toyota is taking its next steps towards electrification with plans to...Read more

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