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Articles by Chris Riley

Chris Riley

Chris Riley

Contributing Journalist

Chris Riley is an automotive expert with decades of experience. He formerly contributed to CarsGuide via News Corp Australia.

Hyundai sticks with the people-mover formula of practicality and...Read more
Mitsubishi changes the name but not the intent with version three of its...Read more
The fourth-generation hybrid sheds weight and points to a new breed of clean powertrains. Toyota's new Prius uses amazingly little fuel, which is probably no surprise. But the real story is the all-new platform it rides on — one that in future can accommodate a new breed of engines. These engines,...Read more
You can't argue with the figures. Volkswagen's new Passat Alltrack is a...Read more
Excess. The term can apply to eating, drinking, smoking and of course...Read more
Excess. The term can apply to eating, drinking, smoking and of course...Read more
Talk about aggressive marketing. Kia has already knocked a 'grand' off the...Read more
You won't tread lightly in the favoured mover of the float and boat...Read more

For years Toyota's HiLux has ruled the worksite and the camping ground...Read more

Lexus is going after younger buyers with a cheaper version of its RC coupe...Read more

Peugeot reckons it has trimmed the starting price for its new 308 GTi...Read more

Mini-SUVs are the new must-have fashion accessory. Chris Riley splits...Read more

VW's elevated wagon with AWD has the go to match its glamour. Once they...Read more

In the beginning, cars stood tall. The same high driving position draws...Read more

Talk about choice. You can buy six versions of Audi’s A3 Sportback , with...Read more
Changes to this popular softroader are mostly skin-deep. It’s easy for an...Read more
Jaguar's new XF sedan is leaner, fitter and packs more of a punch. And it...Read more

The rush to get one of Land Rover's last Defenders has reached frenzied...Read more

Soccer mums can sleep easy — the team will get to the game in one piece in...Read more

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