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    Articles by Andrew Chesterton

    Andrew Chesterton
    Contributing Journalist

    Andrew Chesterton should probably hate cars. From his hail-damaged Camira that looked like it had spent a hard life parked at the end of Tiger Woods' personal driving range, to the Nissan Pulsar Reebok that shook like it was possessed by a particularly mean-spirited demon every time he dared push past 40km/h, his personal car history isn't exactly littered with gold.

    But that seemingly endless procession of rust-savaged hate machines taught him something even more important; that cars are more than a collection of nuts, bolts and petrol. They're your ticket to freedom, a way to unlock incredible experiences, rolling invitations to incredible adventures. They have soul.

    And so, somehow, the car bug still bit. And it bit hard.

    When "Chesto" started his journalism career with News Ltd's Sunday and Daily Telegraph newspapers, he covered just about everything, from business to real estate, courts to crime, before settling into state political reporting at NSW Parliament House.

    But the automotive world's siren song soon sounded again, and he begged anyone who would listen for the opportunity to write about cars. Eventually they listened, and his career since has seen him filing car news, reviews and features for TopGear, Wheels, Motor and, of course, CarsGuide, as well as many, many others.

    More than a decade later, and the car bug is yet to relinquish its toothy grip. And if you ask Chesto, he thinks it never will.

    I take it all back - the new 2025 Toyota HiLux is suddenly looking like an absolute masterstroke as utes from BYD, MG, Chery and JAC storm Australia | Opinion
    By Andrew Chesterton · 29 Jun 2025
    Ok, so it is looking like it might be time for a little mea culpa from me on the whole HiLux thing.
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    BMW M4 2025 review: CS
    By Andrew Chesterton · 26 Jun 2025
    The hardest, fastest M4 that has ever been has arrived in the shape of the M4 CS, which sheds weight, increases power and activates just about every performance add-on you can think of. In less happy news, it also ups the price significantly. So is the BMW M4 CS the best pound-for-pound performance car around? We put it to the test to find out.
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    The sneaky fines and massive penalties coming from July 1 - including a MAJOR change to speed cameras: Every new road rule change across Australia
    By Andrew Chesterton · 26 Jun 2025
    Australian drivers nation-wide face penalty increases for a string of driving offences from July 1, with the move said to be designed to lower the country's road toll – though the increased revenue will surely be a motivator, too.
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    Kia ready for war with Tasman diesel dual-cab as brand welcomes ute competition from 2026 MG U9, BYD Shark 6, Chery ute, JAC T9 and more
    By Andrew Chesterton · 22 Jun 2025
    Kia Australia concedes the ute market is more crowded and competitive than ever before, but the number of new players and products hasn't dampened its expectations for the Tasman, with the brand saying it welcomes the competition.
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    Kia Sportage GT-Line 2025 review: snapshot
    By Andrew Chesterton · 21 Jun 2025
    The GT-Line sits atop the Sportage tree, above the S, SX and SX+ grades, with the flagship grade getting the best of the comfort and safety equipment.
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    Tough, cheap 4WD incoming! 2025 Toyota LandCruiser FJ locked in for October unveil as hardcore Suzuki Jimny and mini Mitsubishi Pajero Sport rival looms: reports
    By Andrew Chesterton · 21 Jun 2025
    The long-awaited Toyota LandCruiser FJ project is reportedly about to bear fruit, with the new model – codenamed the Toyota 500D – to finally be unveiled at the Tokyo Mobility Show in October ahead of an on-sale date early next year, according to new reports.
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    Ford Ranger 2025 review: Platinum long-term | Part 1
    By Andrew Chesterton · 20 Jun 2025
    Utes are, apparently, no longer mere tools of the trade. They're increasingly lifestyle-friendly family vehicles for those who want to take advantage of the space and practicality on offer. And given Andrew 'Chesto' Chesterton's family has just grown by one, who better to put the Ford Ranger Platinum to the family test?
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    Kia Sportage SX+ 2025 review: snapshot
    By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Jun 2025
    The SX+ might be the sweet spot in the Kia Sportage range, sitting below only the flagship GT-Line and above the S and SX.
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    Would you pay this much for the Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid? Price hike for electrified Nissan Patrol Y63 and BYD Denza B5 rival revealed overseas
    By Andrew Chesterton · 18 Jun 2025
    The new Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid is shaping as the most expensive model to ever wear the badge in Australia, after confirmed international pricing provided a guide as to what we might pay in Australia.
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    Kia Sportage SX 2025 review: snapshot
    By Andrew Chesterton · 17 Jun 2025
    The SX is the second rung on the Sportage ladder, sitting above the entry-level S and below the SX+ and GT-Line.
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