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    Articles by Andrew Chesterton

    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.

    Is India the new China? Mahindra coming for everyone from Mazda to Mitsubishi in mainstream push with cut-price vehicles from 'the Detroit of India'

    6 May 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Ford's HiLux hammering continues: Ranger Australia's best-selling ute as electric car sales soar

    3 May 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The Ford Ranger remains on track to be crowned Australia's most popular...Read more

    Could this be Kia's ute? Epic EV9-inspired render makes for one mean-looking dual-cab

    30 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Kia's Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger-fighting dual-cab is edging closer...Read more

    2024 Toyota Prado: Engines, design, price, timing and everything else we know about the new Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X-rivalling off-road SUV

    28 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    It's one of Australia's oldest ‘new' cars, but the clock is finally...Read more

    How low can Tesla go? Musk rattling rivals with Model Y price drop that's flooding the market with cheaper electric cars

    28 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The Tesla Model Y has broken through another price barrier, with the...Read more

    Mahindra Scorpio 2023 review - off-road test

    26 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton
    I know, I know – Mahindra isn't at the top of your new car list. Hell, you might not have even heard of it. The Indian brand, while a giant in its home market, is better known for farming equipment than for vehicles in Australia, despite selling products like the Pikup in our market for a number of...Read more

    Ram's Rampage! New mini-1500 ute confirmed as brand finally takes aim at HiLux and Ranger

    24 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Ram has confirmed work on the mid-size ute that will take on models...Read more

    A cut-price Everest or Prado? New 2023 Mahindra Scorpio promises plenty of off-road bang for fewer bucks

    20 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The all-new Mahindra Scorpio has arrived in Australia, presenting as a...Read more

    Forget the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, the all-new Ram Dakota is going after the Kia and Hyundai dual-cab ute - and it's coming to Australia!

    16 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Ram has finally lifted the lid on its incoming Dakota mid-size ute, and...Read more

    Y63 incoming: All-new Patrol's 'technology-forward powertrain' spells the end for epic V8 - but Nissan says you'll love it!

    15 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Signs that the all-new Y63 Nissan Patrol will wave goodbye to its...Read more

    'Time to add the spice': Genesis to take on Mercedes-AMG and BMW M with powered-up Trilogy X performance models

    14 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Genesis has forecasted its performance-focused future, with the brand...Read more

    Hyundai mystery: Could new 'Galloper' trademark finally be a step towards long-awaited Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series rival?

    13 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    A mystery Hyundai trademark has surfaced in Australia, potentially...Read more

    Honda goes hard: Incoming S2000-style sports car to follow the banging Civic Type R - reports

    13 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Hot on the heels of global adulation over the (very good) Honda Civic...Read more

    You can forget a dual-cab ute, but Cupra still has something special up its sleeve...

    11 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Cupra might have rejected the idea of creating its own ute based on the...Read more

    Why you're mad if you buy a Toyota LandCruiser Prado now | Opinion

    7 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Here we go again. Like clockwork, just as soon as rumours of a new...Read more

    2023 Hyundai Kona EV specifications confirmed: Why electric hatch will be all the range in Australia

    6 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The details of the Hyundai Kona Electric have been confirmed for...Read more

    Ram finally spills on Dakota! New Toyota HiLux rival confirmed, ICE and electric powertrains

    6 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Ram has begun lifting the lid on the incoming Dakota mid-size ute, with...Read more

    Confirmed for Australia! Ram 1500 REV to lead EV charge Down Under

    6 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The Ram 1500 REV has been confirmed for Australia, with the all-...Read more

    Can Genesis take on the Lexus LX? Hyundai's tough Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series rival could spawn premium version

    4 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Hyundai’s tough ladder-frame rival for the LandCruiser 300 Series and...Read more

    "Pushing the envelope": The Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept will give the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe nightmares as brand locks in performance-focused future

    4 April 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Genesis has just revealed the vehicle that it hopes will take the fight...Read more

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