Articles by 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.

Kia Optima Platinum auto 2014 review

By Chris Riley · 11 Feb 2014

We turn the spotlight on the Kia Optima and ask the questions, including the biggest -- would you buy one?

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Holden Trax LTZ 2014 review

By Chris Riley · 10 Feb 2014

The Holden Trax has a good compromise between power and economy, but should you buy one?

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Maserati Quattroporte GTS 2014 review

By Chris Riley · 07 Feb 2014

Maserati's new Quattroporte is selling like hotcakes overseas. Although it looks much the same, the big four-door, four or five-seat sedan is actually new from the ground up.

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Ford Ecosport Titanium 2014 review

By Chris Riley · 04 Feb 2014

Ford's cute as a button Ecosport is a compact crossover, designed for city streets rather than off road adventures.

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Honda CR-V 2014 review

By Chris Riley · 28 Jan 2014

Honda is no longer the odd man out with the launch of a diesel version of its popular CR-V wagon.

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Holden Barina 2014 review

By Chris Riley · 23 Jan 2014

Holden has added some spice to its bargain Barina range with the addition of a turbocharged RS performance model.

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Subaru Impreza WRX RS40 2014 review

By Chris Riley · 22 Jan 2014

Yes. there's a new one in the works, but you can't keep a good special edition down especially one as attractive as this.

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Lexus GS 300h 2014 Review

By Chris Riley · 17 Jan 2014

We turn the spotlight on the Lexus GS 300h and answer all the questions, including the biggest -- would you buy one?

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Proton Exora 2014 review

By Chris Riley · 10 Jan 2014

It's Australia's cheapest people mover and you know what, it isn't half bad.

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Holden Volt 2014 review

By Chris Riley · 10 Jan 2014

So. We just got our first electricity bill since taking possession of the Volt electric car.

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