Articles by Peter Barnwell
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Peter Barnwell
https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/peter-barnwell
Peter Barnwell is a former CarsGuide contributor and News Corp Australia Editor. During his decades of experience as an automotive expert, he has specialised in writing about performance vehicles.
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1 December 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Very few SUV or four-wheel drive owners take their vehicles off road,...Read more
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4 November 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Diesel or hybrid? Peter Barnwell looks at two frugal and affordable...Read more
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21 October 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Almost twins under the skin, the sporty hatches are poles apart on most...Read more
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16 September 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Fiat’s new roadster may look suspiciously like a Mazda MX-5 but that’s not...Read more
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9 September 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Peter Barnwell road tests and reviews the Tesla Model S 70D with specs,...Read more
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2 September 2016 by Peter Barnwell
German two-door style-meisters are about as close as you can get on...Read more
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12 August 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Peter Barnwell road tests and reviews the LDV G10 2.4 with specs, fuel...Read more
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5 August 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Peter Barnwell road tests and reviews the Hino 300 Series 616 IFS Tipper...Read more
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29 July 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Peter Barnwell road tests and reviews the BMW M2 Pure with specs, fuel...Read more
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25 July 2016 by Peter Barnwell
There was a transport job at hand that required a truck and five seats but...Read more
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15 July 2016 by Peter Barnwell
French flair meets Japanese practicality in the battle of the mini...Read more
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8 July 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Peter Barnwell road tests and reviews the Isuzu D-Max SX with specs, fuel...Read more
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6 July 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Peter Barnwell road tests and reviews the 2016 Mercedes-Benz the GLC Coupe...Read more
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1 July 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Kia's mid-life upgrade adds value and safety gear to its handy small sedan...Read more
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17 June 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Peter Barnwell road tests and reviews the Porsche Boxster 718 and 718S,...Read more
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10 June 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Peter Barnwell road tests and reviews the Audi R8 V10 and R8 V10 Plus with...Read more
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10 June 2016 by Peter Barnwell
Sluggish sales of the 3 Series Gran Turismo five-door fastback have not...Read more
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3 June 2016 by Peter Barnwell
There's plenty of depth as well in the pampering, $330K-plus Rangie pair...Read more