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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27 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

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24 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

The clock is counting down to the official unveiling of the 2024...Read more

"We're above": Why Kia thinks the EV9 and EV6 have the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y beat in Australia as electric vehicle wars heat up

23 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Kia Australia says there are several key areas its vehicles are "above...Read more

The best Chinese electric vehicle yet? 2023 BYD Seal arrives in Australia to take on Tesla Model 3 Performance as countdown to launch continues

22 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Chinese brand BYD's mission to take on Tesla is about to step up a gear...Read more

"We're not mucking around": Why the Kia Tasman will be Australia's benchmark diesel dual-cab ute as Korean brand looks to topple the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

20 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Kia says its long-awaited ute will be Australia's benchmark diesel dual...Read more

Australia's best-looking SUV? 2024 Mazda CX-80 looks sleek and stylish in new renders as it looks to fill premium gap between CX-60 and CX-90

18 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

The new Mazda CX-80 will be revealed next month, according to new...Read more

"That's our aspiration": Why Mahindra's all-new cut-price ute has its sights on the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

18 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Mahindra has made no bones about just where it expects its new ute to...Read more

'Better than a LandCruiser or Patrol': 2024 Kia EV9 local ride and handling program complete as brand wades through 7000 expressions of interest for mega-popular electric SUV

16 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

A seven-month ride-and-handling program for the Kia EV9 has now been...Read more

Kia's electric vehicle floodgates open: 2024 Kia EV6 wait times slashed as Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Model Y rival's production finally ramps up

15 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Kia Australia has unlocked extra production of the popular EV6 electric...Read more

Forget the 2024 Land Cruiser 70 Series, this is the tough-as-nails Toyota ute we really want!

14 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Toyota has been on a LandCruiser rampage of late, unveiling the new...Read more

Supersize me! Forget the Rampage, our 2024 Ram Dakota to be bigger and brawnier to take on the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux - reports

13 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

The Ram Dakota is expected to be bigger, tougher and more capable than...Read more

Hotting up for HiLux! Toyota's all-new diesel dual-cab to beat game-changing Kia Tasman to market - reports

11 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

The all-new Toyota HiLux will now launch in 2024 in the face of new or...Read more

Too late! Nissan Z Nismo sells out within an hour as muscled-up Toyota GR Supra GTS rival flies online

10 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

If you were biding your time to put an order in for a Nissan Z Nismo,...Read more

BMW M2 2024 review

7 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

I think auto journalists are supposed to see vehicles a bit like parents...Read more

Toyota is taking the absolute Prado with Australia's hand-me-down LandCruiser engine | Opinion

6 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

It's not like Toyota to make mistakes when it comes to new model roll-...Read more

Are you too late for a V8? 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series order books to reopen for new four-cylinder diesel, but will stay firmly shut for any new eight-cylinder orders

2 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Toyota has confirmed a "significantly upgraded" LandCruiser 70 Series...Read more

Australian details confirmed for 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado: Popular diesel lives on, but we miss out on mega hybrid powertrain!

2 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Toyota has whipped the covers off the long-awaited 2024 LandCruiser...Read more

Hybrid hero! Thumping 630Nm i-FORCE MAX hybrid confirmed for 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado as all-new off-road SUV leaks before launch

2 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

UPDATE: The...Read more

Diesel lives! All-new 2024 Toyota HiLux ute to score TWO diesel engine options and look like a LandCruiser to help hold off the Ford Ranger and Kia Tasman | reports

1 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Rumours of the demise of diesel appear to have been exaggerated, with...Read more

BMW M3 2023 review: Touring

1 August 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

There’s no point waxing too lyrical here, because the facts surrounding the M3 Touring are more than exciting enough. It’s a (kind of) family friendly wagon with oodles of space and practicality. It’s also an unhinged performance weapon with a thumping 3.0-litre twin-turbo-petrol inline six-...Read more

Articles by Andrew Chesterton

Andrew Chesterton

Contributing Journalist

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