Articles by Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson
Senior Journalist

Racing video games, car-spotting on road trips, and helping wash the family VL Calais Turbo as a kid were all early indicators that an interest in cars would stay present in Chris’ life, but loading up his 1990 VW Golf GTI Mk2 and moving from hometown Brisbane to work in automotive publishing in Melbourne ensured cars would be a constant.

With a few years as MOTOR Magazine’s first digital journalist under his belt, followed by a stint as a staff journalist for Wheels Magazine, Chris’ career already speaks to a passion for anything with four wheels, especially the 1989 Mazda MX-5 he currently owns.

From spending entire weeks dissecting the dynamic abilities of sports cars to weighing up the practical options for car buyers from all walks of life, Chris’ love for writing and talking about cars means if you’ve got a motoring question, he can give you an answer.

Will your next Nissan or Mitsubishi electric car be built in Taiwan? How an iPhone manufacturer might help build a Japanese Tesla rival after failed Honda merger talks
By Chris Thompson · 21 Mar 2025
In the weeks since Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi ended talks to merge the three car brands into one conglomerate, a new player has entered the conversation.
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Popular affordable electric car replacement confirmed! This is the next-generation MG4 to go into battle against the Tesla Model 3, BYD Dolphin, and GWM Ora
By Chris Thompson · 21 Mar 2025
MG has confirmed the name and design of the next-generation MG4, shortly after it was leaked via government documents.
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MG's EV mystery: Next-gen MG4 electric car revealed in China as Chinese affordable electric car battle heats up with BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora
By Chris Thompson · 20 Mar 2025
A new electric car from MG has been revealed via a Chinese government regulator, but just what the car is could be up for debate.
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Not electric yet! 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio to live on with hybrid twist as Italian automaker re-boots its range against BMW, Mercedes, and Audi
By Chris Thompson · 19 Mar 2025
Alfa Romeo confirms a new-generation Giulia and Stelvio on shared Stellantis platform.
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The most advanced Nissan you'll never drive? 2025 Nissan N7 launches in China as Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal rivalling electric sedan
By Chris Thompson · 19 Mar 2025
Nissan has launched its answer to something like a Tesla Model S - but here's why it won't arrive in Australia.
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Audi's big range refresh gets price-tags, but will new versions of old favourites help it be number one in 2025 against BMW and Mercedes?
By Chris Thompson · 19 Mar 2025
Audi's refreshed range gets price-tags ahead of full details later this year.
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Toyota's bang-for-bucks champ: New Toyota GR Corolla to continue brand's boring to bonkers revolution... with Supra power? - reports
By Chris Thompson · 17 Mar 2025
The reveal of the next Toyota Corolla approaches, with the world’s most popular car expected to enter a new generation next year.
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Why is Toyota Australia getting into the Supercars series? It turns out, the reason isn't to win
By Chris Thompson · 16 Mar 2025
Toyota’s jumping into Australia’s most iconic motorsport series — Supercars.
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