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.

Lexus ES 2014 review

By Chris Riley · 08 Nov 2013

The cut-price Lexus ES sedan has made a return, although it is no longer the entry model that it used to be.

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Kia Rio SLi 2013 Review

By Chris Riley · 07 Nov 2013

Kia's smallest and cheapest hatch. But don't be fooled because the Rio is a substantial and some might say desirable little car these days.

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Subaru Outback diesel auto 2013 review: long term 2

By Chris Riley · 06 Nov 2013

Subaru has gone 'back to the future' with some running changes for its perennial Outback wagon.

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Lexus IS350 2011 Review

By Chris Riley · 24 Oct 2013

We turn the spotlight on the car world's newest and brightest stars and ask the big questions, including the most important -- would you buy one?

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Mitsubishi Lancer 2013 Evolution MR SST review

By Chris Riley · 21 Oct 2013

Mitsubish's Evo needs no introduction. A long time favourite with boy racers, there won't be too many boys that can afford the $65,000 price tag that comes with the top of the line MR SST model.

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Kia Cerato Koup Turbo 2013 Review

By Chris Riley · 16 Oct 2013

It's nice when a car company responds to feedback. Kia's Cerato Koup has always been a good looking thing but has needed some go to justify the show.

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Subaru Forester 2.5 auto 2013 review

By Chris Riley · 16 Oct 2013

The Forester is a long time favourite with Aussie motorists. But it's a very different car than it used to be, more of an SUV than a jacked-up wagon.

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Peugeot 2008 2013 review: snapshot

By Chris Riley · 10 Oct 2013

It's not rocket science. If you want people to buy your car, it needs to look good, go well and carry a price that's hard to go past.

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Lexus LX570 2013 Review

By Chris Riley · 09 Oct 2013

I go weak at the knees just thinking about big 4WDs with V8 engines.

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Citroen C4 Aircross 2014 review

By Chris Riley · 03 Oct 2013

The Aircross is one of a trio of small soft roaders that spin off the same Mitsubishi-based platform.

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