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.

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

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.

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The RAM TRX could be revealed as early as June ahead of a September...Read more

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Articles by Andrew Chesterton

Andrew Chesterton

Contributing Journalist

Rumours of Kia Stinger's retirement blasted as "ridiculous fake news", facelift set for July

Ford Ranger Raptor V8 now "unlikely" to happen: Bad news for high-performance ute fans with fire-breathing dual-cab looking shaky

Japan's cut-price performance car comeback! How the new Subaru WRX STI, Nissan 400Z, Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ will make 2021 feel like the 1990s

New Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ coming in November 2021 - reports

Nissan 400Z less than 12 months away: New twin-turbocharged screamer to get 224kW little brother - reports

Subaru WRX STI coming in October 2021! New 298kW lightweight weapon readying for launch - reports

Nissan Pathfinder 2021: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado rival to finally ditch CVT with new engine and nine-speed automatic - reports

Nissan's top-secret Ranger Raptor rival? New Nismo ute leaked

New Ram 1500 TRX 2021 set for September: The 527kW mega ute that makes Ford Ranger Raptor look soft is coming

New Mazda BT-50 still on track for 2020 launch? Early mark for Toyota HiLux rival still in works as Thai factories reopen

Toyota Land Cruiser fire risk: 23,000 70 Series off-roaders recalled over DPF issue

New Toyota Kluger 2021 to get electric power: Hybrid 2.5-litre engine to join petrol V6 in Australia

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to miss out on more grunt: New HiLux engine upgrade won't make it to off-road SUV

New Land Rover Defender with booming V8 coming to rattle the Mercedes-AMG G63 - reports

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Articles by Andrew Chesterton

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Contributing Journalist

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